Category: May 2023

ANCHORAGE, AK – A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles (241 kilometers) of frozen Bering Sea ice that included being bitten by a seal or polar bear before he was safely returned to his home in Alaska. Continue reading “Watch: Dog reunited with owners after 150-mile Alaskan sea-ice odyssey”

LLANO COUNTY, TX – Many Americans struggle with mental health conditions that sometimes can go unnoticed or untreated and in rural America getting help can be a challenge. Continue reading “Mental Health Awareness: Meet Luna! Llano County’s new therapy dog”

Norfolk, VA – The first-in-class carrier Gerald R. Ford deployed this week with a first-of-kind asset for its sailors: a therapy dog. Continue reading “A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the therapy dog”

JEFFERSON COUNTY, TX  – A K9 Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is hanging up his harness after four-and-a-half years.  Continue reading “‘He is one of a kind’ : Jefferson County K9 Deputy Chucky retires due to health complications”

TIMONIUM, Md. — A therapy dogs organization whose mission is to help loved ones heal will be part of this year’s Fallen Heroes Day ceremony. Continue reading “Fallen Heroes Day ceremony will feature special furry guest”

IOWA CITY, IA – A three-legged dog is back home safe with his owners after 246 days on the run in Iowa City. Continue reading “3-legged dog missing for 246 days in Iowa City back home safely”

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attendees of both the human and K-9 variety from across the country gathered in Little Rock this weekend for the American Working Dog Championship. Continue reading “American Working Dog Championships held in Little Rock”

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Animal Shelters across the state of North Carolina are already overcrowded. Continue reading “Rescue dogs land at Piedmont Triad International Airport to help empty Triad pet shelters”

Milford, NH – Firefighters in New Hampshire came to the rescue of a curious dog who stuck her head into a hole in a tree and ended up stuck. Continue reading “New Hampshire firefighters free dog with head stuck in tree”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Leo is a 14-week-old golden retriever, and is the latest addition to the Sioux Falls Police Force, serving as a therapy dog. Continue reading “Meet Leo! The newest member of the Sioux Falls Police Department”