LANSING, Mich. – One of the newest members of the team at Ingham County’s 911 dispatch center has quickly become one of the most valuable – and she doesn’t even know how to answer a call. Continue reading “Meet Jessie: The therapy dog who helps Ingham County dispatchers in times of crisis”
Category: 2023
San Joaquin Kennel Club holds 136th annual dog show
Lodi, CA – Every dog has its day, but this weekend more than 750 dogs representing 129 different breeds got to strut their stuff at the San Joaquin Kennel Club’s 136th annual All-Breed Dog Show held at the Grape Festival grounds in Lodi. Continue reading “San Joaquin Kennel Club holds 136th annual dog show”
ROAD TO RECOVERY: Puppy found severely injured, abandoned on East Texas highway
TYLER, Tex. – The East Texas community has always had a heart for animals. Unfortunately, sometimes our beloved furry friends are not well cared for by owners who choose to abuse or neglect their pets. Continue reading “ROAD TO RECOVERY: Puppy found severely injured, abandoned on East Texas highway”
Tufts Medical Center adds second comfort dog due to high demand
BOSTON, MA – When it comes to comfort dogs, eight paws are better than four at Tufts Medical Center. Continue reading “Tufts Medical Center adds second comfort dog due to high demand”
Dog secures longest tongue record with licker longer than a soda can
Metairie, LA – Adorable Zoey will give you a big old kiss when you meet – but it’ll be a slobbery one thanks to her record-breaking tongue! Continue reading “Dog secures longest tongue record with licker longer than a soda can”
SF community helps reunite owner with stolen dog found near Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco community came up big this week for a man whose dog was stolen near Lake Merced. Continue reading “SF community helps reunite owner with stolen dog found near Golden Gate Bridge”
K-9 helps find missing therapy dog in Rhode Island woods
SCITUATE, R.I. – A beloved beagle and former Smithfield High School therapy dog is now back with his owner after spending days lost in the woods. Continue reading “K-9 helps find missing therapy dog in Rhode Island woods”
Beloved Las Vegas rescue pup, Benny the ice-skating dog, dies at age 12
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – An ice-skating, Las Vegas rescue dog who captured the hearts of everyone he skated near has died at the age of 12. Continue reading “Beloved Las Vegas rescue pup, Benny the ice-skating dog, dies at age 12”
Therapy dogs encourage NYC elementary school students to read with adorable program
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Students at an elementary school in Manhattan are discovering the joy of reading, along with some very special friends. Continue reading “Therapy dogs encourage NYC elementary school students to read with adorable program”
Delaware to Name ‘Rescue Dogs’ as Official State Dog
Wilmington, DE – Instead of picking a specific breed, the State of Delaware is set to name animals who work as rescue dogs as its official dog. Continue reading “Delaware to Name ‘Rescue Dogs’ as Official State Dog”
