Category: February 2024

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A therapy dog is stealing hearts at Parkview Heart Institute, where he’s now a permanent source of smiles and comfort for patients and staff alike. Continue reading “WATCH: Man’s best friend comforts patients and staff at Parkview Heart Institute”

MASON, Mich. – A former Mason police officer is going to reunite with his K-9 companion. Continue reading “Tamarack the service dog to be reunited with handler in Mason”

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A suspected dog-fighting ring was busted in Monmouth County, and now officials are sharing how the dogs are doing and what will happen next to them following their horrific ordeal. Continue reading “Eight injured dogs rescued from suspected dog-fighting ring in NJ town”

WALTHAM, Mass. – A Massachusetts rescue dog known as “Big Man” is set to participate in the 20th edition of the Puppy Bowl this Sunday, as NewsCenter 5 first reported. Continue reading “Massachusetts ‘Big Man’ to take part in Puppy Bowl 2024”

PRYOR, Okla. – Pryor Public Schools is sending two of their therapy dogs to a national conference in Georgia to show other schools how they help children and their mental health. Continue reading “Therapy Dogs At Pryor Schools Receive National Recognition”

Houston, TX -Tens of thousands of shipping containers move through the Port of Houston. So members of the U.S. Coast Guard say it’s a miracle they found Connie in one of them. Continue reading “‘Connie’ the Houston shipping container dog is headed to Maryland for adoption”

Georgetown, CO – At Loveland Ski Area in Colorado last week, a rescue dog reached an important milestone: their first helicopter ride! Continue reading “Colorado Avalanche Rescue Dog Takes First Helicopter Ride”

GOLDEN, Colo. — Heavy snow didn’t stop hundreds of golden retrievers from filling downtown Golden Saturday, for “Goldens in Golden.” Continue reading “Hundreds of golden retrievers meet up in Colorado despite snow”

MEHERRIN, Va. – While next Sunday may be all about the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, there’s another team Central Virginians may want to root for. Continue reading “Why this ‘perfect’ pup will represent rural Virginia shelter in Puppy Bowl”

Hoboken, N.J. – The cutest stowaway is finally back where they belong after a little dog’s day out! Continue reading “Dog reunited with owner after hitching ride on NJ Transit train”