CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – There’s a new member at the Champaign County Child Advocacy Center, who’s bringing his canine smile into his new role. Continue reading “A Goldendoodle is the newest staff member at Champaign County Child Advocacy Center”
Category: June 2024
Meet Linus, the therapy dog at the Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center
BISMARCK, N.D. – For years, the Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center had a therapy dog on staff. Sadly, she passed away several years ago. But during the pandemic, the Center filled the open position. Continue reading “Meet Linus, the therapy dog at the Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center”
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Prepares Busy Travel With K9 Unit
Reno, NV – With the Reno-Tahoe International Airport expecting an increase in travelers this summer, security is all hands on deck, and all paws. Continue reading “Reno-Tahoe International Airport Prepares Busy Travel With K9 Unit”
Tiny but mighty. Meet Los Angeles County’s smallest K-9
Los Angeles, CA – The Compton Sheriff’s Station has a hardworking therapy K-9, who is giving back to those who saved her life. Continue reading “Tiny but mighty. Meet Los Angeles County’s smallest K-9”
Ind. sheriff’s office throws retirement party for four K-9s
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department held a retirement party for four of its K-9 officers: Bo, Kody, Jinxx and Chaos. Continue reading “Ind. sheriff’s office throws retirement party for four K-9s”
Meet Nanna, the 18-year-old blind and deaf dog on a mission to walk every bridge in the Twin Cities
Twin Cities, MN – As Nanna the dog is walking over the Rock Island Swing Bridge in Inver Grove Heights, the wind blows through her reddish-brown fur. She peers over the ledge down at the Mississippi river — but — she can’t see it.
Continue reading “Meet Nanna, the 18-year-old blind and deaf dog on a mission to walk every bridge in the Twin Cities”
K9 Dusko locates stolen firearm after attempted armed robbery in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – With the help of K9 Dusko, Springfield Police were able to locate and arrest a man connected to an armed robbery involving a stolen firearm. Continue reading “K9 Dusko locates stolen firearm after attempted armed robbery in Springfield”
Dog runs 4 miles to get help after owner crashes over embankment, saving his life
HALFWAY, Ore. – A man who crashed his car over an embankment was found and rescued after his dog ran four miles to alert family members at a nearby campsite that something was wrong, officials in Oregon said. Continue reading “Dog runs 4 miles to get help after owner crashes over embankment, saving his life”
WATCH: Meet Xena, the service dog bringing smiles to firefighters on the front lines
Mohave Valley, AZ – It’s already been a tough wildfire season, but one service dog is doing everything she can to help find fire accelerants and put a smile on firefighters’ faces. Continue reading “WATCH: Meet Xena, the service dog bringing smiles to firefighters on the front lines”
Therapy Dogs bring comfort and joy to residents at Davenport nursing home
DAVENPORT, IA – In senior care facilities across the nation, therapy dogs are spreading joy and companionship, but their impact goes beyond mere comfort. Continue reading “Therapy Dogs bring comfort and joy to residents at Davenport nursing home”
