Category: October 2024

MURRELLS INLET, S.C – The sixth Boykin Spaniel Fall Fling in Murrells Inlet celebrates South Carolina’s state dog while raising funds for Boykin Spaniel Rescue. Continue reading “Murrells Inlet event celebrates Boykin Spaniel as South Carolina’s state dog, raises money for rescue”

Green Bay, WI – A heartwarming reunion unfolded between U.S. Army Sgt. Mike Fletcher and his explosives detection K9, Dasty, after two years apart. Continue reading “Veteran reunited with military K9 two years after leaving the Army”

BUFFALO, N.Y.- The Buffalo Sabres have introduced Audie, a 10-week-old Great Dane, as their official team dog for the 2024-25 season. Continue reading “Buffalo Sabres introduce 10-week-old Audie as team dog for 2024-25 season”

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In a heart-wrenching tale of bravery and survival, a family dog named Tucker became a hero when he rescued 11-year-old Jamie Parker from a mudslide during Hurricane Helene. Continue reading “Family Dog Rescues Boy Trapped in Mudslide During Hurricane Helene in North Carolina”

Long Island, NY – Islanders fans have voted to name the Puppy with a Purpose program’s newest addition, a three-month-old yellow lab, “Butchie.”  Continue reading “Isles Puppy with a Purpose 5.0 Named ‘Butchie’”

WAUSAU, WI – The latest episode of the Wausau Police Department’s podcast introduces Timber, the new therapy dog, with insights from her handler, Officer Nick Stetzer. Continue reading “Therapy dog gets spotlight in Wausau Police Department’s latest podcast”

BATAVIA, N.Y. – Batavia Downs Gaming hosted its annual wiener dog race and family fun day, attracting dozens of dachshunds and their owners. Continue reading “Annual wiener dog race held at Batavia Downs”

Cedar Falls, IA – At the University of Northern Iowa, a special duo is stealing the spotlight at football games. Continue reading “Winnie the Purple Pup: A Service Dog’s Heartfelt Role in UNI’s Marching Band”

Dulles, VA – A detector dog named Freddie, a 4-year-old beagle, made headlines at Washington Dulles International Airport when he sniffed out over two pounds of snake meat in a passenger’s luggage on September 11. Continue reading “Dog sniffs out 2 pounds of snake meat in passenger’s bag at Dulles International”

San Antonio, TX – World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, highlighting mental health resources available in Military City USA, especially for veterans. Continue reading “Free therapy dog at Endeavors helps veterans with anxiety, PTSD”