Therapy dog in training aims to help first responders in traumatic events and recovery

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, TX – Licensed professional counselor Brandi Riley is spearheading an initiative to introduce therapy dog support for local first responders. Continue reading “Therapy dog in training aims to help first responders in traumatic events and recovery”

Great Dane named world’s tallest dog – but is ‘terrified’ of family’s vacuum

West Des Moines, IA – A Great Dane named after Macaulay Culkin’s character from Home Alone has been crowned the world’s tallest dog by Guinness World Records. Continue reading “Great Dane named world’s tallest dog – but is ‘terrified’ of family’s vacuum”

12-week-old puppy rescued after falling 4 stories through townhome air vent

DENVER, CO – A terrifying fall had a happy ending for a 12-week-old puppy in Colorado, who fell four stories through an open air vent in his owner’s townhome in Douglas County on Tuesday. Continue reading “12-week-old puppy rescued after falling 4 stories through townhome air vent”

Omaha fire station hosts lost dog after her owner had a medical emergency

OMAHA, NE – Omaha firefighters were out for gas when she ran across the road. A blur of black fur in a bright pink harness in the middle of 16th Street. Continue reading “Omaha fire station hosts lost dog after her owner had a medical emergency”

Mascot Backs Bill for Siberian Husky as Connecticut State Dog

Hartford, CT – Jonathan XV is the Siberian Husky mascot of the University of Connecticut (UConn). The mascot recently voiced support for a legislative bill that would designate the Siberian Husky as the official state dog of Connecticut. Continue reading “Mascot Backs Bill for Siberian Husky as Connecticut State Dog”

A Goldendoodle is the newest staff member at Champaign County Child Advocacy Center

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”

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”