Category: January 2025

Castle Rock, CO – Ru, the newest therapy dog at the Castle Rock Police Department, is helping students by reading to them in the classroom. Continue reading “‘Ru’s first day’: Meet Castle Rock PD’s therapy dog that has his own children’s book”

Big Sky, MT – At Big Sky Resort, six avalanche dogs, including Hank, are key members of the ski patrol team. Continue reading “Big Sky avalanche dogs are a critical part of the ski patrol team”

Volusia County, FL – A Florida man risked his own safety to save his dog from a bear attack outside his home in Orange City. Continue reading “Man bitten by bear saving his dog from attack: ‘I couldn’t let her die’”

Chichester, NH – The Live and Let Live Farm in Chichester, NH, is seeking loving homes for many cats, dogs, and other animals. Continue reading “Puppies available for adoption in NH after mother rescued in wake of hurricane”

Falfurrias, TX – The U.S. Border Patrol Union of the Rio Grande Valley has responded to the viral video showing an agent allegedly kneeing a K9 at the Falfurrias checkpoint, claiming that the agent was using proper corrective techniques as trained by the Border Patrol’s canine academy. Continue reading “Border Patrol Union Defends Agent in Viral K9 Incident, Calls Video ‘Not Animal Abuse’”

Falfurrias, TX – A U.S. Border Patrol agent is under investigation after a video was posted on social media showing her allegedly kneeing a K9 officer at the Falfurrias checkpoint in Texas. Continue reading “K9 ABUSE? Border Patrol agent under investigation after video of K9 being kneed goes viral”

New York, NY – The Danish-Swedish farmdog has been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as its 202nd breed. Continue reading “Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, the Newest Breed in the American Kennel Club’s Lineup”

Saint Paul, MN – The 2025 Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show is attracting dog lovers from all over, showcasing a weekend filled with competition and activities for all ages. Continue reading “More than 1,000 pups compete in 2025 Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show”

Silverhill, AL – A 2-year-old English Sheepdog named Rags, stolen from Olivia Gardner’s home in Silverhill, Alabama, was reunited with his family after more than a year of searching. Continue reading “Rags, the stolen deaf dog from Alabama home, has been found in Arizona”

Grand Rapids, MI – A new Michigan law expands the use of therapy dogs in courtrooms, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on December 19, 2024. Continue reading “Michigan governor signs law expanding use of therapy dogs in court”