Seattle, Washington-Scientists are looking for 10,000 good dogs to take part in a 10-year effort aimed at tracking their health and identifying factors that can lengthen their lifespan. Continue reading “Calling for national Dog Aging Project: 10,000 pets needed to help learn about dog longevity”
Category: November 2019
Pets stolen, slaughtered and turned into bar snacks in Cambodia’s dog meat trade
Around three million dogs are being stabbed, drowned, clubbed, hanged and sold on for meat every year in Cambodia. Continue reading “Pets stolen, slaughtered and turned into bar snacks in Cambodia’s dog meat trade”
Abandoned ‘unicorn’ puppy has tail on his head and he’s completely magical
Jackson, Missouri -A very unique puppy with a tail growing from the middle of its forehead has become a viral superstar after he was abandoned and left in the ‘freezing cold’. Continue reading “Abandoned ‘unicorn’ puppy has tail on his head and he’s completely magical”
WATCH: 20 drivers stop traffic to rescue dog stranded on busy highway
Houston, Texas – A group of good Samaritans went above and beyond to rescue a dog from a busy Houston highway. Continue reading “WATCH: 20 drivers stop traffic to rescue dog stranded on busy highway”
Meet the first ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog Ricochet
San Diego, California -Ricochet is a first ever canine-assisted surfing therapy dog and adaptive surfing dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD. Continue reading “Meet the first ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog Ricochet”
Watch: Dog stars of ‘Lady and the Tramp’ really shared a noodle in Tony’s famed Italian restaurant
Savannah, Georgia – New Disney+ live-action remake of “Lady and the Tramp” re-creates the famed Tony’s spaghetti scene and reveals the challenges, and joys, of dog stars. Continue reading “Watch: Dog stars of ‘Lady and the Tramp’ really shared a noodle in Tony’s famed Italian restaurant”
Wounded Veteran Picks His Service Dog To Be His Best Man At The Wedding
Largo, Florida – Justin Lansford was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division when he was in Afghanistan in early 2012.
Justin had bilaterally severed femurs which resulted in the amputation of my left leg. After he and his girlfriend Carol Balmes got engaged, Justin knew that his best friend was going to be his best man – and that happened to be his service dog Gabe.
Source: cesarsway.com
Dog is my Copilot honored at Petco Foundation Lifesaving Awards
Jackson, Wyoming – On November 14, Dog Is My CoPilot, will be honored along with six other organizations at the Petco Foundation’s Lifesaving Awards in San Diego, California. Continue reading “Dog is my Copilot honored at Petco Foundation Lifesaving Awards”
‘He’s A Fighter’: Severely Malnourished, Emaciated Dog Making Miracle Recovery In Wisconsin
Menomonie, Wisconsin – When Gabriel first arrived at the Dunn County Humane Society last week, he weighed only 23.5 pounds. It’s the worst case of animal abuse a Wisconsin shelter has ever seen. Continue reading “‘He’s A Fighter’: Severely Malnourished, Emaciated Dog Making Miracle Recovery In Wisconsin”
High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training For Military’s Medical Students
Bethesda, Maryland – Shetland, not quite 2 years old, is half-golden retriever, half-Labrador retriever. As of this fall, he is also a lieutenant commander in the Navy and a clinical instructor in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at USUHS. Continue reading “High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training For Military’s Medical Students”
