SAN DIEGO – Two three-month-old terrier blends that will soon be up for adoption at Helen Woodward Animal Center have a unique bond: one is deaf and nearly blind, and her brother is her guide. Continue reading “Puppy develops unique bond with blind and deaf sister”
Category: February 2020
Good Samaritans help police rescue dogs dumped on side of the road
ARLINGTON, Texas – Some Good Samaritans helped Arlington police save two very scared animals this week. Continue reading “Good Samaritans help police rescue dogs dumped on side of the road”
Girl, 7, gives homeless woman money, gets mauled by her dog in N.Y.
NEW YORK – A 7-year-old girl was mauled by a dog on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon. Continue reading “Girl, 7, gives homeless woman money, gets mauled by her dog in N.Y.”
Coronavirus Patient’s Pet Dog Tests Positive for ‘Low Level’ of Virus
Hong Kong – The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong was found to have a “low level” of the deadly virus, the autonomous region’s government said Friday. Continue reading “Coronavirus Patient’s Pet Dog Tests Positive for ‘Low Level’ of Virus”
Over 150 dogs rescued in sweep of alleged Central Georgia dog fighting ring
MACON, Ga. — More than 150 dogs were rescued and recovered Wednesday when 11 federal search warrants were executed across Central Georgia. Continue reading “Over 150 dogs rescued in sweep of alleged Central Georgia dog fighting ring”
Shelter dogs help Booker T. Washington students practice their art and their compassion
Dallas, Tex. – Booker T. Washington art students have been drawing and painting shelter animals brought into the classroom.
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Family spends $50,000 to clone dog that saved their lives
SAN DIEGO, California – David and Alicia Tschirhart weren’t ready to say goodbye to Marley, their 12-year-old Labrador who they say saved their lives. Continue reading “Family spends $50,000 to clone dog that saved their lives”
Raleigh service dog supplier charged with fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – The president of a Raleigh company that promised customers service dogs and closed its doors in November now faces fraud charges, Attorney General Josh Stein said Tuesday. Continue reading “Raleigh service dog supplier charged with fraud”
Dog Treads Water For 11 Hours To Rescue Owner After His Boat Sinks
Moreton Bay, Australia – A fisherman who spent 15 hours in freezing water has credited his German Shepherd with saving his life. Continue reading “Dog Treads Water For 11 Hours To Rescue Owner After His Boat Sinks”
Veteran honors one of 4,000 war dogs euthanized after Vietnam War
A traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall holds thousands of names of people who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Continue reading “Veteran honors one of 4,000 war dogs euthanized after Vietnam War”
