Category: November 2020

DENNIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Dennis Township Primary School was celebrating Kindness Week, art teacher Sheila McCloy saw a perfect opportunity for a project she had in the back of her mind. Continue reading “Kindergartners make dog toys for shelter dogs for World Kindness Day”

EVERGREEN, Colo. – Everyone knows the saying that a dog is man’s best friend. Well, a dog in Evergreen proved his friendship for his fellow canine by chasing off a mountain lion last weekend. Continue reading “Dachshund rescues chiweenie from mountain lion attack in Colorado”

New York, NY – Blue, an abandoned pup was on death row at the Brooklyn pound despite three willing foster families ready to rescue him. Continue reading “Dog narrowly escapes death row, smothers new foster parent in kisses”

AUSTIN, TX – A dog is recovering after surviving a 70-foot fall near the Pennybacker Bridge overlook in west Austin on Thursday. Continue reading “Dog survives 70-foot fall near Pennybacker Bridge overlook”

Runyon Canyon, CA – Kara Brownlee was caught on camera slamming a Golden Retriever puppy to the ground at Runyon Canyon — and she says if she saw that viral video, she would be livid too. Continue reading “Dog walker under fire after getting caught on video slamming puppy”

If you’re looking for a competition where you don’t have to worry about whether the losers will concede, you might try the Genius Dog Contest. Continue reading “Who Is the Smartest Dog? Let the Competition Begin”

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Some people believe wishes are only granted in fairytales, but one lucky toddler in Greer wished for a puppy and on Wednesday his wish was granted. Continue reading “Make-A-Wish grants Greer toddler with chronic condition a new puppy”

DURHAM, N.C. – A puppy study happening at Duke University is back underway this semester with safety measures in place after the pandemic caused data collection to pause in the spring. Continue reading “Duke puppy study back underway after COVID-19 stoppage – and researchers need your help!”

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A local military veteran has transformed his passion for working with dogs into his own pet therapy business. Continue reading “Savannah Army veteran turns passion for canines into dog training and rehabilitation service”

SAN ANTONIO, TX – K9s For Warriors is an organization that turns shelter pets into service dogs for veterans who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and Military Sexual Trauma. Continue reading “K9s For Warriors: Rescuing dogs to rescue veterans”