Until 12pm Pacific Time on May 2, 2019, you can vote in each of the seven categories. The voting will determine the top three dogs in each category! Please see the full list of nominated dogs. Continue reading “Vote for your favorite dog to become 2019 American Hero Dog”
Category: April 2019
Bill to open animal blood banks In California passes 1st Committee
Bill to open animal blood banks to community-based donors in California passes 1st Committee by unanimous vote. This bill is a win for everyone involved. Continue reading “Bill to open animal blood banks In California passes 1st Committee”
Don’t let the ‘cone of shame’ keep your dog down
A dog’s ‘cone of shame’ becomes the ‘cone of fame’ thanks to creative owner. Gus, modeling a number of costumes inspired by his post-surgery cone. Continue reading “Don’t let the ‘cone of shame’ keep your dog down “
When working from home, trip over dog not a workers’ comp injury?
Finding no “occupational causation” in Valcourt-Williams’ case because features of Valcourt-Williams’ “non-employment life” — her dog, her kitchen, her reaching for a coffee cup — caused the accident, the court reversed. Continue reading “When working from home, trip over dog not a workers’ comp injury?”
Family dog is lucky to survive swallowing heroin balloons during his morning walk
Shelby the spaniel survives after eating a bag of HEROIN during his morning walk in the park. Continue reading “Family dog is lucky to survive swallowing heroin balloons during his morning walk”
Dog dragging dumbbell caught on camera is not abuse, says VPD
Video of dog dragging dumbbell down Vancouver street has sparked outrage online, but police say there was no clear sign of abuse. Continue reading “Dog dragging dumbbell caught on camera is not abuse, says VPD”
Dog disease warning: first dog dies from new parasitic virus
A SHIH TZU has become the first dog to die the UK from an infection named Leishmaniosis, contracted from a parasitic bug carried by flies. Continue reading “Dog disease warning: first dog dies from new parasitic virus”
Dog who saved Austin foster mom from rattlesnake now up for adoption
Nellie the dog helped save her foster mom from a rattlesnake near Enchanted Rock and she was bit in the process. Hoping she can find her hero a new home. Continue reading “Dog who saved Austin foster mom from rattlesnake now up for adoption”
Help call out judge who failed to deliver justice for 4 massacred dogs
A Mississippi man who boasted about gunning down four defenseless dogs has been handed the ridiculous sentence of only 30 days in the county jail. Continue reading “Help call out judge who failed to deliver justice for 4 massacred dogs”
Two teens electrocuted while trying to rescue dog in California
Two teenage boys died Monday after they were electrocuted while trying to rescue a dog from a canal in Dixon. The sheriff’s office reports the dog survived. Continue reading “Two teens electrocuted while trying to rescue dog in California “
