Category: March 2022

No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life

SARASOTA, Fla. – When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years. Continue reading “No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life”

Service dog in training: A look at the program that helps more than 800 people a year in northwest Ohio

TOLEDO, OH — You often see service dogs helping people do everyday tasks, like going to the mall and running errands. Continue reading “Service dog in training: A look at the program that helps more than 800 people a year in northwest Ohio”

Highly contagious disease for dogs spreading in South Florida

MIAMI, FL  – Miami-Dade County Animal Services has issued a warning for dog owners about taking your pet out in public, as a highly contagious virus is spreading throughout South Florida, and it could put your dog in danger. Continue reading “Highly contagious disease for dogs spreading in South Florida”

WATCH: Dog at Indiana shelter watches as visitors go by while he waits for his forever home

FISHERS, Ind. — A video posted to Facebook by an Indiana animal shelter captivated the hearts of many, as it showed a dog happily waiting in his room as he watched dozens of potential adopters go by without getting adopted. Continue reading “WATCH: Dog at Indiana shelter watches as visitors go by while he waits for his forever home”

Endicott College welcomes Gary the comfort dog to help students in crisis, dealing with trauma

BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College is welcoming a new comfort dog to help the campus address the national mental health crisis in young people. Continue reading “Endicott College welcomes Gary the comfort dog to help students in crisis, dealing with trauma”