New Jersey unwanted rescue dog becomes police department’s first K-9 in decades

New Jersey unwanted rescue dog becomes police department's first K-9 in decades.Bucks County, PA – Arrow is the Lower Southampton Township, Pennsylvania Police Department’s first K-9 since the 1960s.  Continue reading “New Jersey unwanted rescue dog becomes police department’s first K-9 in decades”

New law could end China’s infamous dog meat festival, says advocacy group

New law could end China’s infamous dog meat festival, says advocacy group.Yulin, China – Animal activists are celebrating a new law in China that regulates the mass trafficking of feral dogs into Yulin, in the Guangxi region, which has an annual dog meat festival. Continue reading “New law could end China’s infamous dog meat festival, says advocacy group”

‘I’m an emotional wreck right now’: South Carolina dog owner mourns loss of 2 pets mauled by pit bulls

South Carolina dog owner mourns loss of 2 pets mauled by pit bulls.SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – A Summerville family is mourning the loss of their dogs after police say the pets were attacked and killed by a group of pit bulls over the weekend. Continue reading “‘I’m an emotional wreck right now’: South Carolina dog owner mourns loss of 2 pets mauled by pit bulls”

CHKD facility dog helping kids on their road to rehabilitation and recovery

CHKD facility dog helping kids on their road to rehabilitation and recovery.NORFOLK, Va. – SaraLee, a 7-year-old purebred golden retriever, is a 40-hour-a-week employee of the eight-bed children’s rehab unit at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Continue reading “CHKD facility dog helping kids on their road to rehabilitation and recovery”

Philadelphia Water Department looking for adoptable dog to help combat urban pollution

Philadelphia Water Department looking for adoptable dog to help combat urban pollution.Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Water Department, alongside the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, is asking for the public’s help in selecting a “spokesdog” for its annual initiative urging dog owners to clean up after their pets. Continue reading “Philadelphia Water Department looking for adoptable dog to help combat urban pollution”

Assistance dog Morrissey graduates, will work with students who have Autism

Assistance dog Morrissey graduates, will work with students who have Autism.PRINCETON, Mass. – Nearly two years, and thousands of hours of training later, Morrissey has graduated and was matched with a local school clinician, Air Force National Guard member. Continue reading “Assistance dog Morrissey graduates, will work with students who have Autism”