Announced in December 2020 and effective Jan. 11, the DOT’s revision to the Air Carrier Access Act declared that ESAs will no longer be considered service animals on commercial flights. Continue reading “Dog owners protest airlines’ emotional support animal ban: ‘I will not be sticking him in cargo’”
Category: 2021
Sully’s Stroller: Dog owner makes mobile device so pooch can still go on mountain trips
Canada – A Calgary man is doing just that by helping his elderly golden retriever Sully stay mobile throughout his “golden” years.
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Neighbors help adopt new puppy for Texas man whose dog went missing
CRANE, TX – Charles Perry, who lost his dog Benji last month in Texas, is still searching for his companion, but a friend is helping him cope in the meantime. Continue reading “Neighbors help adopt new puppy for Texas man whose dog went missing”
Airlines to require federal form for certified service dogs, cracking down on emotional support animals
ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Transportation is amending its rules on service animals on flights, cracking down on emotional support animals. Continue reading “Airlines to require federal form for certified service dogs, cracking down on emotional support animals”
Woman violently attacked, puppy stolen at gunpoint in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – A San Francisco woman says she was violently attacked then robbed at gunpoint of her new puppy. Continue reading “Woman violently attacked, puppy stolen at gunpoint in San Francisco”
Dog found in Warren dumpster alive, investigators looking for suspects
WARREN, OH – A dog that was thrown out like a piece of garbage in a dumpster was found alive. Humane agents say there’s no way the animal got there by herself. Continue reading “Dog found in Warren dumpster alive, investigators looking for suspects”
Gumdrop the Dog Becomes First Pit Bull to Be Adopted in Denver After Repeal of Decades-Long Breed Ban
Denver, CO – A 3-year-old dog from an animal shelter in Denver has made history after becoming the first pit bull in the city to be adopted in over 30 years. Continue reading “Gumdrop the Dog Becomes First Pit Bull to Be Adopted in Denver After Repeal of Decades-Long Breed Ban”
Service dog finally reuniting with owner after COVID-19 restrictions keep them 4,000 miles apart
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – Hawaii has some of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Continue reading “Service dog finally reuniting with owner after COVID-19 restrictions keep them 4,000 miles apart”
Denver area animal hospitals see another uptick in ‘pandemic puppies’ and ‘corona kittens’
DENVER, CO – For some of you, the New Year may have brought new members to your family. Especially the furry kind! Continue reading “Denver area animal hospitals see another uptick in ‘pandemic puppies’ and ‘corona kittens’”
Dog leads rescuers to save man who fell into brook
Limington, ME – In a scene out of a classic Lassie movie, a dog helped save a man’s life. Continue reading “Dog leads rescuers to save man who fell into brook”
