Charlotte County, Fla. – A house suffered damage but thankfully is still standing all thanks to a puppy. Charlotte County firefighters are now calling Skipper a hero. Continue reading “Florida Golden Retriever Puppy Saves Family From Burning Grill”
Category: Daily Dog News
Beloved Shepherdsville K-9 officer ‘Dash’ killed in the line of duty
LEBANON JUNCTION, Ky. — A Shepherdsville police K-9 was shot and killed during a shoplifting investigation, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). Continue reading “Beloved Shepherdsville K-9 officer ‘Dash’ killed in the line of duty”
$5 million expansion project to triple the number of animals adopted at Pinellas County shelter
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Humane Society of Pinellas County is about to begin construction on a new adoption facility that will more than double the center’s capacity and help thousands of additional animals find forever families. Continue reading “$5 million expansion project to triple the number of animals adopted at Pinellas County shelter”
Therapy dogs help student readers gain confidence reading
ATHENS, Ala. – Reading is an important part to a child’s education, but for some children it can be a daunting task. So, to help young readers, the Athens Limestone Public Library partnered with Huntsville-based non-profit, Therapy Partners, to bring dogs in for children to read to. Continue reading “Therapy dogs help student readers gain confidence reading”
K9 Feco Receives 2022 Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal
Washington, D.C – Coast Guard K-9 Chief Feco, a 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, stationed at Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team San Francisco, was presented the Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal on March 9, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading “K9 Feco Receives 2022 Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal”
This tale wags the dog: ‘Rescued by Ruby’ tells K-9’s story
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — This is the story of a mischievous mutt who turned out to be a very good girl. Such a good girl, in fact, that she saved a life. Continue reading “This tale wags the dog: ‘Rescued by Ruby’ tells K-9’s story”
Puppy paralyzed by gun shots finds happily-ever-after helping children with disabilities
ANGIER, N.C. — A young puppy who was shot twice last November, leaving her paralyzed, has found her happily-ever-after. Continue reading “Puppy paralyzed by gun shots finds happily-ever-after helping children with disabilities”
Compassion dog finds missing child in Kansas
BROWN COUNTY, Kan. – When a frantic parent called the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for help with a missing child, she couldn’t have had a better outcome. Continue reading “Compassion dog finds missing child in Kansas”
‘Chief Cuddle Officer’: Therapy dog offers children support in court proceedings
AKRON, OH – Social Worker Geoff Auerbach has a tough job working out of his cubicle in Summit County‘s Juvenile Court, protecting children in the CASA program, or Court Appointed Special Advocates. Continue reading “‘Chief Cuddle Officer’: Therapy dog offers children support in court proceedings”
Firefighters Rescue Dog Named Tuukka That Plunged Into Frigid Water
DUXBURY, MA – Firefighters are urging people to stay off the ice with temperatures warming up in Massachusetts and spring just around the corner. Continue reading “Firefighters Rescue Dog Named Tuukka That Plunged Into Frigid Water”