Mac – world’s 1st registered therapy dog to work on campus retires. He had a unique retirement party at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) on Tuesday. Continue reading “At 105 (dog) year, the world’s 1st registered therapy dog retires from school”
Category: Daily Dog News
50,000 dogs from around the world ‘write’ to the 7-year-old Wisconsin girl
Emma Mertens, a 7-year-old girl from Wisconsin, is fighting an inoperable brain tumor and would love letters from your dogs. Continue reading “50,000 dogs from around the world ‘write’ to the 7-year-old Wisconsin girl”
Alaska dog sled race 2019: The 47th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race
Crowds gathered in the Alaskan city of Anchorage on Saturday to celebrate the ceremonial start of the 47th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race. Continue reading “Alaska dog sled race 2019: The 47th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race”
The first dog ascent of a 23,389-foot Himalayan Peak in Nepal
Mera, recently renamed Baru, age unknown, is a 45-pound Nepalese mutt ,made the first canine ascent of Nepal’s 23,389-foot (7,000 meter) Baruntse in November 2018. Continue reading “The first dog ascent of a 23,389-foot Himalayan Peak in Nepal”
Town seizes a debt-ridden family’s pet pug and sell it on eBay
Officials in Germany are defending their decision to seize an indebted family’s pet pug and sell it on eBay, saying it was a last resort because authorities were unable to find anything else to take. Continue reading “Town seizes a debt-ridden family’s pet pug and sell it on eBay”
Dog-owner unwittingly signs away her pet during vet clinic visit
Unable to pay for the veterinary clinic’s fees, the clinic said she signed some paperwork that she didn’t understand so her dog could receive treatment. Continue reading “Dog-owner unwittingly signs away her pet during vet clinic visit”
Get in Mardi Gras dog parade in News Orleans this weekend
Dozens upon dozens of four-legged good boys and girls will march in the 21st annual “Mardi Gras on Main Street DeLand Dog Parade,” a New Orleans-Flavoured even. Continue reading “Get in Mardi Gras dog parade in News Orleans this weekend”
Eury the dog breaks world record with 83 yard frisbee catch
Dog sets world record of Frisbee catch at Apollos game. It sets social media ablaze with an 83-yard frisbee catch as halftime entertainment at the game. Continue reading “Eury the dog breaks world record with 83 yard frisbee catch”
Guide dog lead visually impaired runner taking on winter half marathon
On Feb.17, the Labrador retriever guide dog led her owner Daryl Lang through the Edmonton’s Hypothermic Half Marathon in –19 C temperatures. Continue reading “Guide dog lead visually impaired runner taking on winter half marathon”
A disabled puppy is training for a special task thanks to a veteran paying it forward
The amazing story between Christy, 36, lost both her legs after an attack overseas and her service dog Moxie, a puppy like her owner, with a disability. Continue reading “A disabled puppy is training for a special task thanks to a veteran paying it forward”
