BOISE, ID – Clover was the first wellness K9 for BPD, and was loved department-wide. Life can be tough though, even for perfect little pups like Clover. Continue reading “Boise Police introduces new wellness K9 after previous dog retires”
Category: October 2020
Animal rescue finally captures ‘shaggy’ dog after months-long search
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A group spent months trying to catch the 10-month-old pup with no luck, and then finally, a breakthrough. Continue reading “Animal rescue finally captures ‘shaggy’ dog after months-long search”
More than 600 dogs and cats flown from Hawaii to Seattle to find new homes
SEATTLE, WA – Shelters in Hawaii sent hundreds of dogs and cats to Seattle as the the islands struggle to find room for the animals as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading “More than 600 dogs and cats flown from Hawaii to Seattle to find new homes”
Secret Service K-9 who helped take down White House fence jumper has nonprofit named in his honor
WASHINGTON – Six years after taking down a man who jumped the White House fence, a Secret Service K-9 is enjoying retirement and now has a nonprofit named in his honor. Continue reading “Secret Service K-9 who helped take down White House fence jumper has nonprofit named in his honor”
Hero dog saves puppies from porcupine attack in northern Arizona desert
PHOENIX, AZ – One special canine is being called a “hero dog” after he saved a family of newborn puppies from a porcupine attack. Continue reading “Hero dog saves puppies from porcupine attack in northern Arizona desert”
New US homes sought for 196 dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Maryland shelters are looking for new homes for 196 dogs rescued from the South Korean meat trade by Humane Society International. Continue reading “New US homes sought for 196 dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm”
K-9 Fang’s killer gets 25 years in prison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A 19-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to more than two decades in prison for killing a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office K-9 and kidnapping two women at gunpoint in September 2018. Continue reading “K-9 Fang’s killer gets 25 years in prison”
Texas family dog missing in 2014 found in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Texas family was certain they would never see their beloved pet again, after it was stolen from their yard in San Antonio six years ago. Continue reading “Texas family dog missing in 2014 found in Florida”
Falcon Escapes From Handler And Attacks Elk Grove Family’s Dog
ELK GROVE, Calif. – A wildlife rescuer responded to two different calls in just one week about falcons on the loose and on the prowl in the Sacramento region. Continue reading “Falcon Escapes From Handler And Attacks Elk Grove Family’s Dog”
Costumed Pups Take Center Stage at 30th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
The 30th Annual Tomkins Square Dog Parade took place mostly online this year, with a few live moments from secret locations where dog owners came with their dressed up pets. Continue reading “Costumed Pups Take Center Stage at 30th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade”
