SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Sevierville Fire Department welcomed a new member to the team on Sunday — Ember. She is a Dalmatian puppy and will live as a member of the fire department while being trained as the station dog. Continue reading “Sevierville Fire Department welcomes new station dog ‘Ember’”
Category: August 2021
American Humane group says US left military dogs behind in Afghanistan
An animal rights group slammed the Biden administration after the US military was accused of leaving its contract dogs behind in Afghanistan before pulling out of Kabul — but the military hit back, blasting the reports as “erroneous.” Continue reading “American Humane group says US left military dogs behind in Afghanistan”
75 Dogs And Cats Brought Safely To Massachusetts Ahead Of Hurricane Ida
BOSTON, MA – With Hurricane Ida bearing down on Louisiana, MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter helped evacuate 75 pets safely to Massachusetts. Continue reading “75 Dogs And Cats Brought Safely To Massachusetts Ahead Of Hurricane Ida”
Over 100 shelter pets from Louisiana airlifted to New Castle County as Hurricane Ida looms
NEW CASTLE, Del. – Over 100 dogs and cats from a shelters in Louisiana arrived in New Castle County on Saturday as Hurricane Ida threatens to pummel New Orleans and surrounding areas in the coming days. Continue reading “Over 100 shelter pets from Louisiana airlifted to New Castle County as Hurricane Ida looms”
Therapy dogs get warm welcome back at Tucson Medical Center
TUCSON, Ariz. – Two golden retriever therapy dogs got their own dose of therapy at Tucson Medical Center. Continue reading “Therapy dogs get warm welcome back at Tucson Medical Center”
Military working dogs Baxi, Garbo retire with honors
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Two military working dogs, Baxi and Garbo retired from service at Kirtland Air Force Base. Continue reading “Military working dogs Baxi, Garbo retire with honors”
Texas Police help reunite a lost dog with a family days after a tragic accident
ENCINAL, Texas – Some might call it a chance encounter. Continue reading “Texas Police help reunite a lost dog with a family days after a tragic accident”
Animal rescue charities are in a race against time to get staff and pets out of Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan – The founders of two animal rescue charities in Afghanistan are racing to secure the safety of dozens of staff members and hundreds of animals after the Taliban takeover of Kabul. Continue reading “Animal rescue charities are in a race against time to get staff and pets out of Afghanistan”
NJ woman allegedly posing as licensed vet charged after beloved family dog dies in her care
TOTOWA, NJ – A heartbroken and traumatized Amy Arito is still coming to terms with the loss of her 8-month-old black lab mix Stella, who died during what was a standard spaying procedure at Totowa Animal Hospital. Continue reading “NJ woman allegedly posing as licensed vet charged after beloved family dog dies in her care”
Cali, Cranston’s comfort dog, stars in new coloring and activity book
CRANSTON, R.I. – Thursday is National Dog Day and a popular police dog in Rhode Island is making tails wag with a new coloring and activity book. Continue reading “Cali, Cranston’s comfort dog, stars in new coloring and activity book”