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Dog stays connect with students virtually during remote learning
April 28, 2020
With students around the city learning remotely, teachers are digging deep to keep kids connected, and they’re turning to some four-legged friends for help. Mushu is a member of the Department of Education’s Comfort Dog Program. He provides educational and emotional support at school to hundreds of sixth through eighth graders. When New York City […]
Inseparable retrievers are captured snuggling under the same blanket and watching the sunset together in heartwarming photos
April 28, 2020
Golden-brown Kiko, eight, and five-year-old Watson, from Spokane, Washington, were introduced to each other in June 2015. Owner and professional photographer Jennifer Medrano, 26, originally from Mexico,rescued Kiko at eight months old with Watson taking an instant shine to his adoptive brother. ‘I taught Watson how to hug,’ she said. ‘He knows many tricks but […]
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for new coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The pet dog of a family taking part in a study at Duke University is apparently the first in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Chris Woods, the lead investigator of the Molecular and Epidemiological Study of Suspected Infection (MESSI), confirmed in a statement to CBS News that, “To […]
Tips for training
April 27, 2020
Caroline Gresham and her family have been thinking about adding a new member to their family for a couple of years. So her family, like many others, decided that now might be the chance since they are spending more time at home. “Zachary (Dad) spent an hour one day pretending to be a dog for […]
Paws of Courage
April 27, 2020
The AKC Paw of Courage is an award given to show appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. This award recognizes dogs who serve their communities, making great impacts in the lives of their human counterparts. Paw of Courage awards can be presented to Police K-9s, Military Working Dogs, Therapy […]
Coronavirus and your pet
April 27, 2020
For many of us, our everyday lives have changed dramatically, suddenly, as the coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, crossing continents, invading communities large and small. Although there are hundreds of existing coronaviruses in humans and animals, this brand-new “novel” coronavirus has never been seen before and has proven to be highly contagious among humans. […]
Police welcomes new recruit
April 27, 2020
An idea years in the making finally became a reality this week when the Claremont Police Department announced that a new furry officer will join the force later this year — a comfort dog from Hero Pups in Portsmouth. In a public Facebook post on Wednesday, April 22, Claremont Police Department said that a male […]
Fundraiser for dogs
April 27, 2020
An online trivia game is going to the dogs. After several of its fundraising events were postponed by COVID-19, BC and Alberta Guide Dogs needed to get creative with ideas for generating revenues online. A Virtual Trivia Night live game on Saturday, April 25 will allow people to maintain physical distancing and still help the […]
Veteran and service dog
April 27, 2020
U.S. Army Veteran, Nick Myers of Grand Haven has seen his email and Facebook blowing up with messages ever since we brought you his story on Friday. “I’ve received probably close to 40 or 50 emails from people that want to help out,” Myers said. Myers served in Afghanistan and is diagnosed with PTSD. He […]
Service dog in training
April 27, 2020
This is Dolce. But don’t let his calm demeanor and cute button eyes fool you. Dolce is in training and soon enough he will have a very important job to do. “Today we are really excited because we’ve been donated a puppy by a very gracious breeder in Red deer to work towards service dog […]
coronavirus pet concerns
April 27, 2020
The Oklahoma Humane Society has responded to animal concerns regarding the coronavirus. “Although it is true that some pets such as cats, hamsters and ferrets might develop mild illness if exposed to a person with COVID-19, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pets can transmit it to people,” said the OHC. “Please continue […]
Police gets two new dogs
April 27, 2020
Two new officers at the Santa Fe Police Department have special skills that set them apart from others on the force. They can quickly track suspects, have a heightened sense of hearing, and can detect the odors of narcotics and explosives. After a seven-year hiatus, the Santa Fe Police Department has restarted its K-9 program […]
Will 2020 Mark The End Of Emotional Support Animals On Airlines?
April 27, 2020
Michael Goldstein Contributor Travel In 2020, the issue of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on planes may come to a head. Airlines for America, an airline lobbying group, is pushing for new rules for “animals in the sky” that would effectively limit the service category to trained animals, such as guide dogs. This would eliminate untrained […]
Jet the fire service dog
April 27, 2020
Arson and deliberate fires are serious crimes which take up valuable time from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, when crews could be dealing with other major incidents. Therefore, the service needs all the help it can get when it comes to finding and detecting deliberate fires across Bristol. And so a Fire Dog called Jet, […]
K-9 HERO
April 27, 2020
The dogs of war, the dogs that help keep the peace, the dogs that track down the bad guys and turn up the missing, Man’s best friend and co-worker. What happens to them after a lifetime of service? Many retire with their handlers but not all. When the time comes, who rescues the rescuers? […]
Dogs find foster homes
April 27, 2020
The stay at home directive by Governor Larry Hogan has been an unusual gift to the Queen Anne’s County Animal Services shelter in Queenstown. Animal Services has been asking people to consider fostering a pet while they are staying home to comply with the efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the fostering promotion […]
Working dog trains
April 27, 2020
The 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Flight conducted a roadway detection training April 15 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. During the training, the squadron’s military working dog and handler teams faced a test of endurance and readiness as they rucked approximately 2 miles from the kennels toward Wall Beach and back. “The ruck […]
Service dogs are needed
April 27, 2020
During the stay-at-home orders, more and more retired veterans that are suffering mental and physical disabilities are looking for service dogs. For retired veterans dealing with PTSD and or physical injuries, COVID-19 is bringing up memories they didn’t know they had. Memories they tucked away in a dark place. That’s why the local nonprofit, Veterans […]
Pet Policies vs. Companion Animals
April 26, 2020
HUD has issued new rules clarifying the responsibilities landlords shoulder regarding companion animals in rental properties. The newly released a “Notice on Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs discusses how the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) intersect regarding the use of service […]
HUD Issues New Guidance On Reasonable Accommodations For Assistance Animals
April 26, 2020
Brenda Richardson Senior Contributor Real Estate I cover residential real estate, including buying, selling and trends. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released guidance today that clarifies how housing providers can comply with the Fair Housing Act when assessing a request from a person with a disability to have an assistance animal. The federal Fair […]
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