Inspiring Stories (16)
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Giant George: A New Book About Life With the World’s Largest Dog
By Nora Zelevansky, May 2, 2012Most of us know well the trials and tribulations of Clifford the Big Red Dog, who got into all sorts of goofy trouble because of his rather unusual size. Of course, Clifford is fictional, but… Full Article ›
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From Boxing Champ to Slum Dog Advocate: The Woman Behind The Sato Project
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 16, 2012Christina Beckles, a British-born former champion amateur boxer, has spent the last six years working to save the lives of abandoned satos (slang for mongrels) on Puerto Rico's Dead Dog Beach… Full Article ›
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Tiny Puppy Could Be a Guinness Record Holder
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mar 22, 2012Even at 2 weeks old, Beyoncé could easily fit into the palm of your hand. The pint-sized pup, who perches comfortably on an iPhone, weighs just four ounces. According to a report from… Full Article ›
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I Work With Animals: Life as a Sheep Farmer
By Nora Zelevansky, Apr 5, 2012If you email Marcia Barinaga in March, you’ll receive a prompt “out of office” reply, which begins with a quote from This House of Sky memoirist Ivan Doig: “Lambing ...… Full Article ›
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A Day in the Life of Gracie the Grade School Comfort Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mar 5, 2012She arrives at school bright and early each morning to greet parents and children as they come through the door. Contrary to what you may think, she’s not the principal or a… Full Article ›
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I Work With Animals: My Life With Alpacas
By Linda Fiorella, Mar 27, 2012Val Newell was happy — married and raising her daughter — yet she dreamed of something more. But how many of us yearn for fulfillment through yurts and alpacas? In 2003, the Newells… Full Article ›
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A Decidedly Different Kind of Service Dog: Ministry Pups
By Carrie Sloan, Feb 27, 2012Call them mutts on a mission, whether they're assisting in the pulpit or ministering to the sick across America. They’re known as ministry dogs — and their flock is… Full Article ›
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I Work With Animals: My Life as a Beekeeper
By Beth Collins, Mar 15, 2012To know Matt Reed is to know his bug obsession. As a kid, he always hoped to work with insects when he grew up. Practicality took over and he ended up going into IT instead, but his love for the… Full Article ›
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The Saint Bernard, The Original Avalanche Search-and-Rescue Dog
By Jennifer Paull, Jan 26, 2012Odds are that the phrase “rescue dog” triggers a mental image for you of a shaggy, brown-and-white Saint Bernard, toting a little wooden barrel full of restorative brandy on its… Full Article ›
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What It's Like to Be an Avalanche Rescue Dog
By Jennifer Paull, Jan 26, 2012If you ever spot a dog jumping onto a ski lift, don’t worry, the high altitude isn’t getting to you. You may have spotted a canine avalanche expert, an essential member of a… Full Article ›
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California Mayor Broadcasts Birdsongs From Loudspeakers, And Cuts Crime in The Process
By Nora Zelevansky, Jan 18, 2012When Mayor R. Rex Parris of Lancaster, Calif., preaches about the benefits of tweeting, he’s not talking about social media. In March 2011, the notoriously offbeat official began playing… Full Article ›
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House Fire Was No Match For a Pit Bull Puppy Who Saved Her Owner's Life
By Shayna Meliker , Jan 17, 2012An early morning fire nearly claimed the life of a Pittsburgh man on Monday — but his 7-month-old Pit Bull, Diamond, saved the day. Gary Terrell told Channel 4 Action News that he was… Full Article ›
