Service Animals (10)
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Service Dog in Cap and Gown Becomes a Celebrity
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 16, 2013With a little pomp and circumstance, Hero the service dog graduated alongside his best pal last weekend. The canine, who we think deserves an honorary degree, donned a mortarboard and… Full Article ›
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Veterinary Ophthalmologists Donate Exams for Service Animals
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 8, 2013While a dog would surely choose smell over vision if forced to have one or the other, those dogs who serve us need to see to do their jobs. That’s obviously true of dogs who assist the visually… Full Article ›
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How Do I Explain Service Dogs to My Children?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. How can I explain a service dog's job to my children? I want them to understand that these dogs are not there to play with them but to help their owners. A. I’m so glad to have… Full Article ›
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Seizure-Detecting Rescue Dog Is a Hero to 6-Year-Old Boy
By Shayna Meliker, Sep 10, 2012When 6-year-old Leo was just a toddler, doctors discovered that he suffers from multiple brain aneurysms that cause seizures. During his extensive stays at the hospital, the kindergartner fell in… Full Article ›
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5 Assistance Dogs Who Are True Heroes
By Laura Cross, Aug 9, 2012It takes a certain personality to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, never complain and never get paid. We call this type a hero, and there are lots of dogs who fit the bill. Assistance dogs help… Full Article ›
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The Wait Is Over for an Amazing Boy in Need of a Seizure Service Dog
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 8, 2012In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, we decided to check in on a special boy whom we first featured last September — an enterprising 7-year-old who wrote a children’s book, The… Full Article ›
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3-Year-Old Has a Lifesaving Buddy: Her Diabetic Alert Dog
By Shayna Meliker, Jun 4, 2012For one Texas family, peace of mind comes in the form of a four-legged package. Sarah Wilson has lost track of the number of times that Ruby, a diabetic alert dog, has saved her daughter's… Full Article ›
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Stolen Dog Returned to 4-Year-Old Burn Victim
By Shayna Meliker, May 21, 2012After 4-year-old Eric Rodriguez sustained serious burns in a fire, his family gave him a loving companion: a Yorkshire Terrier named Princess. But when someone snatched the pup from the… Full Article ›
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Potbellied Pigs: The New Therapy Animals
By Carrie Sloan, May 22, 2012Move over, Babe. There's a new breed of pig in town. While certain little piggies may go to market, others spend their free time working as assisted-therapy animals in schools and nursing… Full Article ›
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3 Ways Your Dog’s Nose Could Save Your Life
By Jennifer Paull , May 16, 2012When news headlines trumpet a dog sniffing out trouble and saving someone’s life, there’s often a dramatic story to tell: a fire, an explosive or a search-and-rescue operation. But… Full Article ›