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  • Emotional Support Animals: Separating Fact From Fiction, Where They're Allowed and More
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 11, 2017

    For a person coping with a disabling condition, an emotional support animal (ESA) can provide comfort and companionship. But as the number of emotional support animals increases, so does confusion… Full Article ›


  • Bloodhound Puppy Sworn in as K9 Detective
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 10, 2017

    An adorable new member of the West York Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania took the oath of office last week. The department will soon be training Detective Prince, a 13-week-old Bloodhound,… Full Article ›


  • Formerly Abused Beagle Joins U.S. Customs
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 24, 2017

    Rescue Dog Joins “Beagle Brigade”At 3 years old, Murray has been through a lot. After an Atlanta area shelter saved him from abuse and neglect, he was adopted by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health… Full Article ›


  • Inside the Heeling House, Where Children With Special Needs and Dogs Are Working Together
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 15, 2017

    At a new center in northern Virginia, special-needs children are working on everything from social skills and communication to reading and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills —… Full Article ›


  • Police Department Hires Comfort Puppy
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 9, 2017

    The Sterling, Illinois, police department has one cute new recruit: Brinkley, a 2-month-old puppy who will serve the community as a comfort dog. The pup will help to calm crime victims, visit… Full Article ›


  • Soldier Drapes Flag Over Late K9’s Body
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 7, 2017

    U.S. Air Force soldier Kyle Smith took his beloved retired military working dog, Bodza, to the veterinarian last week because the 11-year-old German Shepherd was struggling to walk. When he was… Full Article ›


  • Farm Dogs: 10 Breeds That May Surprise You
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 1, 2017

    It takes a lot of helping hands — and paws — to run a farm.   In her new breed guide, Farm Dogs, author Janet Vorwald Dohner describes the working traits and history of a whopping 93… Full Article ›


  • Students Connect With Therapy Dog
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 1, 2017

    Victor is one of a growing number of four-legged school staff members. The 7-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, who’s a therapy dog, has been working with school counselor Marcella Holmes at… Full Article ›


  • Retired Military Dog Is All Smiles After Finding a Forever Home
    By Colleen Oakley, December 19, 2016

    A retiring CWD (contract working dog) from Kuwait found his forever home, thanks to Mission K9 Rescue, a non-profit organization that helps retired military dogs get adopted. Keeley will be… Full Article ›


  • Therapy Dogs Comfort People Affected by Oakland Warehouse Fire
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 8, 2016

    The Valley Humane Society’s therapy dogs are offering comfort to the loved ones of the 36 people who died in a massive warehouse fire in Oakland, California. “With the compassion and the… Full Article ›


  • Dogs Donate Blood to Save Injured Police Dog
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 16, 2016

    Boise, Idaho, police dog Jardo is home recovering after being shot by a suspect on Friday. He survived the injury thanks in part to two fellow dogs. Myles, a 6-year-old Golden Retriever who… Full Article ›


  • Ruthie the Comfort Dog Will Be Honored With ASPCA's Dog of the Year Award
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres , November 15, 2016

    Ruthie, a Golden Retriever who’s one of the Lutheran Church Charities’ K9 Comfort Dogs, is headed to New York City today. This time, instead of traveling to help others, she’ll be recognized for… Full Article ›



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