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Emotional Support Animals: Separating Fact From Fiction, Where They're Allowed and More
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Apr 11 15:37:16 EDT 2017For 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 ›
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Bloodhound Puppy Sworn in as K9 Detective
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon Apr 10 06:59:16 EDT 2017An 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 ›
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Formerly Abused Beagle Joins U.S. Customs
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Mar 24 12:25:25 EDT 2017Rescue 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 ›
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Inside the Heeling House, Where Children With Special Needs and Dogs Are Working Together
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Mar 15 07:04:27 EDT 2017At 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 ›
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Police Department Hires Comfort Puppy
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Mar 09 06:51:09 EST 2017The 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 ›
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Soldier Drapes Flag Over Late K9’s Body
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Mar 07 07:02:48 EST 2017U.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 ›
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Farm Dogs: 10 Breeds That May Surprise You
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Mar 01 14:02:00 EST 2017It 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 ›
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Students Connect With Therapy Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Mar 01 07:02:08 EST 2017Victor 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 ›
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Retired Military Dog Is All Smiles After Finding a Forever Home
By Colleen Oakley, Mon Dec 19 06:57:23 EST 2016A 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 ›
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Therapy Dogs Comfort People Affected by Oakland Warehouse Fire
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Dec 08 06:55:08 EST 2016The 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 ›
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Dogs Donate Blood to Save Injured Police Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Nov 16 06:50:49 EST 2016Boise, 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 ›
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Ruthie the Comfort Dog Will Be Honored With ASPCA's Dog of the Year Award
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , Tue Nov 15 06:59:20 EST 2016Ruthie, 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 ›