Category: May 2023

Cannes, France – Border collie Messi, who played Snoop in Justine Triet’s French film “Anatomy of a Fall,” fetched the top prize at the annual Palm Dog awards in Cannes, France on Friday (May 26). Continue reading “Border collie wins top prize at Cannes Palm Dog awards”

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A local veteran and his service dog are being featured in a documentary about the daily struggles of living with PTSD and how their inseparable bond helps lead to a path of healing. Continue reading “How a service dog has helped SJ veteran recover from PTSD with ‘unconditional love’”

NAUGATUCK, CT – Police in Naugatuck are seeking the public’s help in finding who is responsible for abusing a dog. Continue reading “Naugatuck police: dog found abused had 28-inch chain embedded in its’ neck”

South Orange, NJ – A service dog named Justin received a diploma as his owner graduated from Seton Hall University in New Jersey on Monday, May 22. Continue reading “Service dog gets diploma after attending classes with owner”

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University. Continue reading “Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students’ mental health”

Tuscumbia, AL – On Tuesday, the Colbert County Animal Shelter posted to its Facebook page that opening would be delayed due to one of the dogs in the shelter “throwing a party” the night before. Continue reading “Colbert County Animal Shelter husky gets adopted after destroying shelter office”

Newark, NJ – Navigating Newark Liberty Airport, and commercial air travel in general, can be stressful for anyone. For blind or low-sighted individuals, a guide dog can make the difference in reaching a final destination with confidence. Continue reading “Newark Airport goes to the (guide) dogs as Seeing Eye training resumes”

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – There’s a student who is at the top of his class at Lambert High School — but he’s not your average teenager. He’s graded not on writing or arithmetic, but in the hearts of the students at school. Continue reading “Therapy dog program turns into vocational training for students with special needs at this Forysth County school”

HILLSBORO Ore. – K9 officers from around the area showed off their skills in front of a big crowd on Saturday in Hillsboro. Continue reading “K9s compete for ‘Top Dog’ at event in Hillsboro”

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Burbank Animal Shelter is hoping to find someone to adopt a loving pair of dogs that have been living there for nearly two years. Continue reading “Inseparable pair of pups who’ve been at Burbank shelter for nearly 2 years ready for loving home”