Category: February 2024

COVENTRY, R.I. – The victims of a house fire in Rhode Island are crediting the dog they rescued from the streets years ago for saving their lives. Continue reading “Rescue dog saves Rhode Island family from house fire”

Perry, FL – The Florida Department of Corrections graduated 26 correctional officers from across the state from their K9 Tracking Team Academy. Continue reading “VIDEO: Wakulla County officer among statewide K9 Tracking Team Academy graduates”

BALTIMORE, MD – We introduced you to Linus, a dog that was featured in the puppy bowl while representing Baltimore and the Ronnie Stanley Foundation, but he is more than just a cute pup. Continue reading “Former Puppy Bowl player becomes a therapy dog”

Conqueiros, Portugal – Bobi the dog has been posthumously stripped of his title as world’s oldest dog over a dispute about his real age. Continue reading “‘World’s oldest dog’ stripped of title”

LOCKPORT, N.Y. – A local veteran organization is expanding its service dog training program within county jails and state prisons. Continue reading “‘It’s like having a best friend’: Incarcerated individuals train service dogs for veterans at Niagara County Jail”

Boston, MA – Two canine celebrities from Massachusetts were featured on Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala on Wednesday, Feb. 21 on CBS. Continue reading “Two Massachusetts dogs featured on Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala”

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. –Three German shepherds jumped into a St. Pete woman’s car while dropping her daughter off at day care Tuesday morning and would not get out until police arrived to help.  Continue reading “German shepherds jump into St. Pete mother’s car, won’t leave”

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – K9 Hurricane, an almost 15-year-old Belgian Malinois, is now retired and enjoys a slower life here in Colorado Springs but, before he moved here, he worked at the White House as part of the United States Secret Service. Continue reading “Colorado Springs non-profit helps retired working dogs in honor of Secret Service K9”

WAUKEE, IA – It was a wonderful weekend for one Waukee family. Continue reading “Missing mastiff named Ladybug trapped 14 miles from home, reunited with owners after 3 months”

San Francisco, CA – Loyal, a first-of-its-kind anti-aging drug in the works to extend the life of dogs, has reached a key milestone: senior dogs across the U.S. are taking the pill as part of a clinical trial. Continue reading “Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill”