Category: 2018

A proposed bill, House Bill 539, recognizes the Labrador retriever as the official state dog. If it passes, Ohio will join 12 other states that also have a state dog.  Continue reading “Ohio might soon have an official state dog. 12 other states already do”

The ‘Beringia’ trek covers more than 2,000 kilometers of grueling terrain and supports a vital tradition in Russia’s Far East.  Continue reading “Russia holds world’s longest sled race”

A heroic police dog that was stabbed with a 10-inch knife while chasing a robbery suspect has been honored with a prestigious award.  Continue reading “Hero police dog saves partner’s life and receives highest bravery award for animals”

The average age of dogs currently in the care of Dogs Trust is just four-years-old but more than 150 of the homeless hounds waiting to find their special someone are over eight.  Continue reading “20-year-old dog Snowy finds love with new owner”

The dog is 6ft tall and weighs 12st at just nine months old. She eats eight cups of a dog food a day and prefers to play with a four by four piece of fence post than a squeaky toy.  Continue reading “World’s biggest puppy bred to recreate giant prehistoric monster dog”

Holy Spirit Academy had some special guests in the classroom this week as a couple of dog volunteers and their handlers came to the school and students got to read to them.  Continue reading “Dog tales helps young readers”

For a lot of workers and students, a pet or even just a short therapy session with therapy animals can be super helpful – especially for women.  Continue reading “From parkland to workplaces: therapy pets could be the future of women’s mental health care”

That holiday is National K-9 Veterans Day on March 13. It is celebrated on the same day the US Army K-9 Corps was founded.  Continue reading “Here’s how to celebrate National K-9 Veterans Day “

NORTH READING, Massachusetts–Surveillance video  captured dramatic moments while officers and firefighters were trying to save a puppy from dying.  Continue reading “Dramatic video: Police and firefighters help save choking puppy”

The Mighty Texas Dog Walk will tackle a Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Cake for Dogs with a titanic treat.  Continue reading “Dog organization attempts Guinness World Record for largest dog cake”