LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky nurse is taking care of a terminally ill patient’s dog after the man said he had no other family to care for it. Continue reading “Kentucky nurse cares for terminally ill patient’s dog”
Category: May 2020
This $4B road project had a bird problem. Dogs are helping fix it
NORFOLK, VA – A pack of 20 border collies has been patrolling to move a colony of migratory seabirds whose nesting site stood in the way of the $4 billion road project. Continue reading “This $4B road project had a bird problem. Dogs are helping fix it”
Meet Dr. Moose: Virginia Tech awards one of its therapy dogs an honorary doctorate degree
A therapy dog named Moose who has helped thousands of students at Virginia Tech has been awarded an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine. Continue reading “Meet Dr. Moose: Virginia Tech awards one of its therapy dogs an honorary doctorate degree”
Overweight Chihuahua Abandoned on New Jersey Highway Is Rescued
OAKLAND, NJ – A disabled and overweight Chihuahua is on the road to recovery after he was rescued from a crate on the side of a highway. Continue reading “Overweight Chihuahua Abandoned on New Jersey Highway Is Rescued”
Marine Corps K9 achieves legendary status in special ops community
Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Alex Schnell said he knew that he had a very unique animal on his hands the very first time he saw K9 Bass, a Belgian Malinois. Continue reading “Marine Corps K9 achieves legendary status in special ops community”
Dog dies 2 days after being rescued on LIVE PD, rescuers honored by RCSD
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxine, a 17-year-old golden retriever-red heeler mix that rescued from a storm drain on national TV has passed away. Continue reading “Dog dies 2 days after being rescued on LIVE PD, rescuers honored by RCSD”
Adopted dog takes 97-day walk back to foster mom
ST PAUL, Minn. — Zelda, a six-year-old German shepherd mix, may not have a pedigree. But no one can question her sense of direction. Continue reading “Adopted dog takes 97-day walk back to foster mom”
Siberian Husky wins Best in Show at 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show
Pomona, Calif. – Nick the Siberian Husky beat out hundreds of dogs representing over 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club. Continue reading “Siberian Husky wins Best in Show at 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show”
Dogs corner leopard after it charges at truck driver, spine-chilling footage goes viral
India – ‘Man’s best friend!’ A video of a leopard being cornered by some stray dogs has created a buzz online. Continue reading “Dogs corner leopard after it charges at truck driver, spine-chilling footage goes viral”
Humane Society lists 2020 ‘Horrible Hundred’ puppy mills/ shelters
The Humane Society of the United States, in a recent report, listed its 2020 “Horrible Hundred,” which is a sampling of problem puppy mills and shelters in the country. Continue reading “Humane Society lists 2020 ‘Horrible Hundred’ puppy mills/ shelters”