The Assembly’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 includes $100,000 to provide retired California Highway Patrol police dogs with a $2,000 retirement plan. Continue reading “In California, even some dogs might get state pensions”
Category: 2017
Practically Blind Pittie Gets Contacts; Now Loves Staring in Mirror!
Contact lenses for dogs? Yes, really ! The contacts can be left in for up to a month, but Gremlin seems to prefer having hers changed out about once a week. Continue reading “Practically Blind Pittie Gets Contacts; Now Loves Staring in Mirror!”
Alberta dog honoured as hero after rescuing owner from Arizona desert
Becky Jo has been named to the Purina Hall of Fame for her heroic efforts in saving her owner who was thrown from the saddle and knocked unconscious last year. Continue reading “Alberta dog honoured as hero after rescuing owner from Arizona desert”
Dog flu found in Florida for first time
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the disease is an avian flu virus that adapted and spread to dogs. Continue reading “Dog flu found in Florida for first time”
Dog saves family from burning home, then goes missing
She continued, “Luckily, our dog was out back. She was barking at his bedroom window to try to wake him because she knew something was wrong. Continue reading “Dog saves family from burning home, then goes missing”
Belief in a big-hearted dog finally won it a home
It’s the happy ending volunteer Carole had waited and worked so hard for. “I was so happy for him,” she says. Sometimes she visits with treats and he gives her a huge welcome. Continue reading “Belief in a big-hearted dog finally won it a home”
Lost dog back home after 7-day adventure in the wilds
Stuart, a three-year-old, 100-pound Bernese mountain dog, went missing on Saturday, May 20. Continue reading “Lost dog back home after 7-day adventure in the wilds”
Pet tech will transform a dog’s life in some surprising ways
Technology has already revolutionized your life. Now it could do the same for your pet. Continue reading “Pet tech will transform a dog’s life in some surprising ways”
UNC baseball introduces team service dog and it’s a total home run
His name is Remington — Remi, for short — and he’s a trained psychiatric, medical alert, facility, rehabilitation service dog, to be exact. Continue reading “UNC baseball introduces team service dog and it’s a total home run”
School includes teen’s dog in yearbook, and that’s no accident
Captured in the picture is Alpha, a service dog, who among being the cutest graduate of the year, is also a life saver. Continue reading “School includes teen’s dog in yearbook, and that’s no accident”