District attorney in Massachusetts welcomes assistance dog to comfort victims of child abuse

FALL RIVER, Mass. — A dog that has been brought in by a district attorney in Massachusetts to lend a helping paw to children in need. Continue reading “District attorney in Massachusetts welcomes assistance dog to comfort victims of child abuse”

Denver Dog Dies While In The Care Of Rover App Sitter, Dog Owner Calling For Heightened Screening Requirements

DENVER, CO – Terence Rugg lost his father and his dog within weeks of each other. He says thanks to a dog sitter he found through the app Rover, the last few weeks have been “the most difficult time of (his) life,” and he’s hoping his story will help alert others to potential risks. Continue reading “Denver Dog Dies While In The Care Of Rover App Sitter, Dog Owner Calling For Heightened Screening Requirements”

More than 300 animal cruelty cases in SC since Jan. 1, says Charleston Animal Society

More than 330 animal cruelty cases across the state have already been reported to the Charleston Animal Society since the New Year. Continue reading “More than 300 animal cruelty cases in SC since Jan. 1, says Charleston Animal Society”

Therapy dogs visit a TGC library every week for those seeking relief

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Tom Green County Library – Angelo West Branch is open five days a week, serving as a place for people in the community to do things like check out books, decompress and hold special events. Continue reading “Therapy dogs visit a TGC library every week for those seeking relief”