Bucks County, PA – Arrow is the Lower Southampton Township, Pennsylvania Police Department’s first K-9 since the 1960s. Continue reading “New Jersey unwanted rescue dog becomes police department’s first K-9 in decades”
Category: May 2021
Dogs reunited with owner on live TV after Texas house fires
SAN LEON, Tex. – Two dogs were reunited with their frantic owner on live television in Texas after they went missing following a massive house fire. Continue reading “Dogs reunited with owner on live TV after Texas house fires”
Chuckie the dog finally goes home after 200 days in shelter
DOUGLAS, Mass. – A happy ending for a dog who has been searching for a home for more than 200 days. Continue reading “Chuckie the dog finally goes home after 200 days in shelter”
New law could end China’s infamous dog meat festival, says advocacy group
Yulin, China – Animal activists are celebrating a new law in China that regulates the mass trafficking of feral dogs into Yulin, in the Guangxi region, which has an annual dog meat festival. Continue reading “New law could end China’s infamous dog meat festival, says advocacy group”
‘I’m an emotional wreck right now’: South Carolina dog owner mourns loss of 2 pets mauled by pit bulls
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – A Summerville family is mourning the loss of their dogs after police say the pets were attacked and killed by a group of pit bulls over the weekend. Continue reading “‘I’m an emotional wreck right now’: South Carolina dog owner mourns loss of 2 pets mauled by pit bulls”
CHKD facility dog helping kids on their road to rehabilitation and recovery
NORFOLK, Va. – SaraLee, a 7-year-old purebred golden retriever, is a 40-hour-a-week employee of the eight-bed children’s rehab unit at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Continue reading “CHKD facility dog helping kids on their road to rehabilitation and recovery”
Rottweiler Rescued After Injuring Paw on Hike in California Forest
Goleta, CA – Lusha the dog “sat patiently on the stretcher for the duration of the 4.5-mile hike back,” according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading “Rottweiler Rescued After Injuring Paw on Hike in California Forest”
Combat veteran desperate for return of service dog, offering $20,000 reward
San Antonio, TX – A San Antonio combat veteran is desperate for the return of his service dog after he says the dog was abducted in November. Continue reading “Combat veteran desperate for return of service dog, offering $20,000 reward”
Philadelphia Water Department looking for adoptable dog to help combat urban pollution
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Water Department, alongside the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, is asking for the public’s help in selecting a “spokesdog” for its annual initiative urging dog owners to clean up after their pets. Continue reading “Philadelphia Water Department looking for adoptable dog to help combat urban pollution”
Assistance dog Morrissey graduates, will work with students who have Autism
PRINCETON, Mass. – Nearly two years, and thousands of hours of training later, Morrissey has graduated and was matched with a local school clinician, Air Force National Guard member. Continue reading “Assistance dog Morrissey graduates, will work with students who have Autism”