Service Dog News
Service dogs miss the world
April 29, 2020
Imagine being a puppy trying to learn all of the nuances of becoming a service dog going out in an environment that’s suddenly become very quiet. Officials for Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.) are doing all they can to raise and train the 15 puppies that are currently in the program preparing to be placed […]
Pantry offers helping hand for Pets
April 28, 2020
PETOSKEY — Food pantries and meal programs have been in the spotlight in recent weeks as Northern Michigan communities adjust to life under quarantine, but one Petoskey-area business owner wanted to make sure cats and dogs weren’t being left out. Savannah Schlehuber, owner of Nakina & Ko. salon, opened a self-serve, curbside pet pantry in […]
Veterinary ophthalmologist researches treatment for pigmentary uveitis
April 28, 2020
At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems—but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine to diagnosing and treating eye conditions […]
Nonprofit Harley’s Hope Foundation helps pets
April 28, 2020
A local nonprofit, through its free food and delivery services, is helping to keep pets and pet owners together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harley’s Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Pet Pantry, is offering free cat and dog food and delivery services for residents of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties and their four-legged companions […]
FORTUNA IS DENYING SERVICE ANIMALS INTO THE STORE,
April 28, 2020
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If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you.
April 28, 2020
If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you. According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world’s top veterinarians, “Canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be,” says Dr. Richter. “And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition.” According to Richter, some […]
Teen with rare form of muscular dystrophy given drive-by birthday parade
April 28, 2020
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. The sirens that filled the quiet, dead-end residential road in Highlandville brought a smile to the face of Billy Scott. He didn’t know that all the noise was actually the front of a parade dedicated to him, but he knew something was up. On his 15th birthday Billy was getting something most of us […]
Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns
April 28, 2020
NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for new coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The pet dog of a family taking part in a study at Duke University is apparently the first in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Chris Woods, the lead investigator of the Molecular and Epidemiological Study of Suspected Infection (MESSI), confirmed in a statement to CBS News that, “To […]
Paws of Courage
April 27, 2020
The AKC Paw of Courage is an award given to show appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. This award recognizes dogs who serve their communities, making great impacts in the lives of their human counterparts. Paw of Courage awards can be presented to Police K-9s, Military Working Dogs, Therapy […]
