Service Dog News
Police welcomes new recruit
April 27, 2020
An idea years in the making finally became a reality this week when the Claremont Police Department announced that a new furry officer will join the force later this year — a comfort dog from Hero Pups in Portsmouth. In a public Facebook post on Wednesday, April 22, Claremont Police Department said that a male […]
Fundraiser for dogs
April 27, 2020
An online trivia game is going to the dogs. After several of its fundraising events were postponed by COVID-19, BC and Alberta Guide Dogs needed to get creative with ideas for generating revenues online. A Virtual Trivia Night live game on Saturday, April 25 will allow people to maintain physical distancing and still help the […]
Veteran and service dog
April 27, 2020
U.S. Army Veteran, Nick Myers of Grand Haven has seen his email and Facebook blowing up with messages ever since we brought you his story on Friday. “I’ve received probably close to 40 or 50 emails from people that want to help out,” Myers said. Myers served in Afghanistan and is diagnosed with PTSD. He […]
Service dog in training
April 27, 2020
This is Dolce. But don’t let his calm demeanor and cute button eyes fool you. Dolce is in training and soon enough he will have a very important job to do. “Today we are really excited because we’ve been donated a puppy by a very gracious breeder in Red deer to work towards service dog […]
Police gets two new dogs
April 27, 2020
Two new officers at the Santa Fe Police Department have special skills that set them apart from others on the force. They can quickly track suspects, have a heightened sense of hearing, and can detect the odors of narcotics and explosives. After a seven-year hiatus, the Santa Fe Police Department has restarted its K-9 program […]
Jet the fire service dog
April 27, 2020
Arson and deliberate fires are serious crimes which take up valuable time from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, when crews could be dealing with other major incidents. Therefore, the service needs all the help it can get when it comes to finding and detecting deliberate fires across Bristol. And so a Fire Dog called Jet, […]
K-9 HERO
April 27, 2020
The dogs of war, the dogs that help keep the peace, the dogs that track down the bad guys and turn up the missing, Man’s best friend and co-worker. What happens to them after a lifetime of service? Many retire with their handlers but not all. When the time comes, who rescues the rescuers? […]
Working dog trains
April 27, 2020
The 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Flight conducted a roadway detection training April 15 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. During the training, the squadron’s military working dog and handler teams faced a test of endurance and readiness as they rucked approximately 2 miles from the kennels toward Wall Beach and back. “The ruck […]
Service dogs are needed
April 27, 2020
During the stay-at-home orders, more and more retired veterans that are suffering mental and physical disabilities are looking for service dogs. For retired veterans dealing with PTSD and or physical injuries, COVID-19 is bringing up memories they didn’t know they had. Memories they tucked away in a dark place. That’s why the local nonprofit, Veterans […]
HUD Issues New Guidance On Reasonable Accommodations For Assistance Animals
April 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released guidance today that clarifies how housing providers can comply with the Fair Housing Act when assessing a request from a person with a disability to have an assistance animal. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing against individuals who have disabilities that affect a major […]
