Service dogs are becoming a more common sight, which is great news for both dogs and the people who need them! More people with disabilites are finding friends to help make everyday…
Month: September 2024
People Pull Together To Help Pets In Hurricane Florence’s Path
When faced with something as devastating and dangerous as a hurricane, people will come together in amazing ways to help each other through it. And pets are definitely not excluded. On the…
Reporter Interrupts Live Newscast To Help Rescue Dog From Hurricane Flood Waters
Reporter, Julie Wilson was recording a Facebook Live video in the hurricane-ravaged town of New Bern, North Carolina on Friday when she found herself caught up in the rescue effort. As Wilson waded…
Trucker Drives 64 Shelter Pets Out Of The Path Of Hurricane Florence
51-year-old Tony Alsup hopes to open his own animal shelter one day. Until that dream becomes a reality, he is doing everything in his power to help dogs and cats affected by…
Furry Fire Survivor Is The Newest Firefighter In This Florida Town
After weeks of recovering from third-degree burns, a furry survivor named Ruby is ready for her second chance at life. She miraculously survived a devastating fire, and Palm Harbor Fire Rescue in…
Shelter Operator Who Opened Her Doors To Displaced Pets During Hurricane Florence Is Facing Charges For Her Good Deed
UPDATE: The county has dropped the charges against Tammie Hedges. District Attorney Matthew Delbridge released the following statement – which confirms that the charges are dropped, but definitely does not apologize for…
Can Dogs Forget The People They Love?
When you have to leave home and your dog, or if your dog is lost for an extended period of time, you may be worried that he isn’t going to remember you…
California Law Will Give Pets More Status In Divorce Cases
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Thursday that will give pets more status in divorce cases starting next year. The law previously required judges to consider pets property, which had to…
Here’s How Your Phone Might Be Hurting Your Relationship With Your Dog
Dogs let us know in different ways that they need more attention. You might get a nudge, or a whine. Some dogs who aren’t familiar with the concept of “personal space” might…
SC Groomer Offers Free Services To Dogs Displaced By Hurricane Florence
Jennifer Ward is the owner and operator of RiverPaws Pet Spa in historic downtown Conway, SC. The beautiful, riverside city is one of many in the Carolinas devastated by Hurricane Florence. In…