Herman is an 11-year-old Rat Terrier. When his elderly owner, Mary was hospitalized with respiratory failure, State Line Animal Hospital in Leawood, Kansas took him in. Sadly, Mary’s condition proved to be terminal….
Month: September 2024
Science Says Your Dog Isn’t Exceptionally Smart – Internet Disagrees
You’ve probably seen these questionable headlines flying around lately saying that our dogs aren’t as smart as we think they are. These lame, lame headlines. Screenshot: nytimes.com To be fair, the articles…
Shirtless Firefighters Pose With Pups For 2019 Australian Firefighters Calendar
What could be hotter than shirtless firefighters with dogs? Shirtless firefighters raising money for charity with dogs! The 2019 Australian Firefighters Dog Calendar is ready to grace your wall with 11 beefy…
6-Year-Old Boy Sells Pumpkins To Raise Money For A Diabetic Alert Dog
6-year-old Ian Unger has Type I Diabetes and relies on an insulin pump and a 24-hour glucose monitor. More than anything, he wants to ride the schoolbus with his fellow kindergarteners. Recently his…
Study Suggests Letting Dogs Sleep In Bed Is Good For Chronic Pain Sufferers
Healthcare providers often recommend removing pets from the bedroom in order to improve a patient’s sleep quality. While dogs can certainly be disruptive bed hogs, a study conducted by the University of…
Atlanta Considers Bill To Ban Sale Of Pets From Puppy & Kitten Mills
This week, three Atlanta City Councilmembers introduced a bill to ban stores from selling animals from “puppy and kitten mills.” The legislation will move to the Public Safety Committee for consideration at the meeting…
Researchers Hope To Identify Successful Working Dogs Through Cognitive Testing
There are a wide variety of working roles available to dogs. From detecting drugs, bombs and bedbugs, to guiding the blind and sniffing out signs of illness, there are more jobs than…
Terminally Ill Pooch Becomes An Honorary Police Dog For A Day
On October 1, the Miller family of Wilmington, NC received heartbreaking news. Their beloved 14-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, Jack has terminal cancer. But until his final day comes, the Millers have vowed…
Wilson’s Estate Donates Over $30,000 In Luxury Jewelry To Philadelphia Rescue!
UPDATE: All pieces have since been sold! It’s been said that dogs are man’s best friend, and diamonds are a woman’s – but why not have both? Wilson’s Estate Jewelry loves diamonds…
Florida Family Has Heartwarming Reunion After Losing Home To Hurricane Michael
When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle, thousands of people and pets lost their homes. The winds tore away roofs while pounding rain sent floodwaters rushing through neighborhoods. People had to pack…