Everyday thousands of dogs help the blind and visually impaired navigate their surroundings, so that they could lead rich and productive lives. Dogs can be trained to do this and so much more for humans. So, why not provide the same kind of support for their fellow canines? It turns …
A dog walks the halls of a courthouse in Ohio. But there’s no need to call security. This pooch is on the job. Meet Atticus. This two-year-old yellow Labrador retriever is the newest employee of the Lake County Common Pleas Court. His main role would be to help people relieve …
The Chicago Police Department on Tuesday reunited a family with its beloved chihuahua, who went missing four years ago. Calumet District Officers were on patrol when two people flagged them down. The pair said they found a dog wandering the streets in the city’s West Pullman neighborhood and were concerned …
You’ve probably heard that seven years is equivalent to roughly (ruffly?) one dog year. But how accurate is that equation? Some veterinarians would say your math is a little off. Dr. Mary Becker says 1-year-old dogs may have a little bit of growing to do, but they’re sexually mature by …
About two dozen uniformed firefighters lined up in two rows outside the Fairfield Animal Hospital in Cypress, Texas. Between them, an aged golden retriever limped toward the clinic’s doors wagging its tail. Some had tears in their eyes. They were bidding farewell to a hero. The dog Bretagne (pronounced “Brittany”) …
After being rejected by thousands of people, Britain’s “loneliest dog” may soon walk the red carpet as star of the latest “Transformers” movie. Freya is a Staffordshire bull terrier who has spent the last six years at the Freshfields Animal Shelter in Liverpool. She walked into the kennel six years …
Going out for lunch can be a drag for dog lovers who can’t be away from their pooches for too long. If you’re one of these people, and you find yourself in the Swedish town of Gothenburg, you’re in for a treat. And so is your dog. The Avenyfamiljen restaurant chain …
Tula, the pup-arazzo, is taking the Internet by storm. Equipped with a GoPro, she roams dog parks throughout the Twin Cities capturing behind-the-scenes looks at how dogs unwind. Her Instagram handle is fittingly-titled @caninehappyhour. Every day, Tula provides her social media followers with vibrant photos of her and other dogs …
After a two-day search that involved Black Hawk helicopters, a missing 23-year-old and his beloved dog were found safe. Cody Michael and his dog Bauer were reported missing after embarking on a hike near the Donner Summit in Sacramento. Army National Guardsmen spotted the pair at the Cherry Point area …
Unleash the Happy!! Multiple studies show that workplace stress is on the rise. From massive workloads to limited job security, work-related stressors are damaging the American worker each day. One company decided to fight this trend by easing the workday with an extracurricular activity: Playing with adorable doggies. Dogswell, makers …