Dogs help war vets find 'new normal'
Mary Cortani is working to help some of them enjoy life again. Through her nonprofit, Operation Freedom Paws, Cortani helps veterans train their own service dogs in northern California. She often helps match veterans with dogs from shelters or rescue ...www.cnn.com
Monument to honor military working dogs
LOS ANGELES - The act of Congress is in the books, the bills are paid, and the sculptural work is cast. One of the biggest parades in the world will start a glory tour and a countdown to the dedication.www.dispatch.com
South Bend woman's guide dog honored for work
Tabitha's incredible work as Drake's guide dog for almost seven years was to be recognized during Thursday's television broadcast of the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards on the Hallmark Channel, the South Bend Tribune reported ...www.seattlepi.com
'Dogs Of Courage' Book Reveals Hardworking Canines Behind Hurricane ...
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Rogak researched Search and Rescue Dogs for her new book "Dogs of Courage: The Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs Around the World." While all urban police and fire departments have K-9 units trained in basic ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Local man's service dog complaint against Weis goes viral
Goshaw last Thursday posted a 133-word grievance on Weis Markets' Facebook page, claiming he was kicked out of a Weis supermarket in Lancaster because he entered with a service dog in training. His complaint struck a chord with Facebook users.lancasteronline.com
Grand Ledge school trains dogs to serve
Six-year-old David Facey of Gull Lake is seen with his service dog, Venture, who carries his small oxygen tank. Great Lakes Assistance Dogs helps train dogs to serve as service animals for their owners.www.lansingstatejournal.com
Military Working Dogs Detachment activates
"With today's activation, we recognize the value and importance of our military working dogs, their handlers, and the true team that they make," Parsons said.www.dvidshub.net
New national monument honors military service dogs
The first national monument to pay tribute to military dogs will be unveiled in California in just two months. The U.S. Working Dog Teams National Monument will honor every dog that has served in combat since World War II. Some cities, cemeteries and ...www.mercurynews.com
BOOK BOUND: John O'Hurley's words of wisdom go to the dogs
O'Hurley's appreciation for his dogs is profoundly matched with his love for his son in his second work, and William is growing to appreciate canines as well.mainlinemedianews.com
All-American Dogs Foundation Trains Service Dogs For Olympia's Wounded Vets
Since then, this foundation has evolved into a growing program that provides service dogs to wounded soldiers through the help of not only Aaron and Jean but also through team members Stephanie Gerken and Kathy Kupper, trainers and puppy raisers.www.thurstontalk.com
Dog Helps Comfort Sexual-Assault Victims
"In 2005, I was working as a school-resource officer, and I knew there had to be somewhere that dogs [or] animals fit into the legal system outside of apprehension and drug dogs," Urban said. She started researching different options that could fit and ...www.digtriad.com
Hero Dog Awards: Host Kristin Chenoweth happily goes to the dogs
"I want the world to know what military working dogs are," Shuck says. "They are so valuable on the battlefield, and they need the support of the American people.blog.zap2it.com
Military service encompasses diverse duties
Joe Pate and his military working dog, Aida, search polling locations in northern Iraq. Contributed photo. Enlarge photo. Joe Pate and his military working dog, Aida, search polling locations in northern Iraq before the January 2009 elections. By Ann ...www.bonnersprings.com
Lifesaving Army dog comes home for good
Charlie R., a Cordes Junction Army veteran who asked that his last name not be used, was serving as a dog handler in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York when he met the tiny Labrador pup and knew he wanted to work with her. Four years ...www.bigbugnews.com
A tribute to military working dogs and their handlers
Brandee Moyer, a dog handler with Cherry Point's Provost Marshal's Office and her partner Rambo, a military working dog. Rambo was forced to retire in August after he injured his left shoulder during bite training, according to a Marine Corps press ...militarytimes.com
Doggy rehab helps dogs with injuries
"Most of the patients we work with here have undergone surgery," explains Dr. Kenneth Ransom. "Whether it's for spinal cord surgery, for fractures, for ligament and tendon injuries, but we do work with other cases. Older dogs geriatric dogs that have ...www.abc26.com
After firing, Moreau lacks dog officer
Davis also asked for identification as town dog control officer - a shirt and sign to put on his car, he said. Jenkins said Wednesday the town was working on getting him the identification, but other issues with Davis' performance had persisted. He ...poststar.com
WOWK -- Charleston - Huntington, Working For You2-year-old boy killed at Pa ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A 2-year-old boy visiting the Pittsburgh zoo was killed Sunday morning when he fell off a railing that his mother had put him on top of to view a pack of African painted dogs, who pounced on the child and mauled him, police said. It ...www.wowktv.com
Yoga and Boot Camp Go to the Dogs
The idea for Thank Dog! Bootcamp was born in 2007 after Bowers began working out at Barry's Bootcamp, a California-based workout program popular with celebrities like Kim Kardashian.abcnews.go.com
Namibia: They Chase Us About Like Dogs
"People are saying that we should work eight hours, but they want us to work from seven to six. They also don't keep their promises of registering us for social security after three months.allafrica.com
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