Four dogs transferred to GBHS critical care clinic following law enforcement action

Four dogs were transferred to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) Walker County Animal Services late Monday evening following action by the Walker Coun ...
TribLIVE.com

Carol Borden: Service dogs part of the veteran suicide prevention solution

Veteran suicide is a persistent public health crisis in the United States. Though veterans make up just 7% of the adult population, they account for nearly 14% of adult suicides — 20 veterans lost ...
The Conversation

Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt

David L. Weimer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The Macomb Daily

SERVICE CIRCUIT: Leader Dogs get enrichment thanks to Lions clubs

Lions club members in Macomb and Oakland counties gathered before Christmas for a service project. The Saint Clair Shores Lions Club hosted the work session and district meeting that took place at the ...
prisonjournalismproject

What It’s Like Raising Puppies to Be Service Dogs in Prison

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Sprawled out on the concrete floor of my cell was Adams, a good boy and a plush pillow. Burrowing my face in his ...
National Hockey League

Avalanche to air animated program to raise money for service dogs

DENVER --The Colorado Avalanche, in collaboration with the National Hockey League and Sony’s Beyond Sports, today announced plans to air a real-time, animated program for the Avs’ game versus the ...
Lawrence Times

Here’s a sneak peek at Runner, service-dog-in-training and future Watkins Museum volunteer

Runner, the latest service-dog-in-training being raised by a Watkins Museum volunteer, stopped by the museum Thursday to greet her future colleagues. Doug Tyler doubles as a volunteer with the Watkins ...
monvalleyindependent

Dozens brrr-ave icy temps for Glassport legion’s polar plunge

The Polar Bear Plunge in Glassport doesn’t last very long. For those running in, including me in years past, the shock hits all at once. Breath gone. Icy water biting hard. And then it’s over. What ...
Sarasota Magazine

Dogs Inc. Provides Those in Need With Trained Guide, Service and Companion Dogs

In May 2024, the more than four-decade-old Southeastern Guide Dogs nonprofit organization changed its name to Dogs Inc., and although it has a new-ish name, it’s still the same organization that pairs ...
Tennessean

Are dogs allowed in Tennessee stores, grocers, restaurants? What laws say

Only trained service dogs are allowed in restaurants or stores that serve and prepare food in Tennessee, but gray areas can make it hard to enforce. Legislators passed a law in 2024 that essentially ...
Morning Call PA

More Lehigh Valley families are turning to service dogs for children. Here’s why that’s a difficult decision

Brenda Marra of Macungie was searching for a buddy to grow with her 5-year-old daughter, Renna. Renna is a curious girl on an independent streak, wanting to go exploring on her own when they are out.
The New York Times

The Service Dogs Helping Veterans With PTSD

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...