A young woman and her service dog have earned instant fame after the pair arrived in matching caps and gowns to the graduation ceremony of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign on Sunday. An attendee of the ceremony snapped a photo of Bridget Evans and her service dog,…
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The Story Behind ‘Duke,’ The Bush’s Baked Beans Dog
When the time came for Jay Bush to appear in commercials as the spokesman for his family’s brand of baked beans, he turned to his Golden Retriever, Duketo, for comfort. At a meeting to discuss commercial ideas in 1996, someone at the table suggested Jay tell Duke the secret family recipe for the delicious beans….
May 19-25, 2013, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced its official dates for 2013′s National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Partnering up with the United States Postal Service, the AVMA promotes safety and education for dog owners – and anyone at risk for being bitten, a huge threat for postal workers around the country. The AVMA provided…
From Life Sentence to Life Saver: Anatomy of a Hero Dog
Gander was in a kill shelter scheduled for death when he was rescued by Colorado Penitentiary Inmates Gander is a 2½-year old Labradoodle who has become an ambassador for service dogs and an advocate for suicide prevention among wounded warriors. Gander spends his working day assisting a Vietnam Era Veteran by opening doors, turning on…
10 Toll-Free Phone Numbers Every Dog Parent Should Keep Handy
If you’ve got a dog (or, is it that the dog has you?) this is one list you’ll want to print out and keep near the phone. In an emergency, when the internet is down, or if you simply need assistance with your dog from a real, live person, these toll-free numbers should be in…
Kevin Spacey Honors the City of Boston – With a New Puppy!
Like most of us, actor Kevin Spacey was deeply affected by the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon on April 15. The “House of Cards” star hopped on a plane to Boston immediately after hearing news of the bombing, visiting with bomb victims, police, and other first responders. “If people know me from movies, and…
12-Week Old Puppy Survives Nearly a Month Trapped in Impounded Car
A 12-week old Terrier/Schnauzer mix is recovering after living nearly a third of her young life trapped inside a Chevy Suburban at an impound lot in Kansas City, Missouri. Yahoo! News reported: A car lot worker spotted the dog on Monday. Danny Rotert, spokesman for the Kansas City municipal government, said the employee was tagging…
Man and His Service Dog Kicked Out of Taco Bell
For the past 11 years, truck driver Pete Kleckner of Minnesota has been traveling with his loyal service dog, Snickers, a 13-year old German Shepherd/Akita mix that helps him to hear. While Pete isn’t entirely deaf, he has been wearing hearing aids since the age of 11, and Snickers is an important part of his…
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