One Louisville kindergartner got a heartwarming surprise when she opened her new yearbook to discover her service dog featured with her very...
We all know how important dogs already are to our mental, emotional and physical health. Now, dogs could be key in finally...
In an effort to closely follow social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Maryland winery is putting their shop dog to...
Every winter since 1973, men and dogs face what has become known as “The Last Great Race,” the Iditarod, pronouced “Hi-dit-a-rod” from...
In a major victory for the men and women who served in our armed forces, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act unanimously...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a ban on allowing passengers to bring emotional support animals onto planes, limiting them only...
On Tuesday, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that officially designates the Seeing Eye® dog as the state dog of New Jersey. The Seeing Eye is...
It’s no secret that dogs have amazing olfactories. From those trained in search and rescue, to sniffing out cancers, to detecting bed...
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
Despite a U.S. Department of Transportation guidance that strictly prohibits discriminating service dogs and emotional support animals based on breed, Delta has...
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate...
Service dogs offer countless benefits to help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also be instrumental in rebuilding...
This week, staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry...
At least 10 United States-trained bomb-sniffing dogs sent to support anti-terrorism efforts in Jordan have died as a result of extreme neglect...
The benefits of having a dog or other animal are plentiful, and for individuals living with physical or mental disabilities, animals can...
A Vicksburg, Mississippi police K-9 died after his handler’s patrol car malfunctioned and shut off, leaving him trapped in the hot car....
A Long Beach, California police K-9 was found dead inside his handler’s hot patrol car, leading to an investigation and a review...
Dog lovers rejoice! Not only are pups cute and cuddly…they’re also good for your health! More and more studies are finding dogs...
Delta Airlines made the decision to deny access to a service dog because she looked like a pit bull, delaying a 2-year...
The United States Postal Service is honoring America’s brave and loyal military working dogs in a new set of postage stamps available...