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Prison Puppies Program Benefits the Disabled
A remarkable program with an eight year history of success is making news for pairing inmates and dogs at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault. Read more
Animal Rescue Corps Saves 16 Negelcted Mastiffs from AZ Property
Left to fend for themselves, a neglected group of abandoned Mastiffs are spared by ARC’s rescue angels. Read more
A Marine's Best Friend
When Myke Erdmann first put in his application to join the Provost Marshal’s Office as a dog handler, he wasn’t sure he even liked dogs. Read more
2012 DOD Military Working Dog Competition (VIDEO)
Raw video from the Department of Defense offers an exclusive insider look at military dogs and their handlers showing off their skills in the 2012 Military Working Dog Competition. Read more
Stolen Pet Alert: Family Pleads for Return of Autistic Child's Service Dog
A distraught family is pleading for the return of their 8-year-old son’s stolen service dog. Read more
Service Dog Donated to Wounded War Veteran
Canine Companions for Independence recognizes an injured war hero, changing his life with the gift of a new best friend. Read more
The Dog With The World's Largest Eyes
A Boston Terrier from Texas holds the Guinness World Record for “dog with the largest eyes” – measuring 28mm in diameter! Read more
12 Year Old Hero Saves Dog from Attack by Abusers
The Wellington SPCA says it intends to honor a 12 year old boy with a bravery award for coming to the rescue of a dog that was being attacked by a group of schoolyard bullies. Read more
Dog Photo “Printed” by Hand Using 200,000+ Sprinkles
For a fine arts project at his university, student Joel Brochu invested eight months in a project that involved recreating a famous photograph using tiny nonpareils. Read more
Rescued Dog Returns Favor, Saves Owner's Life
A yellow lab named Rocky is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of the man who adopted him. Read more
Ohio House Passes Exotic Pet Ban Bill
Just months after authorities were forced to shoot dozens of lions, tigers and other dangerous wildlife released from a farm, the state of Ohio has banned the ownership of exotic animals. Read more
32 Dogs Found in Foreclosed Home, Shelter Requests Assistance
More than 30 dogs and puppies need new homes after they were found abandoned in a foreclosed Kansas City home. Read more
