To take one look at a picture of Maverick, you would be forgiven for thinking this dog is 100% German shepherd. However, take a closer look, and you’ll see that there’s much more than meets the eye. Maverick is our featured LWD Adoptable Dog of the Day, and he comes to us from the Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue out of Virginia. Let’s let Shenandoah introduce … [Read more...] about Maverick Is an Interesting Mix of Breeds Resulting in a “Pocket Version” of the German Shepherd
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Disabled Man Cries When He’s Surprised With a New Service Dog for Easter
It can cost thousands of dollars and take anywhere from 2-5 years to receive a service dog, and most people with disabilities can’t afford to wait that long. Chris Jackson is still mourning the loss of his service dog and best friend Jake, but just before Easter he received the surprise of a lifetime when he was given a new service dog, free of … [Read more...] about Disabled Man Cries When He’s Surprised With a New Service Dog for Easter
It May Have Taken a Month and a Half, but Chief Has Finally Been Rescued and Needs a New Home
Happy Tuesday, Life With Dogs readers! We hope the day finds you well, and we have a great, LWD Adoptable Dog of the Day for you today. His name is Chief, and he comes to us from the good people at the Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue out of Stephens City, Virginia. Chief is a bit of a special needs case. The rescue team worked really hard for a very long time to … [Read more...] about It May Have Taken a Month and a Half, but Chief Has Finally Been Rescued and Needs a New Home
Woman Goes to Fire Station to Personally Thank Firefighter Who Saved Her Dog’s Life
Back on January 10 in Falls Church, Virginia, Erika Davis’ apartment caught fire when she wasn’t home. A fire on the balcony of the apartment next door caused her roof to catch, and her dog Sadie was stuck inside. Sadie’s life was saved by firefighter Jesus Escobedo that day, but he took off before Davis could thank him personally. So, on Monday, Sadie … [Read more...] about Woman Goes to Fire Station to Personally Thank Firefighter Who Saved Her Dog’s Life
Over 140 Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses for Police Dogs
More than 140 volunteers turned up in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday morning as part of an effort to supply proper outdoor housing for the dogs in the Norfolk Police Department. Many of the volunteers even brought their own tools and equipment to help out with the effort, but it didn’t matter what their level of construction expertise was, all who came were welcomed to … [Read more...] about Over 140 Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses for Police Dogs