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Welcome to the site, again. 😁 For the last 15 years, I have wanted to bring a website/forum where I could provide information about service dogs and to a lesser extent the other types of assistance animals. I have been running this site for a few years now and I think I have done a decent job...

“Inside the Mind of a Dog,” which aims to reveal the inner workings of man’s best friend, is available to stream now.| 5 CHARLES SWANSON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT August 15, 2024, 4:26PM A local nonprofit organization featured prominently in the new Netflix documentary “Inside the Mind of a Dog” is...

By Dawn White NORTH TEXAS – Canine Companions has placed about 400 dogs nationally and 60 dogs in the south-central region since 2015. Now, through a new partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission, it will help even more of our nation's heroes. Retired U.S. Army Sgt. April Duckson-Jackson...

This 32-year-old woman has a neurological disability, so she is currently in the process of getting a male service dog. Apparently, her service dog has already been trained for months now, but she only recently got approval to bring him out in public. “And I wanted to see how he would handle a...

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canine Companions, the nation's first and largest service dog organization, marks a significant milestone today placing its 8,000th service dog team during its Southwest graduation ceremony, one of the six regional ceremonies being held across the...

by: Keith Cate Posted: Aug 6, 2024 / 06:00 AM EDT Updated: Aug 6, 2024 / 04:21 PM EDT BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Marine veteran Greg Ferrer has found an extraordinary ally in his battle against PTSD: a shelter dog named Kaipo. “He senses my anxiety and my feelings,” Greg shared. During his...

In May, a Tampa Airbnb host was charged with the "denial of rights of the disabled"—a second-degree misdemeanor—for asking a woman to leave because of her service dog. As of July 22—those charges were dropped. ABC Action News spoke to the State Attorney's Office 13th Judicial Circuit. According...

Service dogs can be a lifesaver for people with medical conditions and disabilities, specially trained to help them with all kinds of tasks throughout their day. These dogs can be especially beneficial to military veterans, helping soldiers with PTSD and injuries return to civilian life. But...

BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley combat veteran claims he was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against for wanting to bring his service dog to work. He was let go by the city of Buckeye less than a month after a glowing performance review. For Zack Thompson, man’s best friend is an...

JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service...

“I just want to get her back. I don’t care about anything else. Everything else can be replaced." By Madeline Montgomery ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Cobb County Police are searching for a dog that is missing after the vehicle it was in was stolen from a gas station on Chastain Road and...

Photos by Tom Russo | Daily Reporter. Micah Marlowe, who has diabetes, needs a service dog and is selling lemonade to raise the $25,000 needed. The family set up a stand this past Sunday at 13 N. State Street in Greenfield. GREENFIELD — A woman got out of her car and walked to the front of the...

Ever notice how some TikTok videos are like opening a can of worms? One minute you’re scrolling through catchy dance challenges or adorable pet videos, and the next, you’re deep in a heated debate about federal law. Well, that’s exactly what happened when one TikToker shared his unexpected...

One woman says a Walterboro restaurant refused to seat them without seeing an identification card for her service animal, claiming service dogs are pets. By Emily Johnson Published: Jun. 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM EDT|Updated: Jun. 21, 2024 at 6:38 PM EDT WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - One woman says a...

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. (FOX 9) - The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn’t a one-off crime. Gus, the dog, was just Gus. "Gus was very...

NEWS PROVIDED BY The Seeing Eye May 21, 2024, 09:17 ET MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings in a recent report from The Seeing Eye about access barriers faced by guide dog handlers, reveals that 80% of guide dog handlers have experienced a denial of service from a rideshare...

CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. These rules apply to all dogs, including puppies, service animals, and dogs that left the United States and are returning. They also apply whether you are a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or...

CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn't present a risk to our communities. Starting on August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must: Appear...

A service dog shot three times in an officer-involved shooting has survived after going missing for 12 days. HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A service dog who was shot three times has survived after he went missing for 12 days in North Carolina. The dog, named Dumbo, was believed to be with a...