Dogs With Jobs
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2.0KFive Heroic Dogs Honored With 2019 AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
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...
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The Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans
Service dogs offer countless benefits to help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also be instrumental in rebuilding...
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Meet the Newest Employees of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Puggle and Huckleberry
This week, staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry...
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U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Sent to Fight Terrorism in Jordan Dying From Neglect
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...
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Emotional Support Animals and the Workplace: What You Need to Know
The benefits of having a dog or other animal are plentiful, and for individuals living with physical or mental disabilities, animals can...
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Mississippi K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Car Parked Outside Police Department
A Vicksburg, Mississippi police K-9 died after his handler’s patrol car malfunctioned and shut off, leaving him trapped in the hot car....
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K-9 Officer Found Dead in Hot Patrol 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...
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Dogs are a Senior’s Best Friend
Dog lovers rejoice! Not only are pups cute and cuddly…they’re also good for your health! More and more studies are finding dogs...
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Delta Refuses to Fly Service Dog that Looked Like a Pit Bull
Delta Airlines made the decision to deny access to a service dog because she looked like a pit bull, delaying a 2-year...
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USPS Honors Military Working Dogs in New Set of Postage Stamps
The United States Postal Service is honoring America’s brave and loyal military working dogs in a new set of postage stamps available...
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Risks & Rewards of Working From Home with a Dog in the House
Setting up shop and working from home can have numerous benefits, most notably, the ease of not having to go to an...
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Cancer-Sniffing Dogs 97% Accurate in Identifying Lung Cancer
Three beagles successfully showed they are capable of identifying lung cancer by scent, a first step in identifying specific biomarkers for the...
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
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Therapy Dogs for Parkland School Shooting Featured in Yearbook
The 14 therapy dogs that provided unconditional love and support to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff were honored with...
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The Roles and Rules of Dogs in Healthcare Settings
By Jori Hamilton Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but dogs are helpful in a variety of settings that reach far...
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Arkansas High School Includes Police Dog in Yearbook
An Arkansas high school included a photo of a favorite four-legged faculty member in their annual yearbook. Mya, a Belgian Malinois and...
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Lyft Driver Kicks Blind Man and Service Dog Out of Car
A Lyft driver has been booted from the ride-sharing app after kicking a blind man and his guide dog out of his...
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Strikeout! Umpire Gets Booed For Not Letting Bat Dog Fetch Bat
It’s not uncommon for umpires to get moans of disapproval from the crowd, but the ump at a Las Vegas Aviators game...
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How Bringing Dogs into the Classroom Can Benefit Students
by Jori Hamilton Being a kid these days is different than it was in the ‘80s, ‘90s, or even early 2000s. They’re connected...
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For K9 Veterans Day, National WWII Museum Raises American Flag the Way Dogs See It
In honor of K9 Veterans Day, an American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was raised to celebrate the more than...
