“Man’s best friend” is not just an empty phrase we’ve assigned to our furry companions. In fact, a dog’s presence in our...
For three new service dog graduates, July 4, 2020 has a very special meaning. These veterans, who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, marked the first...
Colorado’s newest working canine has a special set of skills that makes her the perfect police partner for fighting child predators. K9...
By Titus Herman, CEO of Southeastern Guide Dogs, a national nonprofit that trains guide and service dogs for people with vision loss and...
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....