Service Dogs
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7732New California Law Will Combat Emotional Support Dog Fraud
A new California law, effective January 1, 2022, will make it harder for individuals and businesses to participate in emotional support dog...
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How Dogs Can Help Cancer Patients Both Physically and Emotionally
By now, we’ve all heard about hero service dogs who help patients through the difficulties of cancer treatment. There are physical and...
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Remembering the Hero Dogs of 9/11
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More...
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Meet America’s Top Dogs! Seven Remarkable Canines Named Finalists for 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®
America has spoken and following more than a million votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of...
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Walk, Play, and Post Pics with your Dog to Support Southeastern Guide Dogs
This year, the annual Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon is getting bigger and better by unleashing the traditional event, taking it to the...
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6 Dog-Related Tax Deductions You May Be Eligible to Claim
With tax day right around the corner, many of us are searching far and wide for any deductions we can get! That...
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Southwest Joins Other Airlines in Banning Emotional Support Animals
Southwest Airlines announced they will join other airlines in banning emotional support animals from unrestricted onboard access. When the U.S. Department of...
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Delta Airlines Lifts Ban on Pit Bull Service Dogs in Flight
For the first time in more than two years, pit bulls will once again be allowed to fly Delta—as long as they’re...
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Starting January 11, No More Emotional Support Animals Allowed on Planes
A new rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation eliminates special access for Emotional Support Animals on airplanes and limits allowable service...
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A Dog Is a Wounded Warrior’s Best Friend
Veterans coming back from deployment overseas are often left facing many challenges, both physical and psychological. Many vets returning from overseas duty...
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Five Ways Service Dogs are Changing the Lives of Veterans
Army veteran Amber Skylar developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after military sexual trauma (MST) and years of experiences she couldn’t stop reliving. “I hid in...
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Your Holiday Gift to Veterans This Year: Leave Your Fake Service Dog at Home
By Veteran Sean Brown, Handler of Service Dog Pella Every day, legitimate guide and service dog users are asked to leave hotels,...
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A Daily Dose of Puppy Love: What It’s Like to Be a Volunteer Puppy Raiser
Every working dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs starts as a little pup full of potential. With help from incredible volunteer puppy raisers,...
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Service Dogs Bring Independence to Veterans this Fourth of July
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...
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Move Over for Rover: How to Help Guide Dogs not Trained for Social Distancing
By Titus Herman, CEO of Southeastern Guide Dogs, a national nonprofit that trains guide and service dogs for people with vision loss and...
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School Surprises Kindergartner with Service Dog Photo in Yearbook
One Louisville kindergartner got a heartwarming surprise when she opened her new yearbook to discover her service dog featured with her very...
