Tim and Jerri Durbin have fear all too many times for the safety and health of their 7 year old son, TJ. TJ, who had recently been diagnosed with autism, cannot speak with words, and cannot respond to his name or commands. TJ is also prone to running away, which is especially problematic for his […]
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Imagine that you\’re watching a movie where humans and their canine companion run through a battlefield, trying to avoid gunfire and explosions. Who would you be more concerned about? You would probably be more concerned about the dog\’s safety, admit it! Plenty of people would agree that the selfless and absolutely loyal dogs are simply […]
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“He thinks he’s people!” We’ve heard (or said) that refrain many times in our lives with our dogs, especially when they do something we think is normally reserved for we humans. But some new findings have given us interesting insights into the way dogs actually think and behave. Neuroeconomics professor Gregory Berns, writing in an […]
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This Friday in Italy’s Gulf of Naples, a little puppy ended up getting lost at sea before being rescued by an intrepid group of sailors, according to a Youtube video posted by the RYCC Savoia sailing club. In the aforementioned Youtube video, the puppy (named Noodle), who had fallen from a ferry on its way […]
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Meet Lucy Lou – a strong leader, she’s been the mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky for the last seven years. While she was the first female mayor of the town, she’s only the third dog to do so. That’s right; Lucy Lou is a border collie, and is the current sitting (and staying) mayor of […]
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There’s got to be nothing scarier for a dog than being trapped in a well, facing imminent drowning, with no one around to help her. Luckily, a very fortunate dog in India was spared that fate thanks to a group of very kind humans. Members of an Indian rescue organization called Animal Aid Unlimited had […]
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At the Richmond Animal Care and Control facilities in Henrico County, Virginia, dogs are making a big splash – while dogs like the lovable Mayor McCheese wait for their forever homes, they get to let off some steam in their very own pool. According to Christie Peters, Director of the RACC, Mayor McCheese gets incredibly […]
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On Thursday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee presented the honor of “Washingtonian of the Day” to a most unconventional recipient – Tillie, the hero dog who guided rescuers to her doggy friend Phoebe on Vashon Island almost a week after the two dogs were reported missing in September. BJ Duft, a 51-year-old business owner who is […]
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Look out, baby boomers: millennials are taking over in a number of areas of American life. However, one might surprise you – according to Stifel Equity Research, more and more companies are going to start letting pets into their workspaces in order to attract millennials to more traditional office positions. This goes along with the […]
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If you’re a pet owner and a frequent traveler, you may be pleased to know that Amtrak is trying some new policies on for size. On Monday, Amtrak announced that, until February, passengers will be able to, with some restrictions, travel with their cats and dogs. This initiative is part of a pilot program intended […]
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