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Burned puppies to become therapy dogs

The public is invited to celebrate two lucky dogs whose lives were saved thanks to Marley’s Mutts, Pet Emergency Clinics and Specialty...
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LA dog owners: nominations are open for ACE Hero Dog Award!

  • akc hero dog awards
  • April 5, 2012
Since 2000, dog lovers have nominated hundreds of special canines for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). This year's ACE...
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Sherman Oaks realtor a hero to kids in the hospital

  • Hero
  • November 3, 2011
Marilyn Bennett is passionate about her dogs and has trained three generations of Australian Shepherds as Therapy Dogs to visit hospitalized kids....
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Autistic children benefit from therapy dogs

  • Therapy dogs for autism
  • December 14, 2011
While legions of dog rescuers work hard at the daily challenge of saving dogs, there are thousands of very special dogs who work each day at saving...
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Hounds 2 Heroes helps wounded warriors

  • Hounds 2 Heroes
  • October 3, 2011
Formerly known as Dogs 2 Vets, the renamed Hounds 2 Heroes program in Central, Kentucky, pairs rescued dogs from Jack’s Place rescue, in...
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New recognition for therapy dogs

In recent weeks, you read here about the Lucy Dale Memorial Fund for anima-assisted therapy and the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards....
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New 'K9 for soldiers' foundation needs a name

  • Trevor Groetken
  • June 7, 2011
A newly formed foundation aimed at gettingcompanionship dogs partnered with soldiers suffering from PTSD symptoms and nightmares needs a name.After...
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An Old Soul

Lois, a retired dental hygienist, has had dogs most of her life. From miniature poodles to Dobermans, Lois knows dogs. She’s even had some...
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The Dope on the End of the Rope

Stacia got Bo, a Doberman, as a puppy largely for protection. With a husband in law enforcement who often worked nights, Stacia was alone at home,...
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Frosty's Story: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Miss Elizabeth was a widow, as most of the home's residents were. She had raised 7 children born from 1935 to 1949 and helped her husband on...
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