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Los Angeles therapy dogs
Burned puppies to become therapy dogs
Dogs
April 30, 2012
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
therapy dogs
June 21, 2011
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
pet therapy
April 16, 2011
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
pet therapy
March 3, 2011
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
pet therapy
February 20, 2011
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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