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Franklin: The Man Behind the United States Commando Dogs NOW AVAILABLE
February 11, 2019 • Trends • Rescue • Most Popular
Canine authority Jeff Franklin is the owner and operator of Cobra Canine, a full service dog training center and kennel providing the world’s very best canine training for dog obedience, and detection and security services. Franklin has over 28 years of experience and has worked with over 10,000 pet dogs and families. He goes beyond typical avoidance training such as teaching commands like “sit,”...
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ASPCA Commends Federal Lawmakers for Introducing Bill to Protect Animals During Disasters
February 07, 2019 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today commends U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Pete King (R-N.Y.) for introducing the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act, to require businesses that profit off animals – such as animal dealers, research institutions, large scale commercial dog breeders, and...
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TurfMutt’s Winter-Wise Weather Tips for Pets
January 22, 2019 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
Lucky the TurfMutt is a former street dog who knows all too well how uncomfortable it is to spend cold days and nights outside. But Lucky was rescued by Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Now, Lucky has a warm home, a cozy bed, and an important mission – to teach kids and their families about the importance of our living landscapes and being an...
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Wishes Come True for Animal Welfare Organizations with the Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes Grants
November 19, 2018 • Rescue • Most Popular
The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, announced the 51 stories that earned their animal welfare organizations a grant award during the Petco Foundation’s sixth annual Holiday Wishes campaign. Since 2013, the Petco Foundation has awarded more than $3.4 million to animal welfare organizations across the nation during the annual Holiday Wishes campaign. Grants include a $100,000 grand...
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SURF DOG RICOCHET GOES “BEYOND THE BOARD” TO HELP VETERANS WITH PTSD RECOVER MORE QUICKLY
November 13, 2018 • Rescue • Most Popular
Most people know Ricochet as the iconic surf dog that made history 10 years ago when she jumped on the board of a boy who is paralyzed, becoming the first ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog.
Since then, she’s assisted hundreds of kids with special needs and people with disabilities.
But what many people don’t know is… Ricochet is a certified goal-directed therapy dog with extraordinary...
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Voters in California and Florida Pass Critical Animal Protection Laws
November 12, 2018 • Rescue
Photo courtesy of GREY2K USA Worldwide.
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends voters in California and Florida for passing critical animal protection measures on Election Day that will improve the lives of millions of farm animals and thousands of racing Greyhounds across the country.
California voters approved Prop. 12, requiring cage-free housing...
