The note continued: ‘My mom can’t keep me and is homeless with 2 kids. She tried her best but can’t get help.’ Source: Homeless mom left her dog with note, ‘please love me.’ A shelter reunited them.
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After Cancer Diagnosis, ‘Boston Strong’ Dog Honored With Portrait, Marathon Medal
A big fan and inspiration at the Boston Marathon got a huge honor Wednesday. A portrait of Spencer, a 13-year-old dog known for his iconic “Boston Strong” sign, was unveiled at marathon headquarters in Fairmont Copley Plaza. Spencer’s owners told NBC10 Boston that Spencer is running out of time after being diagnosed with an untreatable…
Service dog by her side, Texas teen wins Miss Dallas pageant despite epilepsy, autism
Alison Appleby — a teen from Sherman, Texas, who has epilepsy and autism — was crowned Miss Dallas Teen 2022 as a pageant newcomer with her seizure alert dog, Brady, by her side. Teen Alison Appleby of Sherman, Texas, was crowned Miss Dallas Teen USA 2022 recently with her loyal service dog, Brady, right by her…
Western NY nonprofit working to save abused, neglected dogs
Puppy Mill Rescue Team is holding a shoe donation drive. Puppy Mill Rescue Team is dedicated to saving abused and neglected pups. The nonprofit needs your help to keep its dog-saving mission going. There’s a shoe donation drive happening to raise some money. Whitney is a 4-year-old Frenchie that was rescued from a puppy mill. She’s…
Animal lovers donate land for pet adoption center
Nathan Wilson Edwina and Sam Friedman have agreed to donate six acres of land on Highway 1 Bypass to new animal welfare organization Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals(FAUNA) for construction of a pet adoption and community center. This marks the first milestone for FAUNA’s mission to improve animal welfare for the city and parish……
Inside a rescue pilot’s mission to save 26 dogs in Texas — and find them forever homes
Nonprofit Pilots to the Rescue is taking its mission to new heights to rescue animals in need. Nearly 1 million shelter animals are euthanized every year in America, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and that’s a statistic that Michael Schneider is determined to change. The rescue pilot is the founder…
New startup is training Labradors to detect cancer
An Israeli startup led by a former commander of the IDF’s canine unit has raised $6.2m to develop early cancer detection screening centers staffed by Labradors. Few people better understand a dog’s psyche and capabilities than Col. (Res.) Ariel Ben-Dayan, former commander of the Israel Defense Forces’ Oketz canine unit. Ben-Dayan is CEO of SpotitEarly, which…
Nurse adopts terminally ill patient’s dog
Although still fairly new to the job, she is making a lasting impact that goes past the walls of the hospital. Watch the video… Source: Nurse adopts terminally ill patient’s dog
Strangers intervene to help homeless man loyal to his dog
Among a population that has sadly faded into the everyday background in a growing cityscape, Spencer Parks stands out for one big reason when he panhandles near busy intersections. Duchess, his sweet, 120-pound Staffordshire Terrier mix, stands watch nearby. “They say don’t choose a dog, let the dog choose you,” Parks said. “She chose me….
Ethan the dog celebrates a year of recovery with party and fundraiser – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
A year ago, Ethan was left outside of the Kentucky Humane Society close to death. Saturday he celebrated a year of recovery with a party and fundraiser. Dogs were running around everywhere at PJ’s Dog Bar Saturday afternoon. But one in particular stood out: a massive mutt wearing a fur-lined black coat. Every time he…