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With No Cops, Dog Protects New Mexico Town

October 5, 2012

(ANIMAL JOBS) NEW MEXICO — Yet another instance of a working dog surpassing human abilities and operating with the central purpose of keeping humans safe: In a small town in New Mexico, a drug-sniffing dog has become the central force protecting the community. The former police officers of Vaughn were revoked their privilege of carrying a gun, and by default, this German Shepherd, Nikka, has become the primary member of the police department. Guaranteeing accurate results almost every time, Nikka efficiently sniffs out crime in an area where drug trafficking is prominent. Read on to learn more about why these officers can no longer make arrests or carry guns, and how dogs can help guard the community. — Global Animal

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Boy Creates ‘Lick It List’ For Aging Companion

August 16, 2012

(SERVICE DOG) Cole Hein, an 11-year-old with an undiagnosed medical condition, is giving thanks to his aging Jack Russell service dog in a special way. Cole created a bucket list for his canine companion’s last few weeks of life. Read on for more about the special bond between these two friends. — Global Animal

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Ex-Marine Wins! Canine Soldier On His Way Home

March 28, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) NEW YORK — Ex-marine Megan Leavey wanted nothing more than to reunite with her former military dog partner, Sergeant Rex. After retirement, the bomb-sniffing war dog’s future was uncertain, but thanks to former Corporal Leavey, Sgt. Rex will now live out the rest of his life with love and comfort. With help from Senator Check Schumer, Leavey now just needs to wait for her canine comrade to come home. Read on for the full update and how Sergeant Rex won his freedom by the help of Leavey, a Senator, and 21,000 supportive petitioners. — Global Animal 

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Marine Fights For Canine Comrade

March 13, 2012

Military working dogs have keen senses, loyalty, and intelligence that have provided militaries throughout the world with an irreplaceable technology. Former Marine Corporal Megan Leavey worked with Rex, one of the many dogs trained for combat, and she is now fighting to adopt her fellow soldier to save his life, after both were injured in Iraq. — Global Animal

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Doggy Blood Donors Help Animals In Need

January 1, 2012

(ANIMAL CONNECTION) Serving as volunteers of the Canine Blood Donor Program, dogs arrive at the Animal Health Clinic in Funkstown, Maryland, every seven weeks and donate between 8 and 16 ounces of blood. In a year, the dogs will have donated enough blood to save the lives of more than 40 dogs. Read on to learn more about the noble program. — Global Animal

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