(TOUCHING TALE) Bridget Evans and her service dog named Hero received a resounding applause as they crossed the podium to accept her master’s degree from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The pair attended the commencement ceremony in matching royal blue caps and gowns in honor of their accomplishments together. Read on for more on this inspiring duo, and learn how the amazing pair has touched the hearts of many. — Global Animal
(DOGS) An animal companion may not just warm your heart, but also help you maintain a healthy heart. In a new press release from the American Heart Association, pets—particularly dogs—are associated with lowering blood pressure, stress, cholesterol levels, and incidence of obesity. So, the next time your buddy is nudging you for a walk around the block, just remember that you’re not only taking proper steps to keep your dog healthy, but you’re also doing your heart some good! Read on for more information on dogs and their relation to human heart health. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) California veterinarian Dr. Doug Kramer is among a small number of experts who believe THC can help canines cope with painful conditions when other treatments do not work. During an interview with Vice, he told the magazine that some dogs do not respond to pain killers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medicine, and marijuana can be an alternative option for pet guardians. Continue reading for more on this pro-pot doctor and the effects cannabis can have on your canine. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL HEROES) Jackie Bonasera of Long Island, New York, is certainly feeling the love for her pit bull, Cain. Last Friday, Bonasera’s home erupted in flames while she was drying her hair upstairs, when Cain, a usually quiet dog, started barking. His bark prompted Bonasera to investigate downstairs, where she discovered that the area around her garage had gone up in flames. Continue reading to find out more about this heroic pit bull. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY PETS) Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey has recently taken on a new role as the parent to an adorable rescue puppy, Boston, who he named in honor of the beloved city. During a recent visit to the Boston Medical Center to show his support for those affected by the recent tragedy, the actor welcomed Boston into his family after meeting with some of North Shore Animal League America’s Mutt-i-grees, who are there to help heal the emotional wounds of the victims. Read on for more on the newest addition to his family as well as his special connection to the city of Boston. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) What does a dog’s name mean to you? What does a name mean to a dog? New York Times writer and dog guardian Jan Hoffman contemplates these questions and many more in the following article. But most importantly, she examines a predicament that many dog lovers may have unconsciously overlooked when deciding on a name for their beloved pet—whose needs should the name serve? Yours or the dog’s? Click the link below for a fun article on the science of dog naming and check out the important do’s and dont’s to remember when naming a new pup. — Global Animal
(AMAZING ANIMALS) According to Reuters, thousands of lives were saved thanks to a brave golden labrador named Zanjeer. The heroic canine detected more than 3,329 kgs of explosive RDX, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades, and 6,406 rounds of live ammunition. Zanjeer, a treasured member of the Mumbai Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, also helped avert other potential explosions by detecting three more bombs in the days following the initial blasts. Read on about this heroic canine and the impact his story has had on the world. — Global Animal
(DOGS) Dognition, a North Carolina-based company created by Duke University’s professor of evolutionary anthropology, Brian Hare, works to understand our canine companions’ strengths and weaknesses in terms of intelligence. Through a series of interactive tests, you not only learn the unique qualities of your dog’s intelligence, but the results also contribute to dog science. Prof. Hare analyzes a vast database consisting of the Dognition results, with the ultimate goal of determining scientific and regional differences among breeds. Read on for information on Dognition and how you can determine your pup’s IQ. — Global Animal
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