(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
(SERVICE DOGS) Last week, the Boston Marathon came to a tragic end after two explosions went off, killing three people and injuring more than 170. In the wake of this disaster, our furry, four-legged friends have really stepped up to the plate as Lutheran Church Charities has flown three specially-trained therapy dogs out to Boston to help provide therapy for those shaken up from the bombings. The Illinois-based charity dogs have joined two others who have been staying with the students at Sandy Hook Elementary School every school day since the December shooting. The well-trained service dogs share their love and provide a calming effect just by interacting with people in a time of need. “When patients see the dogs, they light up and smile. It gives them a chance to release,” said Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities. “In many cases they talk to the dogs like they are counselors, big furry counselors.” Take a look at these dogs in action and see how they’re giving people a reason to smile. — Global Animal
(SEARCH DOGS) After leading police on a wild chase, one of the suspects in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings was killed early this morning. The city remains in a state of security emergency as hundreds of heavily armed police offers conduct an immense door-to-door manhunt for a second suspect, essentially shutting down large parts of the city. Law enforcement officials have identified the suspects as brothers, Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, 19, and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26. Authorities say the surviving suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, is wounded and leaving a blood trail, making him a prime target for search dogs. With bomb-sniffing dogs hard at work in most major cities throughout the country, nose-detecting police dogs could very well lead to the capture of the criminal. As the pursuit grows in intensity, law enforcement officials throughout New England continue to chase down leads. Read the article below for more details on the search. — Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) The Boston Marathon came to a tragic end on Monday after two explosions went off near the finish line approximately four hours into the race, killing three people and injuring more than 170. Reports show that K-9s assisted officers in providing security prior to the race and in the hours following the deadly explosions, responding to calls from frightened citizens concerned about suspicious packages and scouring the city for clues to yesterday’s tragedy. Bomb-sniffing dogs are trained to recognize thousands of active ingredients and various compounds that could be used in explosives. However, details about the explosive devices used in Boston are still coming to the surface. Furry, four-legged workers are also pitching in to provide therapy for those shaken up from the bombings. Read on to learn more about the canine comfort being offered throughout the bereaved community this week. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This canine lifeguard works harder than David Hasselhoff ever did on Baywatch! See how this lab uses a “soft mouth” grip to rescue a baby doll. (Labs can even carry eggs in their jaws without breaking them). An amazing and cool rescue! — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) Scooter, the adorable pit bull that was used as a robbery dog, is now a breed ambassador. After her caretaker was arrested for robbery, in which he used Scooter as a weapon, she was taken to Multnomah County Animal Services where they searched for resources to rehabilitate her. Scooter was already very friendly to begin with, but the shelter wanted to make her adoption-ready so they enlisted Born Again Pit Bull Rescue (BAPBR) for help. Read on to see what Scooter’s up to now that she has an official therapy license. — Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) Dental offices across the United States are starting to take advantage of the healing and therapeutic qualities of ‘man’s best friend.’ In La Jolla, California, Dentist Tracy Taddey offers her patients the companionship of her beloved rescue dog, Mona Lisa, in order to alleviate their anxiety. After Taddey first adopted Mona from the Helen Woodward Animal Center, she did not want to leave her home alone and, since her new furry friend had such a mellow demeanor, decided to bring her along to work. Taddey did not expect that her companion would be the beginning of a progressive trend in the dental industry. Continue reading to learn how dogs are transforming the dental industry. — Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) Assistance dogs are everyday heroes; saving human lives is just a day’s work for them. In her new book, Canine Angels, Marie-Claude Roy explores why service dogs, or “guardian angels” as she calls them, are so special and vital to the people they look after. People suffering with diabetes, epilepsy, mental illness, blindness, and other physical handicaps all tell stories of their wonderful four–legged saviors. Read on for a touching excerpt from this incredibly insightful book. — Global Animal
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