Chuck Weintraub has dedicated his life to rescuing dogs, but he never imagined that one day these pups would rescue him. While home alone last Wednesday, Weintraub collapsed in heart failure. Sensing the imminent danger, Weintraub’s 1-year-old pup Chloe raced down. . .
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Blind Therapy Dog Continues to Raise Awareness for Autism
Dutchess the Golden Retriever is giving new meaning to the cliché “Love is blind.” When a degenerative disease robbed Dutchess of her eyesight in 2010, her career as an autism ambassador and therapy dog was in jeopardy. But in the. . .
Read MoreVideo: After Beating the Odds, Lentil the Dog is Giving Back
Six months ago, Lentil was born with a life-threatening abnormality. Now, the odds-beating bulldog is an ambassador for children who share his condition. Born with a cleft lip and nose, in addition to a hard and soft palate, Lentil was unable to eat or suckle. Facing imminent starvation, he was saved by. . .
Read MoreVideo: New York Yankees Bat Dog Retires After 11-Year Career
After an illustrious career, a star member of the New York Yankee’s organization has officially retired. Chase, a 13-year-old golden retriever, served for the past 11 years as honorary bat dog for the Trenton Thunder, a Yankees minor-league team. A fan favorite for over a decade, Chase carried baseball bats to and from the dugouts, brought water bottles to umpires in between innings and, win or. . .
Read MoreVideo: Pit Bull is Reunited with Owner After Three Years
Eric Hough and his pup Smoke are together again, after spending three years apart. The beloved pit bull disappeared from Hough’s Los Angeles home in 2010. But the years of pain came to a joyous end last month when Hough received some unexpected news…
Read MoreAfter a Spending Her First Year as a Stray, “Girlie the Power Plant Dog” Has a New Home
Girlie spent the first year of her life living at Exelon power plant in Dallas, Texas.
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After spending the past year living as a stray at a Texas power plant, a dog named Girlie has finally found a forever home. A beautiful, one-year-old mixed breed, she spent the first 12 months of her life scavenging around an Exelon facility in Dallas. That’s where Kara Corn, a plant employee, spotted Girlie, and she quickly. . .
Read MoreVideo: A Cat Decides to “Be More Dog”
The British mobile company O2 has unleashed a new ad campaign titled “Be More Dog.” Apparently, even cats are heeding their advice. Check out their latest video ad.
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 07.05.13
Welcome to a new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. Phil is on vacation so I have taken over responsibilities. We have a killer selection this week…
Read MoreBomb Dog University: The Training and Education of Explosive Detecting Canines
Capable of locating explosives that human senses can’t detect, Explosive Detection Canines (or “bomb dogs”) are invaluable agents for our protection and safety. But how did these dogs actually become bomb sniffing experts? At MSA Security’s “Bomb Dog University,”…
Read MoreKeep Your Dog Safe on The Fourth of July
Independence Day can be a dangerous and terrifying time for dogs. While firework displays solemnize the birth of our nation, the loud bangs, flashes of light and smells of burning pyrotechnics can trigger a panic-induced nightmare for our pups…
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