For her owner Renice Zimmerman of Yorktown, Virginia, “Wynd” is an once-in-a-lifetime therapy dog. Wynd has served on the therapy dog team for military surviving family members at The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) National Seminar in DC for the past three Memorial Days and has volunteered at the Survivor Outreach Service booth at military events many times. Continue reading Meet the AKC ACE Honoree for Therapy Dogs
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Police Dog Not a Fan of Rappelling
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Support Military Working Dogs
It’s getting close to Christmas, but our military members, both human and canine will remain on the front lines in Afghanistan and elsewhere through the holidays, protection our freedoms.
If you’re looking for a way to make an impact this holiday season, you might consider donating some items to make deployment a little easier for these heroes.
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Meet the AKC ACE Honoree for Service Dogs
Rachel Burton of Woburn, Massachusetts brings us George, from the Service Dog Project which trains dogs to help the mobility impaired. The Great Dane was paired with Bella, a 10-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder called Morquio Syndrome. This disorder makes mobility exceptionally difficult and requires Bella to undergo many operations. Continue reading Meet the AKC ACE Honoree for Service Dogs
Ramping Up for the 2016 Iditarod
Although the 2016 Iditarod doesn’t start until March 5th, organizers are already getting ramped up. According to their Facebook page, more than 70 competitors are already registered from places as distant as Norway, and they are looking for volunteers to help out with the race. You can get all the details at the official website.
They are also running a raffle (details pictured here) to help pay for the race. Only 4,000 tickets will be sold, each priced at $100. Four lucky winners will each receive a Dodge truck, while 16 more winners will each receive $1,000.
The Iditarod is one of my favorite dog-related annual events. I, of course, love seeing the beautiful dogs in action, but I’m also interested because I cannot imagine why anyone would want to put themselves through the incredible challenge, battling solitude, weather, and distance.
Some day, I want to go to the race and observe or even volunteer, but I’ll be home wrapped up in a blanket watching it this year.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Meet the AKC ACE Honoree for Uniformed K-9 Service
Handled by Greg Madrid of Albany, Georgia, K9 Pablo is a nine-year-old Belgian Malinois Military Working Dog (MWD), who is a certified PEDD (Patrol/Explosive Detection Dog) by the US Air Force, and is assigned to the Marine Corps Police Department in Albany, Georgia. Pablo regularly serves on Secret Service details for visiting dignitaries. Continue reading Meet the AKC ACE Honoree for Uniformed K-9 Service
AKC Announces Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
From my mailbag: The AKC® Humane Fund has announced the winners of the 16th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards commemorate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly impacted the lives of their owners and people in their communities.
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Stark County Swears in New K-9 Deputy
Meet Recon! He is the newest sheriff’s deputy in Stark County, Ohio. The department’s Facebook page says he was sworn in last week and will be used both at the jail and out on patrol.
Thank you for your service, Recon! (And handler Jamie Price.)
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
NYC Halloween Dog Parade
From our friends at USA Today, the 25th Annual Tompkins Square Dog Parade for Halloween.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Halloween Costumes For Your Dog, 2015
I know it’s getting really close to the big day, but I can’t close out October without showing you some of the really cute costumes available for your dog this Halloween. With rush shipping, you may be able to still get these in time for Trick-or-Treat. For each costume, I’ve given you a link to the website with the lowest price I found, and the name of the costume. There will undoubtedly be price differences for different sizes.
When you get to the vendor’s site, type in the name I’ve indicated plus the words “pet costume” and you should go right to it. (Or spend some time browsing all of their costumes – some of them are just too cute!)
