COVID-sniffing dogs are now being used to screen employees at the Miami airport. How would you feel about that if you worked there?
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9/11 Search and Rescue Dog Magnets
Are you looking to spruce up your refrigerator door? Check out these new magnets from the AKC Museum of the Dog online store!
These new magnets feature several Search and Rescue dogs, in honor of the Museum of the Dog’s newest exhibition, 9/11 Remembered: Search and Rescue Dogs. Take home your own piece of history and honor the legacy of these canine heroes. Featuring art by Ron Burns. Continue reading 9/11 Search and Rescue Dog Magnets
Miami Airport is Going to the Dogs
Miami is really embracing the power of dog noses. They have had COVID-sniffing dogs screen fans at Miami Heat games and attendees at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Now they have taken on the employees at MIA.
So far, they’ve gotten grades above 95% for accuracy!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
September is National Service Dog Month
From the American Humane blog: National Service Dog Month, a time devoted to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the extraordinary work service dogs do every day for the people in their care. Join us in celebrating and honoring these special heroes who dedicate their lives to help their human companions.
Service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. They can be trained to retrieve objects, assist with balance, give seizure or diabetic alerts, or assist those with psychiatric disabilities. They also serve our nation’s wounded warriors suffering from conditions including Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. Service dogs provide companionship while inspiring confidence and they live to serve and assist their handlers. With the help of a service dog, humans can better manage disabilities and live fuller lives. Continue reading September is National Service Dog Month
Help Jet Come Home!
From Doylestown (Wayne County, Ohio) Police Department:
Jet is our retired K9. She is a black German Shepherd and lives with her handler in the State St./Romig Rd. area. She managed to escape from her crate and out a partially open window/screen sometime Sunday evening. She is friendly, but by this time she is probably scared. Please share this post with anyone who may live, work, or travel in the State St./Romig Rd. area. If seen or located please do not attempt to capture, contact our dispatch at 330.658.2771, and ask to be connected to the officer on duty. A reward is being offered.
Please keep your eye out if you’re in the area.
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Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: Assistance Dogs at the Paralympics
Earlier in the week, I posted about a legally blind runner who was forced to travel to the Paralympics without her guide dog. Was this fair?
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Basil, the Funeral Therapy Dog
What a great idea! Basil, the handsome Beagle pictured here, assists people while planning their loved ones’ funerals and mourning their losses.
Basil works at the Clive Pugh Funeral Home in Shrewsbury, UK.
I’m wondering if there are other funeral homes who have therapy dogs? Seems like an idea who’s time has come.
From the Clive Pugh Twitter page: Continue reading Basil, the Funeral Therapy Dog
Friday Funny: Kitchen Roomba
I LOVE my Roombas! And this model doesn’t smear poop all around your house if it finds some on the floor.
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Anheuser-Busch to Hire Chief Tasting Officer for Dog Brew
Last year, Busch released its first-ever product made not for fans, but for its fan’s dogs: Busch Dog Brew. The alcohol-free, bone broth brew provides owners with the perfect opportunity to crack a cold one with their favorite canine companion, and the initial response from Busch lovers was overwhelming, with the first batch selling out in just 24-hours. This year, as Busch Dog Brew expands, it’s also looking to expand its Senior Leadership Team to include a four-legged member with a discerning palate — a Chief Tasting Officer (CTO). Continue reading Anheuser-Busch to Hire Chief Tasting Officer for Dog Brew
Do You Know a Hero Dog?
From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are open now through July 31st and winners will be announced in late 2021. The 2021 Awards for Canine Excellence will be covered on AKC.tv.
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund honors five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. Since its creation in 2000, 105 ACE awards have been presented. Former ACE recipients have included a Flat-Coated Retriever that excels at dock diving despite missing a paw and a family pet who fought for his life protecting a seven-year-old from a rattlesnake, among dozens of other remarkable dogs.
“There are countless dogs that touch the hearts of people every day,” said Doug Ljungren, President of the AKC Humane Fund. “These incredible canines impact the lives of individuals and communities across the nation and so many deserve to be recognized with these awards. We are proud to honor five of these canine heroes each year with an ACE Award in recognition of their contributions.” Continue reading Do You Know a Hero Dog?