Aroostook County will be the first county to have a dog at their courthouse that’s trained to comfort individuals who’ve gone through a trauma. Holiday is a yellow labrador retriever that’s a donation from a local breeder and lives with the Aroostook County District Attorney Todd Collins in Presque Isle. […]
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Congress Passes a Bill that Helps Veterans with PTSD Get Service Dogs
A bill was passed to connect more veterans and service dogs that are trained to support mental health issues and it’s now at the desk of President Joe Biden. Recently, the Senate passed the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers of PAWS, for Veterans Therapy Act, which requires the Department of Veterans […]
Meet the Rescue Dogs Sent from Croatia to Help Victims from Albanian Earthquake
Search and rescue teams from Croatia went south to Albania to help people in the damage that happened after the recent earthquake that hit the country. On the team, there weren’t just experienced people, but rescue dogs too. These dogs are trained to seek, track, and rescue. They’re a part […]
The Air Force Is Looking For People To Adopt Retired Military Working Dogs
If you’ve wanted to adopt a military working dog, you now have the chance. According to an announcement by Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, military dogs that are in retirement are looking for families to adopt them. However, in order to be a potential adopter, you need to meet various requirements, […]