12-year-old Former Shelter Pup Going Strong & Bringing Home the Ribbons
He was the last of nine puppies to be adopted from the litter at 8 weeks of age when he went home with Charleata Carter. “Sebastian has always been happy, relaxed, smart, and friendly with almost every human and animal he meets, and he is always eager to try something new,” Charleata said. Her friends […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/12-year-old-former-shelter-pup-going-strong-bringing-home-the-ribbons/
| August 14, 2015
Pilots Volunteer Planes, Time to Save Homeless Dogs
Pilots N Paws is a non-profit group of airplane pilots who volunteer their planes and time to rescue homeless animals. They transport them to their new homes or to rescue groups in parts of the country where they have a better chance of being adopted. This video features an event in which pilots around the country […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pilots-volunteer-planes-time-to-save-homeless-dogs/
| August 13, 2015
See Scout Fly! This Special Therapy Dog Catches Air
Two-year-old Scout is a Basset Hound-Cocker Spaniel mix who keeps his owner, Sarah Rose, busy. “Scout loves to do things like dock dive, swim in the lake with friends, and chase the squirrels! He's pretty quick so he gives them a run for their nuts!” Sarah Rose said. He also often joins his owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/see-scout-fly-this-special-therapy-dog-also-catches-air/
| August 13, 2015
New Show Features Trainer Who Makes Rescues Into Stars
Discovery Channel debuted a new show, From Wags to Riches, on Aug. 6 about famed trainer Bill Berloni who adopts homeless animals and trains them for roles on Broadway and other entertainment productions. The show chronicles daily life with his family and their menagerie that includes several dogs, a parrot, ducks and a donkey. Rescue […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/new-show-features-trainer-who-makes-rescues-into-stars/
| August 12, 2015
Rescue Bichon Spends His Days Brightening the Lives of Others
Mister Murphy THDD owned by Christine Witzler of Bowling Green, OH Murphy is a 10-year-old Bichon Frise that Christine rescued when he was a year and a half old. “You could tell at the first meeting that he was born to be a therapy dog,” she said. “He has been in cribs in hospitals with […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-bichon-spends-his-days-brightening-the-lives-of-others/
| August 12, 2015
Rescue Dogs Help Children Learn to Read
Marley's Mutts, a rescue program in Bakersfield, CA, provides a service called Barks & Books to help local children. Students read to their rescue dogs, which is an incentive for the children to read and promotes confidence in their reading ability since the dogs are non-judgmental. It also helps the rescue dogs who get personal attention […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dogs-help-children-learn-to-read/
| August 11, 2015
Retired Service Dog Loves AKC Coursing
Marissa’s Picture Perfect RA CAX owned by Marissa White of San Jose, CA Hunter is a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog from the San Francisco Bay area in California. He is a retired service dog and spends his days relaxing with his cat friends and chasing bunnies in the field. He loves AKC Coursing Ability and earned […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/retired-service-dog-loves-akc-coursing/
| August 11, 2015
Rescue Dogs Defend Florida Agriculture
A team of rescue Labrador Retrievers and Labrador-mixes are helping preserve Florida agriculture. They have been trained to detect invasive pests and disease, according to a report by WJXT of Jacksonville, FL
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dogs-defend-florida-agriculture/
| August 10, 2015
Rescue Pit Bull Mix Becomes Top Obedience Trial Contender
But the dog that tugged at her heart at the Sacramento County Animal Care shelter was a young brindle Pit Bull mix. “I had taken her out of her pen and played with her. She seemed incredibly smart and was sweet and friendly, but we left that day without adopting a dog,” said Carmen, a […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-pit-bull-mix-becomes-top-obedience-trial-contender/
| August 10, 2015
Good Samaritans Save Injured Dog & His Companion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dogs getting hit on the highway, it happens every day. But when a Good Samaritan saw two dogs trying to cross three lanes of traffic on Highway 71, she had to pull over. She was able to save them with the help of Kansas City’s finest.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/good-samaritans-save-injured-dog-his-companion/
| August 7, 2015