Service & Therapy Animals

1+ hour, 32+ min ago   (753+ words) U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton, the Joint Base Andrews Veterinary Readiness Activity branch chief, examines a military working dog assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron during a monthly canine readiness visit at JBA on Sept. 3. During monthly training days, Templeton trains…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago   (715+ words) I'm proud of Fresco and myself for passing the public access test Written by Jean Walsh | Sept. 21, 2026 About a week ago, I sat in my husband Dave’s car with butterflies in my stomach. My new service dog, Fresco, sat calmly…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (350+ words) Provided by Semper K9 Assistance Dogs September marks both National Service Dog Month and Suicide Prevention Month—two observances that hold special meaning to the mission at Semper K9. As September draws to a close, Semper K9 is sharing what a service dog…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (85+ words) There were 1,232 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 489,491 in the last 365 days. Fresh air, focused training, and plenty of room to practice! Big smiles, open space, and confident movement! Up close, confident, and ready for the next adventure!...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago   (808+ words) 1225 Maple Way, Jackson, WY 83001 America’s centuries-old conflict with wolves took another turn earlier this month when President Donald Trump ordered the animals be stripped of federal protections across several U.S. states, claiming the action will provide economic relief for ranchers....

43+ min ago   (526+ words) Workplace stress can take a toll on employees, and Animal Samaritans is offering a new way to bring some relief to the workday. The organization’s Paws and Relax program brings specially trained therapy dogs to businesses and organizations across the…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (485+ words) ABILINE, Texas — A four-legged member of the Hendrick Health team is making regular rounds through the hospital, offering comfort to patients and staff during difficult days. Mister, a certified therapy dog, is the full-time therapy dog assigned to the Emergency…...

15+ hour, 52+ min ago   (242+ words) Massachusetts.- A new program will establish a county-wide comfort dog mutual aid response system for police departments across Worcester County, supported by a federal grant awarded to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. The U.S. Department of Justice Comprehensive Opioid,…...

23+ hour, 23+ min ago   (524+ words) A directive sent to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees this week says imperiled animals or plants must be intentionally targeted for their killing to be considered illegal. That’s a sharp turnaround from past practice at the wildlife service, which historically…...

12+ hour, 33+ min ago   (18+ words) A Service Dog Changed This Army Veteran’s Life. Now He Trains Them for Other Veterans for Free Military.com...