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Only 1% of the 61 million Americans with disabilities have access to life-changing service dogs. Researchers are partnering with Canine Companions to solve the genetics puzzle and train more dogs for those waiting.
A Southern Oregon nonprofit trains service dogs specifically for children and young adults with disabilities, but they need more volunteers to raise puppies. Canine Angels has graduated 120 service dogs and relies on volunteer families to care for puppies during their critical first year.
A UK charity caring for 22 disabled rescue dogs received a donation of oxygen-rich water that helped their most vulnerable animals stay hydrated during recent extreme heat. The specialized water is making a real difference for dogs with breathing issues, kidney problems, and mobility challenges.
A deaf Pitbull named Cole sits at a New Jersey school each day with a sign reading "Can I Please Have a Hug?" and helps students learn that being different makes you special. His work has expanded to four therapy dogs and earned him ASPCA's 2023 National Dog of the Year.
When rescue workers found three dogs trapped in a remote canyon, they discovered that proper climbing gear wasn't enough. Hot dogs saved the day in this heartwarming animal rescue.
Only 1% of Americans with disabilities have service dogs, but new genetic research is changing that. Scientists partnered with Canine Companions to identify which puppies will succeed in training.
Four friends missed having a dog so much, they wrote a heartfelt letter to their neighbor asking to befriend her pup. The dog wrote back, and sparked a movement that's still growing today.
A new invention lets service dogs turn on lights, fans, and other appliances by simply pressing a button with their nose or paw. The device helps people with disabilities live more independently without relying on others for everyday tasks.
A popular festival in Romania's capital is turning attendance into charity. For every 10 people who show up, one kilogram of dog food goes to shelter dogs across the country.
A black Lab-Bloodhound mix named Scout is becoming Minnesota's first dog trained to track down missing pets by following their scent trails. The volunteer group The Retrievers handles nearly 1,000 lost dog cases yearly, and Scout's unique skills will help reunite families with their furry friends faster.
More than 250 neglected dogs crammed into a single UK room are now healthy, happy, and finding their forever homes. The massive January rescue shocked social media, but months later, the transformation is remarkable.
When a shelter owner's divorce left 51 dogs trapped in failing conditions, Animal Rescue Corps launched one of their biggest operations to save them. One dog named Yoshi had been waiting a decade for a second chance.
A guide dog charity is revolutionizing puppy training to help handlers stay safe around quiet electric vehicles. The innovative approach prepares future guide dogs for a changing world where traditional traffic sounds no longer signal danger.
A dog named Goldey was abandoned on the streets, covered in maggots and near death. The family who saved her discovered something unexpected: as she healed, their lifelong fear of dogs transformed into love.
A foster dog climbs into bed with Marissa Monteleone every single night, settling against her chest in a routine that shows pure trust. The simple video captured over 88,000 hearts and reminded viewers why rescue dogs are worth saving.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny claimed the top prize at the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's milestone 150th anniversary in New York City. Hundreds of dogs competed at Madison Square Garden for the prestigious best in show title.
FOX Sports reporter Jamie Little is bringing the joy of the 150th Westminster Dog Show to screens nationwide, celebrating a milestone that's been 148 years in the making. The emotion backstage is reaching new heights as families who've shown dogs for generations compete for this historic win.
Scientists just discovered the oldest dog DNA ever found, proving our bond with dogs started 5,000 years earlier than we thought. Ancient puppy remains reveal humans and dogs were companions during the Ice Age.
From Vietnam's first disability fashion show to dogs strutting for adoption, the fashion industry is ditching outdated beauty standards and making room for everyone. These designers and models are proving that representation on the runway creates real change off it.
Scientists discovered ancient dog bones in a Somerset cave, proving humans and dogs have been companions for over 14,000 years. The discovery pushes back Britain's earliest evidence of dog domestication by 5,000 years.
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