Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about service dogs, curated daily by BrightWire.
Firehouse Subs just launched adorable plushies based on three real rescue dogs, with every penny of profit going to help first responders. The collection celebrates K-9 heroes who've saved lives across America, from disaster zones to fire safety classrooms.
Dogs Inc. in Palmetto is recruiting volunteers to raise puppies that will become free guide dogs for the blind and service dogs for veterans. The commitment is flexible, with options from three to 12 months, and the nonprofit covers all veterinary costs.
New VA studies show service dogs reduce physical stress in Veterans with PTSD, while a new wound-healing gel and peer support program offer additional hope. Three breakthrough findings demonstrate the VA's commitment to innovative care for those who served.
Canine Companions shared a tearjerking video of service dogs reuniting with their volunteer trainers one final time before beginning their working lives. The heartwarming tradition gives dogs a chance to "be a puppy one last time" after 18 months of intensive training.
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.
Ryker the Belgian Malinois failed spectacularly at service dog training, dragging wheelchairs and pulling refrigerators across the room. His viral blooper reel proves that sometimes the best dogs are the ones who stay true to themselves.
A South Carolina veterans organization just received a fully refurbished 2021 KIA Sorento to help deliver service dogs to those who served. The gift came from an unlikely alliance of insurance companies and auto repair shops turning wrecked vehicles into second chances.
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.
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.
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 new Senate inquiry into epilepsy in Australia offers hope to thousands of families struggling with funding gaps for care and support services. Four-year-old Leo's family is among those waiting for changes that could make life-saving assistance more accessible.
A black lab trained as a seeing-eye dog alerted his owner to a dangerous blood clot by repeatedly pressing his head on the exact spot of the injury. The intuitive behavior prompted a hospital visit that likely saved Luis Perez's life.
