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INAUGURAL AKC/USPCA K9 DETECTION DOG CHALLENGE COMING TO ESPN2

K9 Detection Logo

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Sunday, November 28th at 10pm ET. The event, hosted by the AKC and the United States Police Canine Association, brings the best of the best in narcotics and explosives detection dogs from around the nation together to demonstrate the important role dogs play in law enforcement and keeping our country safe. Continue reading INAUGURAL AKC/USPCA K9 DETECTION DOG CHALLENGE COMING TO ESPN2

National Dog Show on Thanksgiving 2021

2021 Natl Show

As usual, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show will be telecast on NBC, Thanksgiving Day after the parade (noon – 2 pm in all time zones). Yours hosts will be John O’Hurley, David Frei, and Mary Carillo.

If you’re too busy stirring the gravy, check back here often, as I’ll be live-blogging the show.

Click here for more info about the big show.

PS – If you haven’t already done so, drop everything and take your turkey out of the freezer RIGHT NOW!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Lutheran K-9 Comfort Dogs Dispatched to Waukesha

At 4:39 pm on Sunday, November 21, a vehicle fleeing police drove into the Waukesha Christmas parade in progress. As of this morning, five people have been killed – four females and one male – with ages ranging from 52 – 81, six children critical, and many other victims with injuries ranging from critical, serious, and fair conditions. Eighteen patients between the ages of 3 to 16 were taken to Children’s Wisconsin Hospital, including three sets of siblings. The parade route was packed with families and children of all ages who were present for the festive occasion.

In less than 24 hours, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Pastor Peter Schmidt from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Waukesha and were present at the Waukesha Candlelight Vigil this evening. Continue reading Lutheran K-9 Comfort Dogs Dispatched to Waukesha

Shelter Sunday: Ruger / James River Humane Society / Jamestown, ND

Ruger ND

Meet Ruger! This handsome fella is up to date on vaccinations and neutered. Here’s what his rescuers have to say about him:

Ruger is a 10 month old german shephard/doberman mix. He loves attention and likes to chase a ball. Don’t overlook this one of a kind find. He wants desperately to find a family. He plays nicely with his friend Tanner. He is easy to walk on a leash. Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Ruger / James River Humane Society / Jamestown, ND