Newsweek is reporting on a truck that crashed into a house in Braintree, Massachusetts, with no one inside except for two chocolate labs. It’s thought that the dogs must have bumped something that caused the truck to roll while the driver was busy elsewhere. Continue reading Truck-Driving Dogs
From MSNBC: Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is facing criticism after he vetoed animal abuse legislation that bans tethering dogs outdoors using heavy chains or chaining them up without drinkable water and adequate shelter or shade. Abbott says laws already in place were adequate.
I don’t understand the harm in strengthening laws that may not have been specific enough.
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The Bidens have announced the death of their older German Shepherd, Champ. He leaves behind his brother Major to guard the White House. Continue reading RIP Champ Biden
From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Police Canine Association is the newest organization associated with the AKC. The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) is the largest and oldest police dog certification organization in the United States.
“AKC is honored to collaborate with the USPCA,’’ said AKC President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung. “They protect our citizens, strive to educate the public on many important dog-related topics, and are an integral part of communities. We are very proud to be affiliated with them as the nation’s oldest and largest Police K-9 organization.’ Continue reading US Police Canine Association Partners with AKC
A new four-legged, wet-nosed addition greets people at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. “Buffy” is a 2-year-old, sweet-tempered, yellow Labrador retriever and a highly trained scent detection dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs. Buffy meets visitors as they enter the hospital and if she detects COVID-19, the visitor is asked to get additional testing. Testing can be done free of charge at the hospital or if visitors prefer, another location.
Trainers at Southeastern Guide Dogs placed “Buffy” in a scent detection study nine months ago. Using deactivated samples from COVID-19 patients at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Buffy was trained to detect changes in a person’s immune system. Labrador retrievers have an estimated 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans. The dogs can detect our body fighting the virus. During training, the dogs are approximately 95% effective at detecting COVID-19 in a person. If Buffy detects COVID-19 she simply lays down at the visitor’s feet and waits for a treat.
Visitors entering the hospital will still be screened by a hospital caregiver, have their temperature taken and be required to wear a mask. Buffy is being used as an extra resource, although a very furry one, to help keep the community safe. Hospital CEO, Robert Meade, adopted Buffy and she lives with the Meade family when she is not at the hospital.
Thanks for helping, Buffy!
#MaskUp #BackUp
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When Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins spoke to reporters outside his residence recently, his pet Bernese Mountain Dog completely stole the show. The dog was caught on camera trying every trick in the dog book to get Higgins’ attention, to little, adorable avail.
So cute!
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Michelle Obama’s Twitter account posted this, her take on what Bo meant to the family and so many others. Very moving!
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Bo, the first of two Portuguese Water Dogs adopted by the Obama family while they were in the White House, has passed. From the President’s Twitter:
Our sincere condolences to the family, including Sunny, and all those who loved Bo.
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From CNN: Five people, including the woman who “found” the kidnapped dogs, have been arrested for their roles in the dognapping and shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker. Continue reading Five Arrested in Lady Gaga Dogwalker Shooting
Just a picture of Champ and Major (and Dr. Biden, of course) in honor of their Dad’s address to Congress tonight. That’s all.
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