Dog News

• Dog News from Animal Planet  News about dogs from the fun to the interesting to the important.
• MSNBC Dog Stories  Pet news and stories from the ordinary to the peculiar.
• Science Daily Dog News  The science behind man's best friend, the dog.
• Discovery News  DNews Nuggets--animal anthroplogy and animal science making the news.
• National Geographic Society  The ancient, the new, the incredible--inspiring people to care about the planet's animals since 1888.
• Huff Post Dogs  Interesting, cute, or downright weird dog news.

Dogs at War & Other Dog Heroes

In words, pictures and video, learn about incredible dog stories of bravery, skill and dedication. Many of the following sites are run by non-profit organizations. If their stories touch your heart, please consider making a donation.

• The World Trade Center's Heroic Rescue Dogs  "If these dogs only knew what a difference they make. Certainly, there's nothing that can replace the precision of a dog's nose—and absolutely nothing that can replace a dog's heart." — Bob Sessions, rescue worker, Federal Emergency Management Agency
• The world of the Hero Dog  From the professional handler to the dedicated companion dog owner, K9 Hero makes the contributions of dogs visible! They explore how the K9 heroes became remarkable dogs, and how handlers and owners continue to benefit. Welcome to the world of the Hero Dog!...
• DOGNY: America's Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs  Search and Rescue is arguably the dog's most noble vocation. Dogs have acted on behalf of lost or injured humans as early as 1750. The Canine Search and Rescue Teams of today put the canine-human bond into practice by tracking and finding victims of crime, avalanches, earthquakes, floods - and as we all witnessed on September 11 - terrorism...
• FBI Working Dogs  Teaching kids about the FBI's Working Dogs -- chemical explosive dogs, narcotic detection dogs, search and rescue and service dogs.
• War-Dogs  February 17 is War Dog Rememberance Day. The "War Dogs, America's Forgotten Heroes" documentary, which was seen on the Discovery Channel, was produced to educate America about the war dogs and the pivotal role they played in the Vietnam War. It tells the heart-wrenching story of the bond between the dogs and their handlers and the great lengths they each took to save one another from the tragedies of war...
• Dog Hero of the Year  Kibbles n Bits Dog Hero of the Year. Since 1954, Kibbles 'n Bits® has been honoring ordinary dogs for outstanding achievements.
• Vietnam Dog Handler Association  The VDHA was organized in 1993 by a group of six veteran war dog handlers that served during the Vietnam Conflict. One of their original goals was to search for and re-unite veteran war dog handlers and honor the memory of their war dog partners...
• Vietnam Dog Handler Association  Vietnam Dog Handler Association Webpage Photo Gallery
• National War Dogs Memorial  You can help. The proposed National War Dog Monument will be erected in the Greater Washington D.C. area. It will proudly honor all military working dogs which have served their country for the last century and into the future. For nearly a century, an estimated 100,000 dogs have served in the United States military, doing jobs in explosive and mine detection, tracking, and scouting. Dogs have carried messages and stood watch as sentries...
• National Geographic News  Veterans: Dogs of War Deserve a Memorial
• Military.com  Trying To Get Furry Friends Out Of Iraq. "This is the story of man's - and woman's - best friend and the bond between them, a bond that has created an international effort to save the hundreds of stray dogs that roam Iraqi cities and countryside...
• War Dogs Today  "Military Working Dog (MWD) teams -- dogs and handlers -- are in short supply, but they perform a function vital for force protection. An estimated 2,300 working dogs were serving within the U.S. Department of Defense in 2004, the vast majority being German and Dutch shepherds and Belgian Malinois..."
• Army sends therapy dogs to Iraq   Army sends therapy dogs to Iraq. Soldiers Iraq are getting a unique holiday gift: two Labrador retrievers specially trained as therapy dogs to ease the stress of combat. We expect each of these dogs to make a difference to thousands of lives over there," said Wells Jones, CEO of America's VetDogs Veteran's K-9 Corps in Smithtown, L.I. The dogs will help break the ice, build communication and bring a piece of normalcy to what otherwise can be a difficult situation...
• United States Department of Defense  Military Working Dogs. Photos, stories, and more. Military working dogs first entered the service in March of 1942 to serve in the Army's K-9 Corps. Today, the dogs, who have an actual military service record book assigned to them, are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing the enemy...
• Cool Vests aid Iraq's military dogs  "An entrepreneur's chilly vests help keep the military's four-legged helpers cool in the scorching desert..."
• Combat Tracker Dog  War dog roles from sentry to tunnel dog.
• Cool Vests aid Iraq's military dogs  "An entrepreneur's chilly vests help keep the military's four-legged helpers cool in the scorching desert..."
• Olive Drab. Military dogs  Dedicated to the combat tracker teams of the vietnam war and in grateful appreciation for their honorable service and to those that trained them and made survival possible...
• World's Military Working Dogs  K-9 History's Photo Album: Military Working Dogs of the World!
• K9 History: Post Nam  The United States MWD Program, Since Vietnam!
• The Military Working Dog Foundation  The Mission of the Military Working Dog Foundation is to assist the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Center in finding suitable homes for military working dogs that become available for adoption because they are no longer capable of performing their military duties. Please help us help find acceptable homes and placement for these great dogs, so they can either retire in the company of a good home or continue working in police K-9 units and other law enforcement agencies. You can help by spreading the word to people who love dogs and to your local police department. You can also aid by sending a tax-deductible donation to assist in our continued efforts...
• Detector Dogs: CBP's "Secret Weapons"  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has an elite workforce that works for room and board and playtime.
• Wikipedia: Detection Dog  A detection dog is a dog that is trained to and works at using its senses (almost always the sense of smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, or blood. They are often known as sniffer dogs...
• International Explosives Dog Association  The IEDDA seeks to serve in a world leadership role for the bomb dog community, facilitating teamwork, networking, research, training, and act as the final decision making authority on guidelines and standard procedures for explosive detection dogs.
• Remembering America's Canine Heroes  A brief summary with links and books about America's Canine Heroes.
• Animal Mascots of the Civil War  Wartime animal mascots demonstrated bravery and loyalty, and earned the affections of their human counterparts
• A tribute to the ward dogs of the United States Military  Dedicated to the memory of all those who served . . . Italy, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Great Britain all have formal monuments and decorations dedicated to war dogs by the military organizations under which they served...
• Dog Heroes of 911  To all the heroic canines who served their country following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and who continue to serve whenever and wherever they are needed...
• Connecticut Police Work Dog Associations  The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. was established in 1991, to assist, unite and promote police service dogs in the State of Connecticut. This organization was established to enhance the training, education and overall working performance of our police canine teams...
• Hero Dog Award  Bil-Jac Foods and The German Shepherd Dog Club of Northern Ohio come together each year to Honor the German Shepherd in K-9 Police work in Northern Ohio. The Honor is based on their contributions during the previous year.
• Support K9 Heroes  providing retired law enforcement K-9's with much needed health care that will not only make their life more comfortable in their golden years, but also help lift some of the burden from the officer or civilian family that was gracious enough to take him in after retirement...
• K9 Monuments  Lists police and war dog memorials from around the world. Beautiful phots and stories.
• K9 Pride  A blog dedicated to military working dogs and police canines.
• Police Dog Heroes  Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles. Full article available with free trial subscription.
• K9 Hereos Blog & Videos  There are so many ways to support these amazing Heros! If you can't afford to send a package, then please send a letter to say THANKS! These amazing men and woman love the letters of support just as much! I work in Education, and I can tell you that the soldiers love to get pictures and letters from kids especially! My area of interest and passion is the K-9 Handlers and their amazing "dogs of war...
• Soldiers Angels  May no soldier go unloved. (Not a dog site, but well worth your visit and support!!)

Dogs at Work Making a Difference

Many, if not all, of the following dog-related organizations are non-profit entities who would greatly appreciate your financial support. Please visit their websites and consider making a donation. Several organizations are also looking for volunteers.

• Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation  Each day people go to Fidelco looking for freedom and independence. Their future hangs in the balance as they wait for a Fidelco guide dog to give them more mobility and confidence. Your support is vital in helping them keep up with the ever-increasing demand...
• Bergin University of Canine Studies  Home of Assistance Dog Institute. Dr. Bonita Bergin invented the concept of the Service Dog to assist people with mobility impairments in 1975. At that time she founded Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), the first nonprofit to train and place Service Dogs. After leaving CCI In 1991, Dr. Bergin founded the Assistance Dog Institute (ADI)...
• Assistance Dogs International  Assistance Dogs International, Inc. is a coalition of not for profit organizations that train and place Assistance Dogs. The purpose of ADI is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilization of Assistance Dogs as well as staff and volunteer education...
• Therapy Dogs International  Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed...
• Guide Dogs of America  Guide Dogs of America is dedicated to its mission to provide guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada so that they may continue to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence...
• Leader Dogs for the Blind  Founded by three Detroit area Lions Clubs members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind provides dog guides to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their mobility, independence and quality of life...
• Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind  When you shop at The Guide Dog Foundation's Second Sight Shop®, you're not only giving a gift to someone you love, you're helping give the gift of Second Sight® to someone who's blind or visually impaired, or who has other disabilities. Every purchase you make helps support Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind efforts...
• Guide Dogs of America  Guide Dogs of America is dedicated to its mission to provide guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada so that they may continue to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence...
• Law Enforcement Canine Services  Listing of United States Police K9 Associations and International Police Dog Associations
• Canine Assistants  Canine Assistants is a non-profit organization, founded in 1991, which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs.
• Dogs for the Deaf  Rescuing Homeless Dogs and professionally training them to enhance lives. Providing New Freedom for the Hard of Hearing and bringing a new level of opportunity and independence for clients throughout the United States and Canada...
• Canine Companions for Independence  Life. Unleashed. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart. Canine Companions for Independence® provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. Connect with CCI. Please join our Facebook, MySpace and YouTube groups to connect with the incredible community of CCI graduates, volunteers and supporters...
• Therapy Dogs  Provides registration, support, and insurance for members who are involved in volunteer animal assisted activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, visits to hospitals, special needs centers, schools, and nursing homes. Therapy Dogs objective is to form a network of caring individuals who are willing to share their special animals in order to bring happiness and cheer to people, young and old alike...
• Search Dog Foundation  The mission of the Search Dog Foundation is to produce the most highly trained canine disaster search teams in the nation. The job of these teams is to find people buried alive in the wreckage of natural disasters and terrorist attacks. To create these teams, SDF recruits rescued dogs from shelters and breed rescue groups, gives them professional training, and partners them with firefighters and other first responders at no cost to their departments...
• Paws of Life Foundation  The Paws of Life Foundation (PoL) is dedicated to the education of search and rescue (SAR) dogs and their handlers. PoL works with responders at the local levels to assist with dog placement and training to become a reliable and valuable resource for law enforcement and public safety agencies in the case of lost or missing persons...
• Search and Rescue Dogs of the Unites Stats (SARDUS)  A non-profit national association supporting search and rescue dog teams and search managers. SARDUS is the financial sponsor of www.disasterdog.org, which is a major communication tool for national and state disaster teams, as well as other countries developing a disaster canine program...
• Disastor Search Dog Information  Designed to be an informal source of information related to the training, testing and deployment of disaster dog teams. This is an independent site and is not sponsored or supported by the Federal Government...
• Search and Rescue Information for Kids  Designed for kids, follows the story of Hunter the Search and Rescue Dog.
• National Association for Search and Rescue  A great source of information on Search and Rescue. SAR education, guidelines, news, links, testing and much, much more.
• The American Rescue Dog Association  The American Rescue Dog Association® (ARDA®) is comprised of highly skilled volunteer search and rescue units across the United States that operate in conjunction with local law enforcement or other applicable emergency services agencies to assist in the location of missing persons...

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