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Can You Guess The Top Dog Name In NY?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (224+ words) LONG ISLAND, NY — Three dog names have been crowned the most popular in New York, according to a U.S. News & World Report analysis of popular dog names released earlier this month. The top three in the Empire State are Luna, Bella,…...
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Handsome Arturo!
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA – Young Arturo is a just-right sized dog looking for a family that's ready to play. According to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, "Arturo is an active guy who will make a great running or hiking buddy." This…...
Meet The Hartford PD's Newest K-9 Team
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) HARTFORD, CT — The Hartford Police Department has certified its first bloodhound K-9 team, and they are ready to sniff out the bad guys or evidence to catch them or, if needed, find missing persons. The HPD announced that Officer Chelsea…...
Puppy K9 Named In Honor Of Former Police Officer, Firefighter
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: Puppy K9 Named In Honor Of Former Police Officer, Firefighter A 4-month-old bloodhound puppy in training to be Bowie's next K9 met the family of its namesake on Christmas Eve Day. BOWIE, MD — The…...
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Sweet Billie Jean
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (195+ words) Patch ALEXANDRIA, VA — Five-year-old Billie Jean will want to be your constant companion. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria says Billie Jean “is a gentle and affectionate dog who has lived with men, women, and a teenager in a previous…...
Stockton Police Chief, K-9 Freya Win Explosives Title at Atlantic City Trials
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (321+ words) ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Atlantic City hosted a national police canine competition this week, and Stockton University Police Chief Tracy Stuart and her K-9 partner, Freya, finished on top. The pair won the explosives detection division at the United States Police…...
Vernon Police Dog Boone Now Featured On Trading Cards
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (126+ words) VERNON, CT — Vernon police dog Boone has his own trading card. Boone, a Belgian Malinois, and his handler, Officer James Platosh, were showing off the cards at Tuesday's National Night Out event that promotes positive interaction between law enforcement and…...
Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Def Leppard
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) Patch Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Def Leppard How about an 80s rock star as your pet? The following is a press release from the Valley Humane Society: "Def Leppard is a six-month-old pup with all the swagger of an…...
Holmdel Officer & K9 Place At 2026 National Detector Dog Trials
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (133+ words) HOLMDEL, NJ — A Holmdel Township Police Officer and his K9 partner recently placed at the 2026 USPCA National Detector Dog Trials. At the annual event (which took place in Atlantic City for 2026), Officer Jackson and his K9 partner, Murph, placed third overall, with…...
Cherry Hill Honors Dogs Serving As K9 Officers
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) CHERRY HILL, NJ — The Cherry Hill Police Department honored members of its furry force on Friday. "K9 Veterans Day" was celebrated as a nationwide showcase of the dangerous work dogs find themselves in alongside their handlers every day. "We would like…...