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WATCH: Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall
2+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) When Jessica Johnston fell 180 feet down a waterfall in New Zealand, she was lucky to survive. She got even luckier a week later, when a helicopter crew found her missing dog Molly, shivering and alone, in the wilderness. However, when…...
Therapy dogs and a fire chief help Massachusetts kids fall in love with reading
2+ week, 5+ day ago (186+ words) The Robbins Library in Arlington is booming. Library director Anna Litten says patrons checked out a record one million items in 2025, making Robbins "the fifth highest circulating library in. .. The Robbins Library in Arlington is booming Library director Anna Litten…...
NASA astronaut's dog "over the moon' for her return. Watch the heartwarming video
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (213+ words) It seems like a 10-day Artemis II mission was pretty ruff on astronaut Christina Koch's dog. Koch, one of four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar flyby mission, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday night. The nation cheered their…...
Mass. man charged in dogfighting conspiracy
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (302+ words) A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges in connection with a yearslong dogfighting conspiracy, according to the United States Department of Justice. Corey Elliott, 49, of Carver, was charged with conspiring to participate in an animal fighting venture in violation of…...
Remembering Rescue: Beloved service dog to Boston Marathon Bombing survivor
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) s The beloved service dog who has been at the side of a Boston Marathon Bombing survivor for more than a decade is being honored with a celebration of life. The community is invited to the Boston Public Library on…...
Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (446+ words) Massachusetts couple adopts pup gone viral on social media, uses fame to help others Tiki, a rescue dog who went viral on social media, is now happily part of a pack in Paxton. Adoptive owners Aubrie and Vince D'Angelo said…...
Seekonk nonprofit helps retired K-9s recover from PTSD
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (216+ words) At the K-9 PTSD Research Center in Seekonk, Massachusetts, retired police and military dogs are finding healing thanks to founder Jim La Monte, a former K-9 trainer who launched the nonprofit in 2019. At the K-9 PTSD Research Center in Seekonk, Massachusetts, retired police…...
Comfort dogs bring healing to Plymouth County
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) With 24 trained canines, the Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program is breaking barriers and spreading smiles The Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program, launched in 2021, has become a model of community policing across Massachusetts. With 24 dogs and handlers representing multiple towns and…...
Puppy rescued from roof of abandoned home's chimney stack: See the video
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (143+ words) A 4-month-old puppy was recently rescued from the roof of an abandoned Michigan home, and the moment was captured on video. Michigan Humane captured the moment that the puppy, named Stack, was rescued by the Detroit Fire Department on March…...
Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (759+ words) About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. Related video above: Sneezing season is here: How to track pollen and tame your allergies "The poor dog. I would…...