A nine-year-old Belgian Shepherd named Max finally found his forever home with a couple who works at Dogs Trust Ireland after nearly three years of waiting to be adopted. Kim Murphy and Jason Seagrave had fostered Max for a while, but only after the couple moved into a new suitable house did they adopt Max. While Dogs Trust has already rehomed 785 dogs this year, they are currently seeking similar … [Read more...]
End Puppy Farming: Dog’s Trust launches campaign against ‘abhorrent’ trade | Newstalk
Puppy farming in Ireland has become a real problem. Dogs are being mistreated on these farms and suffer from physical neglect. When people came to see the dogs, they didn't make a sound and were very frightened. The dogs had matted fur and also other infections. Recently a company has launched a campaign to hopefully put and end to the abuse these dogs are putting up with on these farms. It hopes … [Read more...]
Dogs Trust Kenilworth carer goes the extra 600 miles for canine pals
James Sowerby, a dedicated staff member who works for Dogs Trust Kenilworth, has helped raise funds for dogs he loves through cycling. Despite several knee and feet operations, the 32-year old set a 999km virtual route. Not only has cycling helped him recover from operations, but it helped the dogs by virtually cycling to 621 miles in the Canine Cycle Challenge which raised funds for his canine … [Read more...]
Dog who was cruelly dumped outside Dog’s Trust in Dublin finds new home
There was a dog in Dublin that was dumped out into the streets over the holidays. There was a nice couple who decided to foster the dog and now, it's their forever dog. There was a trust issue at first due to the sigma of Rottweilers being very dangerous and violent. However, the exact opposite happened. They ended up with one of the nicest and loving dogs they have ever seen. They are very happy … [Read more...]
‘Deaf, blind, starving and thrown out on the street, it was touch and go for these puppies…’
Dogs Trust Harefield centre helps give dogs another chance to find a happy home. One such example is two defenseless lurcher puppies named Wendy and Wilson who were cruelly treated and abandoned. These dogs could hardly walk, suffered from severe dehydration, and were undernourished. Rehabilitation was a slow process, but eventually their condition improved. After three weeks had passed and the … [Read more...]
Service dogs help Iowa veterans, first responders
A nonprofit organization called Inspiring Our Warriors of America (IOWA) was launched in 2019 to provide service dogs to first responders and veterans. These dogs help people who with various medical conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic lung problems. Multiple applications and months of training with IOWA service dogs is required that includes learning about dog … [Read more...]
Study reveals 3 mental-health benefits of dogs in a crisis
A study has been shown that reveals there are some mental health benefits of dogs in a crisis. The study featured 768 dog owners and 767 potential dog owners and they were given a survey. The study found that dog owners tend to have a lower depression score and have greater levels of social support when compared to the potential dog owners. Finally, there weren't any differences when it came to … [Read more...]
“We started a dog treat business—it pays for my son’s service dog”
My husband and I have four children, including 17-tear-old Keygan. Keygan has suffered mental issues and has attempted suicide twice. He was signed with schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. To help Keygan, we got him a dog, an English Labrador named Alexis. ����➡️ Dog With Heart Disease – Food Related? Alexis was trained to be a psychiatric … [Read more...]
Disabled Dog Saved an Hour Before Euthanasia Deadline Is Thriving with Wheelchair and New Home
The dog Poppie suffers from Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a condition that affects her coordination, balance and motor skills. The German shepherd/Chow Chow mix has been in and out of shelters her whole life. ����➡️ How is my Dog getting old? She was close to being put down when Diane Ewert heard about her from a friend. Ewert arranged for Poppie to be tagged by a local rescue she works … [Read more...]
Man walks 50 dogs for 50th birthday: ‘I love dogs more than people’
Alex loves dogs and would argue that his love is unmatched by anyone else. He volunteers at the local shelter and helps raise funds for the facility. When his big, fiftieth birthday approached, he had no doubt how he was going to spend that day. He walked the dogs as a part of the fundraiser, one dog for each year of his life. The love for canines runs in the family and his sisters often help out … [Read more...]