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Boutique hotel showcases dogs for adoption
By Jonathan Serrie Published April 20, 2015 FoxNews.com
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Wearing a yellow vest with the words “adopt me,” a Chihuahua named Taco greets guests in the lobby of a boutique hotel.
The Aloft Asheville Downtown has partnered with a local animal shelter to showcase one dog at a time. Organizers hope that each dog will win the heart of a hotel guest and find a permanent home.
“When you go to a shelter and find multiple animals in the shelter, the six, eight or 10-year-old dog might be overlooked,” said Kim Smith, president of Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. “But if you come to the hotel and you walk up to the reception desk and you see a single dog, your eye is on that single dog.”
Already pet-friendly, the hotel initially partnered with Charlie’s Angels back in August for a short-term community service project. But the program exceeded expectations.
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/04/20/boutique-hotel-showcases-dogs-for-adoption/
Military dogs save lives and serve our nation: They deserve better
By Robin Ganzert Published April 14, 2015 FoxNews.com
Superheroes come in all forms, and my favorite ones have fur, four-legs, wagging tails and distinguished service records on the battlefields in the war on terror.
I am an advocate for war dogs, their handlers and the incredible humane bond that exists between the two. The bond between service members and their military working dog (MWD) or contract working dog (CWD) is powerful, and can be healing after their return from the sands of Iraq and Afghanistan. The healing happens on both ends of the leash as the invisible wounds of war, such as post-traumatic stress (PTS), impact both humans and animals.
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The power of the human-animal bond is mysterious and inspirational. What I know is that both two and four-legged veterans deserve the chance to retire together with dignity, and that the four-legged veterans deserve more than they get today.
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One story of healing and hope is United States Marine Corporal Jeff DeYoung and MWD Cena N641.
Their story began in August 2009, when at 19-years-old, Jeff went to special handler training school to learn how to handle and care for Cena in Afghanistan.
After training, Jeff and Cena found themselves in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, a far cry from home in Muskegon, Michigan. They supported combat operations and counter improvised explosive device warfare, and were wounded in the line of duty. However, the team continued their missions and participated in Operation Moshturok, the largest operation in Afghanistan at that time. The pair spent three months living out of a backpack, dealing with sandstorms, floods and hailstorms. Their battle bond was formed out of necessity and out of unconditional love.
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http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/04/14/military-dogs-save-lives-and-serve-our-nation-deserve-better/
Puppy keeps an eye out over sleeping toddler…then takes a nap
4 ways to train your dog like a Navy SEAL
By Lindsay Putnam January 24, 2015 | 6:00am
During a combat deployment to Iraq in 2003, then-Navy SEAL Mike Ritland witnessed a group of Marines attempt to take the city of Tikrit.
As they prepared to enter a structure near the city limits, an explosive-detector dog alerted the Marines to a deadly threat — the doorway was laced with grenades.
It was in that moment that Ritland decided he wanted to train the next generation of war-ready canines.
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http://nypost.com/2015/01/24/4-ways-to-train-your-dog-like-a-navy-seal/
Donations to the Humane Society of Missouri on #GivingTuesday
Don’t forget to get social with HSMO tomorrow, Dec. 2 for 24 hours of amazing animal stories, giveaways, and your chance to make a difference in the lives of Missouri animals.
We’re making Giving Tuesday special for pets and people by teaming up with the St. Louis Area Foodbank!
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2, drop canned food (for people) off at any Humane Society of Missouri Adoption Center and help make someone’s holiday season bright.
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It’s Halloween and these animals have outdone every costume you’ve ever worn. Check them out.
Meet The Secret Service K-9s Who Took Down The Latest White House Fence Jumper
5:19 PM 10/23/2014 CHUCK ROSS (Reporter)
The Secret Service is shining light on two of its agents it says helped stop a man who jumped the White House fence on Wednesday.
Jordan and Hurricane — two Belgian Malinois — stopped the jumper, 23-year-old Dominic Adesanya, after he had ventured approximately 30 yards beyond the White House fence.
“Dog got him,” a Secret Service spokesman explained after the breach.
In recognition of the agents’ work, the Secret Service highlighted them on its Twitter account on Thursday.
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http://dailycaller.com/2014/10/23/meet-the-secret-service-k-9s-who-took-down-the-latest-white-house-fence-jumper/
Animal lovers, and “Walkers”, Wanted!!!
Student, principal make legendary yearbook picture
By Associated Press October 1, 2014 | 10:27am
SCHENECTADY, NY — A New York boy and his cat, a principal and her dog – and lasers.
They all came together in teenager Draven Rodriguez’s senior portrait, which ended up with him holding his cat, Mr. Bigglesworth, and Schenectady High School principal Diane Wilkinson holding her Chihuahua, Vivienne.
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http://nypost.com/2014/10/01/high-school-student-and-principal-make-legendary-yearbook-picture/