Blake Rashad started the nonprofit, which pairs disabled veterans with service dogs and trains them specifically for their needs.

The program, which began in April 2023, is run by Canine Companions, a nonprofit in Santa Rosa which provides free service ...

REGIONAL—When sixth-grader Damien Beldt walks through the hallways of Sheldon Middle School, he is accompanied by his king ...

The Nye County Sheriff's Office seized seven tigers from a private property in Pahrump on Wednesday, arresting Karl Mitchell.

K9 Merlin's keen sense of smell paid off in dividends over the years, in the MCSO Patrol Division and with the 19th Judicial Drug Task Force. But he's been in decline in recent months, and this week ...

Meet Beacon, the emotional support dog for the U.S. gymnastics team competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics. This adorable and ...

Harper’s family receives TennCare, which covers her medical needs, and she’s also part of the Tennessee Early Intervention ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing legislation that would allow eligible U.S. military veterans the opportunity to ...

Celebrate 50 years of Canine Companions, providing life-changing support for people with disabilities. Learn about their service dogs and training.

Paws & Effect was started in 2006 in Des Moines, Iowa. The nonprofit expanded to North Carolina in 2017. The organization ...