Judge Says Autistic First-grader Can Keep Helper Dog In Class Under Illinois Law TUSCOLA, Ill. (AP) – A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Chris Freese sided with the family of Kaleb Drew, who argued that the boy’s yellow Labrador retriever [...]
By Sharon L. Peters Special for USA TODAY Ollie may not have impeccable breeding, but he’s talented and hardworking. The extremely high-intensity border collie mix – the kind of over-the-top dog that people regularly dump – was abandoned. He lucked into a good situation at a nearby sanctuary and is now well on the way [...]
From MSNBC.com Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Pit bull rescued from famous dogfighting ring now helps cancer patients MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – It’s a dog’s life. And for Leo it couldn’t be better. Leo — rescued from heavy chains that confined him as one of the pit bulls [...]
By Margaret Svete Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. But not all workers are humans; dogs can have jobs too. Working dogs are often heroes who rescue those in need, provide support for the disabled, and assist in law enforcement. And think about it, working dogs do not [...]
