Theo, Hero Dog Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan, Could Receive Posthumous Honor
It’s the story that moved the world. Hours after Lance Corporal Liam Tasker was killed by a Taliban sniper in the Helmand province in March, Tasker’s faithful patrol dog Theo died of what many believe was a broken heart. Now thanks to Tasker’s mother, Jane Duffy, Theo, a Springer Spaniel, has been shortlisted in the […]
Good Deed Of The Week: Share a Photo of Your Patriotic Pup
WARNING: Do not share your photo here. You need to go to Tonic.com to do it. Here’s the link: Patriotic Pup Link. Memorial Day is just around the corner! While many will mark the day with barbecues, beach parties and fireworks, it’s important to take a moment to remember that more than the unofficial start […]
Hero Police Dog, Kane Brutally Slain In Washington State
He was killed in the line of duty and died as the hero he already was. Kane, a black Dutch Shepherd police dog from Clark County, Washington, was chasing Keegan Graves shortly after midnight on Saturday in Vancouver, Washington, after he and a female pal tried to ram a police vehicle in a stolen car. […]
New Jersey Police Dog Honored By Fellow Officers Before He Is Euthanized
His name is Memphis, and he will never be forgotten. On Monday afternoon, 40 people and 11 K-9s gathered at the Red Bank Veterinarian Hospital in Tinton Falls, New Jersey to honor Memphis, a 10-year-old German Shepherd police dog before he was to be euthanized. Kevin Geoghan, a Hazlet, NJ police officer, his wife Maria […]
The Most Newsworthy Dogs Of 2010
From ThisWeek.com These pups and their unusual stories made headlines and, more often than not, captured our hearts. The First Family’s new puppy, Bo, was the media’s top dog in 2009, courting controversy and White House photographers. While no comparable canine superstar emerged in 2010, a whole new litter of furry friends made news. Here […]
The Late Senator Ted Kennedy's Dog, Splash Dies At 13
By Michael Levenson For Boston.com He was a published author. He inspired a president. He barked at members of Congress and foreign dignitaries. Splash, Vicki and Edward M. Kennedy’s beloved Portuguese water dog and a constant presence at the senator’s side, bounding and romping through the halls of power, has died. The death of the […]
Dog Saves Marine's Life: Video
Area K-9, Police Units Show For A Fallen Member
By DJ McAneny For NJ.com GLOUCESTER TWP. Braving a biting chill Thursday to pay proper respect, family, friends, co-workers and complete strangers gathered in Gloucester Township Community Park for a memorial dedication and service in honor of the township’s fallen K-9 unit Schultz, who gave his life in the line of duty last Tuesday.Ê Ê […]
Hundreds On Two Or Four Legs Mourn Fallen New Jersey K-9
BY GEORGE MAST For APP.com GLOUCESTER TWP. — The sound of mournful wails from bagpipes intertwined with the baying of dozens of police dogs filled a park here Thursday. Nearly 1,000 community and law enforcement members gathered at Gloucester Township Community Park as the late K-9 Schultz was memorialized with full police honors. A volley […]