‘202 holes in my heart:’ Halifax family reeling after service dog removal
“How do you qualify your love for an animal, particularly one who helps your child so significantly?” Continue reading
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Former N.B. deputy chief coroner launches PTSD service dog mentoring program
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Brian Brown is helping people suffering from PTSD train their own pets to become service dogs through a program he developed called the Canine Assistance Program. Continue reading
B.C. woman says trampoline park denied access to brother’s autism service dog
“Just because someone’s disability is not visible doesn’t mean it’s not valid,” said Danica Dutt. Continue reading
Service dog missing, Oak Bluff family devastated after fire destroys home days before Christmas
The Harris family is without their home days before Christmas, after a fire tore through their Oak Bluff home, and they say their service dog is missing. Continue reading
Cute pups in training for serious, life-changing work
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society raises, trains puppies to become certified service dogs. Continue reading
GoFundMe launched for Trenton military service dog’s surgery
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Herc helps military families at the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre. Continue reading
Guide dog and blind owner refused taxi service at Halifax airport
According to the airport authority, all taxi drivers who provide services at the airport have a special license and under those conditions, are required to accept people who have guide dogs unless they have a medical note saying they can’t. Continue reading
Chase is on the case: Peterborough police announce winner of guess the service dog name contest
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Two German shepherd-Malinois mix dogs are joining the Peterborough Police Service in January. Continue reading
Police officers won’t face charges in case of N.S. man bitten by police dog, SiRT rules
The agency says their investigation into the May 16 incident showed officers were justified in using the police service dog and there are no grounds for charges against any officer. Continue reading
Disabled woman with service dog claims mistreatment by Châteauguay Walmart
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A disabled woman claims a Chateauguay Walmart mistreated her because of her service dog. Continue reading