This week the American Kennel Club has announced the winners of their seventh AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence. This year’s dogs were loyal, hard-working canines that made a significant contribution to the communities in which they live.
Each of the five recipients of the award also receives $1,000 and a sterling-silver collar medallion. This year’s winners are:
Exemplary Companion Dog: “Electra,” an eight-year-old Standard Poodle owned by Mandy Willis of Valrico, FL. has been seven-year-old Mandy Willis’ constant companion since her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatments began in February 2008.
Search and Rescue Dog: “Sage,” a 10 year old …read more

Today is a day of remembrance across the United States as we take a moment to think about the events that happened eight years ago in New York City and the Pentagon. We remember the men and women whose lives were cut short, and those who willingly sacrificed their lives to help. Among the latter we musn’t forget the dogs who worked tirelessly alongside rescue crews to find survivors.

“If these dogs only knew what a difference they make. Certainly, there’s nothing that can replace the precision of a dog’s nose—and absolutely nothing that can replace a dog’s heart.” ~ …read more