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Feds agree to decide on endangered species protections for Crater Lake newt
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (312+ words) An imperiled newt found only in and around southern Oregon's Crater Lake may soon be protected under the Endangered Species Act following a three-year legal battle. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed in a recent settlement with the nonprofit conservation…...
'Best buddy' dog Rhubarb helps students learn
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (390+ words) A college assistance dog whose "biggest job is promoting smiles" has been helping students feel more confident in and out of the classroom. Rhubarb, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, works at Nescot College alongside his owner Zoe Latter, who…...
London NHS trust rolls out animal therapy for mental health
10+ hour, 7+ min ago (785+ words) "With dogs, there's no judgement so it makes it easier to open up," says Frankie. She is among those who have benefited from animal therapy through the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The scheme offers sessions with therapy…...
Romanian rescue becomes therapy dog in Norfolk care homes
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (394+ words) A dog rescued in Romania has become a certified therapy dog in Norfolk. Clement was found in a ditch after being attacked by two other dogs and hit by a car. He was nursed back to health and cared for…...
Dogs help put lives back on track
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (458+ words) It seems you are using an outdated web browser not supported by this website which may effect your viewing experience. Please use Edge or any other modern web browser. A year ago, Major Kat Adie's world was shrinking." She worked…...
How a service dog is helping a MSU shooting survivor find strength, independence
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (628+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) " A survivor of the Michigan State University shooting has continued to health with the help of his service dog. For more than 20 years Dr. Nikki Brown, a former Lansing school district psychologist, has run Canines for Change,…...
Florida Strengthens Protections for Threatened Marine Wildlife Following Giant Manta Ray Capture
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (274+ words) Home " Animals " Florida Strengthens Protections for Threatened Marine Wildlife Following Giant Manta Ray Capture By Mathew Davis | May 26, 2026 After widespread outrage erupted over the controversial capture of a giant manta ray off Florida's coast last year, state wildlife officials adopted…...
Van Buren Schools Enlist Therapy Dog Oakley For Morale
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (392+ words) Van Buren County Schools launching a new therapy dog program to support the mental health and morale of students and staff. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said she researched the program by speaking with officials in other school districts that…...
UH Hilo celebrates paw-some honorary nursing grad | Liam, a service dog who supported nursing students, became an honorary member of the Class of 2026.
21+ hour, 24+ min ago (270+ words) UH M'noa Cybersecurity Incident Info > A service dog who supported nursing students and faculty at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo School of Nursing became an honorary member of the Class of 2026 at the school's Spring Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Liam,…...
Emotional support dog 'Truly' spreads joy at Indiana school
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (138+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " As the school year wraps up in Indiana, one staff member at Madison STEAM Academy is also finishing another successful year in the classroom. An emotional support dog named "Truly" has become a favorite among students, teachers and…...