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19Nov

Dog Survives House Explosion, No Other Injuries

ALLEGANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A dog survived after being ejected out of a house that exploded in Cattaraugus County on Monday.

State police say the incident happened on West Branch Rd. in the Town of Allegany.

At the time of the explosion, no people were inside.

It’s not clear what caused the explosion, but authorities are investigating it as a potential gas leak in the basement.

The owner of the house tells News 4 that he heard the explosion from 10 miles away. His dog was found outside and later got a clean bill of health at the veterinarian.

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19Nov

Couple With Service Dog Says Uber Drivers Denied Them A Ride

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On Nov. 8, Chelsea resident Sarah Wiles waited outside the Market Basket there for an Uber ride, along with her boyfriend, Ben Chase, and her guide dog, Atlas.

ut what is usually a routine task ended with the couple going through four different drivers, two of whom declined to give the trio a ride due to Atlas.

And it isn’t the first time Wiles, who is blind, said that she’s struggled to get a ride from a ride service company due to having service dog.

“It’s happened at least a dozen times over the past two years,” Wiles said, noting that if a driver cancels her ride, it’s usually when she either texts or calls them to let them know she has Atlas with her. “It’s pretty common.”

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17Nov

Puppy Basics 101 – How to Care for Your New Dog

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Puppies are without a doubt some of the most adorable things on the planet. Parenting a new puppy, however, is no walk in the park. Here’s a guide to help you care for the new addition to the family.

When the time comes to finally bring your new puppy home for the first time, you can pretty much count on three things: unbridled joy, cleaning up your puppy’s accidents, and a major lifestyle adjustment. As you’ll soon learn, a growing puppy needs much more than a food bowl and a doghouse to thrive. And while it may be a lot of work initially, it’s well worth the effort. Establishing good and healthy habits in those first few sleep-deprived weeks will lay the foundation for many dog-years of happiness for you and your puppy.

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17Nov

North Korea Calls Joe Biden a “Rabid Dog” Who Deserves To Be Beaten To Death

SEOUL — North Korea has launched another volley of insults at former vice president Joe Biden, calling him a “rabid dog” who is greedy for power and deserves to be beaten to death.

The attack came two weeks after Biden issued a statement attacking President Trump's North Korea policy and referring to that country's leader, Kim Jong Un, as a “murderous dictator.”

In response, North Korea laid on the animal metaphors thick and fast, calling Biden a crafty, rabid dog keen at getting at others’ throats, and a profiteer.

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17Nov

Marine Vet Thrown Out Of Pittsburgh Bar For Bringing In His Service Dog

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An ex-Marine who was wounded in Iraq and suffers post-traumatic stress disorder was thrown out of a bar in Beechview Thursday night because he brought his service dog.

onight, the bar’s owner issued an apology to KDKA’s Paul Martino.

It happened at the huddle, just before kickoff for the Steelers game.

The bar’s owner claims he didn’t know he was kicking out a wounded Marine and didn’t realize it was a service dog.

But the Marine tells KDKA he’s embarrassed and angered.

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16Nov

Meet Lily, The First Dog To Take The Witness Stand In Anne Arundel County

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Lilly Reilly, a 5-year-old labradoodle, was the first therapy dog to take the witness stand in a Maryland court when she assisted a victim in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Nov. 13. - Original Credit: Handout (Courtesy of Barbara Reilly / HANDOUT)

At first glance, Lily Reilly looks like just another cute girl. But don’t be mistaken: She’s a working woman with a rough job.

Lily, a 5-year-old labradoodle, was the first of her Caring Canines colleagues to take the witness stand in a Maryland court Nov. 7, comforting a child while she testified as a rape survivor in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.

Lily can’t take people’s trauma away, but she can put her head in their lap as they recount the worst moment of their lives. And that sweet, calming presence can make a world of a difference for victims, said her handler Barb Reilly, who stood next to the witness stand holding Lily’s leash and escorted her through the court.

“In other cases, she sits in the courtroom... But this was different. This was a much bigger case,” Reilly said. “I think the child really, really appreciated having the dog there. It gave her a chance to decompress."

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15Nov

Florida Police: Officer Killed Service Dog That Tried To Bite Him

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OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer fatally shot a service dog while responding to a man suffering from a seizure.

An Okeechobee police statement says the shooting happened Monday night.

Police say two officers approached a man suffering from medical issues on the side of a road. They recognized the man and were familiar with his medical history.

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12Nov

Tips For Preparing Your Pup For A Pack Walk

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As all owners know, walking your dog is a top priority to keep pups happy and healthy. Walks provide great low-impact exercise for dogs of all ages and their owners. It also allows dogs to explore the wide world that exists outside of their own backyards.

Dogs are stimulated by sights and sounds, and they want to understand their surroundings. Bringing your pup out into the world also helps desensitize them to noise and teaches them to keep calm in a crowd. What’s more, exploring as a group is something dogs innately crave. In the wild, canids venture out together in search of food, so being a part of a greater pack is part of their nature. One of the best ways to help your domesticated dog satisfy that instinctual need is to join a group dog walk.

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12Nov

Wichita Man Sentenced to Year In Jail For Running Over Dog

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WICHITA, KAN. (AP) — A 20-year-old Wichita man who intentionally ran over a dog several times has been sentenced to a year in jail.

Cole Ford Carter was sentenced Monday after earlier pleading guilty to cruelty to animals, criminal threat and a misdemeanor criminal carrying of a weapon.

The Wichita Eagle reports Carter killed 13-year-old Benji in December 2018 after the dog escaped through a fence while his owners were visiting Wichita.

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