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Austin-based photographer highlights dogs in new book; proceeds benefit local nonprofit
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “In ways, it’s challenging. In ways, it’s rewarding,” fine art photographer Randal Ford said. Taking portraits of dogs wasn’t as easy as he thought it’d be, but with the help of a couple trainers and noisemakers, he achieved his goal: (Courtesy: Nick Cabrera © 2020) “Capture the […]
Manatee County nonprofit trains dogs to detect COVID-19
The dogs are training to smell the virus using COVID-positive nasal swabs. MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — BioScent, a Manatee County nonprofit, is training dogs to sniff out COVID-19. The founder of the Myakka City-based organization, Heather Junqueira, says she’s been working to find out whether dogs could be our next […]
Reunited at last: How one nonprofit cares for servicemember dogs
Dogs on Deployment cares for the best friends of many servicemembers on deployment, and they just reunited someone here in San Diego with their dog. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diegan Dixie Dominguez was away for more than two months on deployment with the Navy. The call to service […]
Teen turns diagnosis and passion for dogs into non-profit
Keegan Connor, 14, launched the non-profit Keegan Cares to help raise awareness about scoliosis and prevent late diagnoses. CARMEL, Ind. — Keegan Connor, 14, has turned her love for dogs and her recent scoliosis diagnosis into a campaign to help others. “When I was having a rough time in the […]
Wake Forest woman starts non-profit seeking to help dogs with special needs
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — A new non-profit aims to rescue dogs with medical and special needs who otherwise might be euthanized, and find them permanent homes. “I’ve been fostering and rescuing special needs for about seven years now and I wanted to open my own rescue that specialized in […]