Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN's "College GameDay" analyst, announced the death of his beloved service dog, Ben, who was known for his appearances at football broadcasts. Ben, a golden retriever, was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma in March and passed away after the cancer spread. Herbstreit expressed his deep affection for Ben, who was a cherished companion and had become a familiar presence in the sports world, earning playful titles like "Wide Retriever" and "Chief Happiness Officer of Football."
Selma Blair attended the Tribeca Film Festival with her service dog Scout, posing for photos and discussing her inspirations. Blair, who has Multiple Sclerosis, credits Scout with helping her maintain independence and mobility. She also serves as a juror for the 2024 Nora Ephron Award at the festival.
An American Airlines flight from DFW to West Palm Beach allowed a dog, suspected to be a "Bull Shitzu" wearing a "service dog" vest, to board in violation of the airline's pet policy. The incident raises questions about the legitimacy of service animals and adherence to airline regulations. Additionally, other instances of dogs in prohibited areas, such as a bowling alley and Publix, were reported, prompting concerns about pet owners disregarding rules and restrictions.
American Airlines crew allowed a dog, suspected to be a non-service "Bull Shitzu," to fly from DFW to West Palm Beach in violation of the airline's pet policy, despite the dog wearing a "service dog" vest. This incident raises concerns about the legitimacy of service animals and adherence to airline regulations. Additionally, other instances of dogs in prohibited areas, such as a bowling alley and a Publix store, were reported, prompting criticism of pet owners disregarding rules.
A service dog named Spy in Virginia alerted his owners, Shannon and her husband, to their 9-year-old daughter Raelynn's medical emergency. Raelynn, who has Type 1 diabetes, was sleeping when Spy led her parents to her bedroom. They discovered her blood sugar level was dangerously high at 338 mg/dL, well above the recommended range of 90-150 mg/dL. Diabetic alert dogs like Spy are trained to recognize the scent produced by chemical changes in a person's body during hypoglycemia. They can also be trained to retrieve help or emergency supplies. Raelynn was wearing a continuous glucose monitor, but it was still calibrating at the time. The family expressed gratitude for Spy's life-saving alert.
A service dog named Spy in Virginia alerted his owners, Shannon and her husband, to their 9-year-old daughter Raelynn's medical emergency. Raelynn, who has Type 1 diabetes, was sleeping when Spy led her parents to her bedroom. They discovered her blood sugar level was dangerously high at 338 mg/dL, well above the recommended range of 90-150 mg/dL. Diabetic alert dogs like Spy are trained to recognize the scent produced by chemical changes in a person's body during hypoglycemia. They can alert the person with diabetes and even retrieve help or supplies. Raelynn was wearing a continuous glucose monitor, but it was still calibrating at the time. The family is grateful for Spy's life-saving intervention.
A TikTok user shared a heartwarming video of a kind passenger on a flight who shared her pillow with a service dog. The video has gone viral, with many people expressing their admiration for the passenger's gesture and wishing to be seated next to such a compassionate person. The article also provides tips for traveling with a service dog and highlights the importance of familiarizing oneself with airline policies and regulations.
An Indianapolis man who fatally shot a child's service dog last month won't face charges as the dog was off-leash and not fenced. The dog, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever named Clyde, was playing with his owner when the incident occurred. The shooter told an animal control officer that he felt threatened. The Mills family has set up a GoFundMe to raise money to get Mason, their 12-year-old son who has autism, a new service dog.
A service dog named Justin received a diploma at Seton Hall University's graduation ceremony in New Jersey for attending all of his owner Grace Mariani's classes. The labrador-golden retriever mix wore a blue mortar board and matching Class of 2023 bandana as he walked across the stage and grabbed the diploma with his mouth while accompanying Mariani, who crossed the stage in a motorized wheelchair. Justin has learned over 45 tasks to help Mariani become more independent, and she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in education.
Seton Hall University awarded a special diploma to Grace Mariani's service dog, Justin, during her graduation ceremony. Justin, a yellow Lab and golden retriever mix, attended all of Mariani's classes with her. Mariani graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in education and plans to work in elementary and special education.
A service dog named Justin received his own diploma at Seton Hall University's graduation ceremony in New Jersey for attending all of his owner Grace Mariani's classes over the years. The yellow lab and golden retriever mix accompanied Mariani, who graduated with an education degree, across the stage in a cap and gown of his own. The audience roared in applause for the beloved service dog.
A service dog named Justin received his own diploma alongside his owner, Grace Mariani, at her graduation ceremony from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Justin had been by Mariani's side throughout her degree course in elementary and special education, and was recognized for his loyalty and services rendered. The heartwarming moment was captured on video and shared by Humankind from USA TODAY.
Sarah Mendenhall, a recent graduate from the University of Oklahoma, walked across the stage with her service dog, Oliver, by her side. Seven years ago, she was paralyzed from the neck down due to a rare neurological condition known as acute flaccid myelitis. With Oliver's help, she slowly started to move again and fought for each step forward. She graduated with a degree in communications and hopes to work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to make a change for kids like her.
