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(DOG)SPIRED
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Dogspired is a volunteer-supported organization that includes a team of authors and editors. It is a thriving site that targets dog-related subjects for a dog-loving audience.
Our content includes dog-related stories, experiences with the canine community, information about dog welfare, current dog news, tips for dog lovers, and much more.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 661 )
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Rescued Pit Bull Saves 4-year-old
Christi Smith had taken in a foster pit bull for less than a week when the dog came to the rescue of her 4-year-old son, saving him from a life-threatening... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Therapy Dog Raises Spirits
Zep is a coal-black German shepherd on a mission. He’s a therapy dog who visits patients recovering from illnesses at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland to make... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Our Guest Post on Finding Rover
Many thanks to Finding Rover, for reaching out to us at (DOG)spired to share some of our stories. Here’s what they posted if you missed it yesterday: We are so... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Breast Cancer Survivor Says Dog Clued Her in to Malignant Lump
They can sniff out dangerous drugs, missing people and hidden explosives, but it turns out that dogs may also be capable of detecting much subtler ticking... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Dog Triggers Home Security System, Saves Owner’s Life
A woman from Oakdale said her 8-year-old German Shepherd saved her life this summer, when she was having a choking episode. “She’s my girl,” said Candace Lines... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Rescue-dog School Graduates Its First Class
A training center inspired by canine rescue work after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, is graduating its first class of working dogs. Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Student: Getting Guide Dog Like Winning Lottery
Matthew Pettit dreamed about Diezel long before the 67 pounds of jet black fur came into his life, back when he was a third-grader at Prescott Elementary and... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Retraining an Old Dog: Life Lessons in Kindness and Trust
I walked with a friend of mine this morning. She had her new rescue dog with her. The dog was a black, female lab. My friend has had the dog for less than six... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Deaf Dog Alerts Owner to Suspected Burgler
A friendly English Springer Spaniel named Bonnie, who also happens to be deaf, is being praised by her owner for helping him catch a suspected intruder in... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
Service Dog Bonds with College Teen
With the long-awaited acquisition of a specially trained canine companion complete, a wheelchair-bound college student is now on schedule to cross the next... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 HOME, PETS -
How a Dog with Painted Toenails Saved the Day
It happened five years ago, but I’ve never forgotten the dog. I think of her whenever I see toenails painted red. This morning as I was painting mine, alone in... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Dog Brings Boy Back to Life
There once was a tiny boy with an old soul whose name was Creed. His name meant “to believe.” Creed had a fierce spirit, but a body that battled illness from th... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Dog’s Sharp Sense of Smell Helps Predict Medical Emergencies
Before you get to know him, Bailey the service dog looks more like a purse decoration. He’s a papillon, kind of like a Chihuahua with diva hair. Just last... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Rescue Dog Makes Life-saving Blood Donation to Ailing K-9 Officer
Buddy A Rutherford County K-9 officer has gotten a second chance on life, thanks to another dog who is in need of rescuing, himself. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Therapy Dog’s Value Rises with Every Snuggle
Leaning down to pet the yellow Labrador retriever sitting in front of her, Siobhan Heiden’s eyes glistened with tears. In March, Heiden was walking when she... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Mama Dog Adopts, Nurses Abandoned Kittens
Last Sunday, Shannon Torrez’s dog Asia became a mother. The Sharpei and Pitbull mix gave birth to one puppy named Raider. It was a surprise to Shannon, but... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Ranger the Police Dog Credited with Finding Missing Husband
A police dog named Ranger is being credited with possibly saving the life of Christopher Peloso, days after the husband of former politician George Smitherman... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Service Dogs Changing Lives of Children, Inmates
Beth Dodd was a 20-year-old drug addict when she caused a car accident that killed one person and injured another. She had a lot of time to think about that... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Dogs Help Stressed U.S. Military Veterans Cope with Civilian Life
When retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Madore has nightmares, his dog Cody is there to wake him up. “Cody gets up in my bed and starts pounding on me –... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 HOME, PETS -
Dog Alerts Parents to Abusive Babysitter
When the Jordan family moved to Charleston, S.C., with their then 7-month-old son, Finn, they hired a 22-year-old babysitter whose background check had come up... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2013 HOME, PETS