Scientists and researchers from Northeastern University, in conjunction with colleagues from the University of Colorado recently conducted a study for the purpose of finding out whether humans would empathize more with fellow humans or with…
Bardstown Elementary School in Kentucky has a new canine teaching assistant in its classroom for children with moderate to severe disabilities and autism. He's a three-year-old Australian shepherd/poodle mix named Merle, and he's getting rave…
Finally, airlines are starting to crack down on individuals taking advantage of ESA laws. Options are getting limited for travelers looking to fly with exotic emotional support animals. Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to…
A Texas Veteran that has been struggling with PTSD got a wonderful surprise from his family, a new service dog! Rudy Pena, of Amarillo, couldn’t believe his eyes as he read a letter his kids…
by Scott Smith-Jul 16, 2018 www.consumersadvocate.org mailto:scott@consumersadvocate.org Soldier, take me from this shelter’s cage. Give me back my life. In return, I’ll cover your back. I’ll be your canine warrior, your sixth sense. I’ll stand…
Having a pet in the home can give you and your family a great boost of health and overall well-being. Many times, you’ll probably see your pet as part of your family—one you may want…
A USA service dog unexpectedly gave birth to eight puppies in the middle of the Tampa International Airport, just before her owners boarded their flight. Eleanor 'Ellie' Rigby, a two-year-old yellow Labrador who serves as…
The good news is you can still travel with your Emotional Support Animal on American Airlines—as long as your pet meets the new criteria. But if your ESA is out of the ordinary, the airline’s…
Emotional Support Animals on airplanes have been in the news over the last year. In response to a number of negative situations, airlines are changing their policies when it comes to ESAs in the passenger…
More than 500 dogs have a home, thanks to the prison inmates in the Pups N Pals program at Tomoka Correctional Institute in Florida. The prisoners train shelter dogs for two months, which gives them…
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