Service Dogs

Service dogs

Service and therapy dogs can be helpful companions; here's how to know which is right for you

White Dog Cafe to host dinner benefiting veteran service dog nonprofit

White Dog Cafe Dining out for the dogs

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Furry friend to brighten the 'dog days of summer' at CHOP

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How a very good dog named Maverick is helping a local vet escape the lingering effects of war

Military Service Dog

Another airline installs puppy ban for emotional support animals

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Delta bans 'bull type' dogs from flights, tightens support animal guidelines

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Del. restaurant to hold fundraiser after woman berates customer with service dog in viral video

PTSD Service Dog Viral Video

Pender, a very good and chill dog, arrives in area to help brain-injury patients

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Charlie's Law: Block access for service dogs in N.J. and face minimum $250 fine

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Service dog finally gets to do his job at Cherry Hill East high school

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After long wait, South Jersey student gets OK to bring service dog to school

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Mother of severely allergic student worries about service dog laws

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Cherry Hill School District's bus ban on service dogs violates state law

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Children's Health

Seven-year-old Lansdale boy running triathlon with service dog

Shane Popiny and Service Dog Joei

New Jersey restaurant turns away veteran, service dog

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Hero K-9 receives lifesaving operation thanks to dedicated fund

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'Geese Police' K-9 unit to patrol National Mall

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Lovable dog serves as 'substitute teacher' for special-needs students

Group launches K-9 fund for ailing service dogs

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Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

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Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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