America’s veterans deserve all the best services we can give them. Many veterans served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Gulf War or the Vietnam War. But between 11% and 30% veterans (more women than men) suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Continue reading “PAWS Act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers): Help for America’s Veterans 🎖️”Category: Working Animals
Memorial Day: Remember Our Military Service Dogs 🎖️
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Dr. Pet Mom asks that we also remember our military service dogs.
Continue reading “Memorial Day: Remember Our Military Service Dogs 🎖️”Long Overdue: Emergency Care For K-9 Officers (Police Dogs) 🚔
Did you know that in many states, it’s against the law to give oxygen to a dog rescued in a house fire? Many fire fighters save them anyway. These kinds of outdated laws are changing and police dogs or K-9 officers are getting the emergency care they deserve.
Continue reading “Long Overdue: Emergency Care For K-9 Officers (Police Dogs) 🚔”Armed Forces Day: May 16 🎖️
Did you know that the third Saturday every May is Armed Forces Day? Since Dr. Pet Mom is a pet-centered effort I thought I’d repost some nice military service doggy photos that first appeared here on March 29, 2019.
Enjoy! 😎
Continue reading “Armed Forces Day: May 16 🎖️”January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
Welcome to 2022! January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a month to walk your dog, change a pet’s life and rescue a bird.
All month long you can train your pet and celebrate a special anniversary for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs on January 29.
A list of January animal awareness days include:
Continue reading “January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”2021 Updates: Project K-9 Hero Foundation 🎖️
In 2020, I interviewed several people who dedicate their lives to helping animals. These wonderful people included the founders from Project K-9 Hero Foundation, Midwestern Animal Rescue Services, Pup N Iron Canine Fitness and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Continue reading “2021 Updates: Project K-9 Hero Foundation 🎖️”August Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
August is a big month for cats and dogs everywhere. Assistance Dog Week, International Cat Day and National Dog Day are some examples.
Celebrate and enjoy some special days with your cat and dog friends!
Continue reading “August Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Honoring Our Brave K-9 Veterans on March 13 🎖️ 🇺🇸
We have many reasons to celebrate everything our doggy friends do for us. March 13 is a day set aside to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history.
March 13 is National K-9 Veterans Day in honor of military service and working dogs in the United States military.
Continue reading “Honoring Our Brave K-9 Veterans on March 13 🎖️ 🇺🇸”March Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
March is here and spring is in the air! We’re moving into Daylight Saving Time, looking forward to longer sunny days, and spending time with our furry family members outside.
All month long learn how to keep your pets safe from poison around the house, and celebrate a very special day, K-9 Veterans Day on March 13.
Continue reading “March Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
Welcome to 2021! January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a month to walk your dog, change a pet’s life and rescue a bird.
All month long you can train your pet and celebrate a special anniversary for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs on January 29.
A list of January animal awareness days include:
Continue reading “January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”