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Expert Advice: Feature
Volunteer Search and Rescue Dog Teams Respond to Disaster After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene left a wide path of damage across many southern states. Among the volunteers on the ground are search and rescue dog teams, finding those who are trapped or missing.
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| October 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
A Community Effort: AKC Breed Clubs Provide Aid After Hurricane Helene
Website developer Joan Brown has a long career of service beginning with her time in the Navy. While living in Rhode Island, she developed a passion for...
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| October 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
German Shepherd Dog, ‘Fiji’ Brings Closure to Families of Missing Loved Ones After Hurricane Helene
Fiji, a human remains detection dog, also known as a cadaver dog, has helped locate many people after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
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| October 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Training Your Dog For An Emergency: Does Your Dog Know These Skills?
As natural disasters become more common, it's important to plan ahead in case you and your dog need to someday evacuate your home. One aspect of being prepared for a possible evacuation in the event of a natural disaster involves having things physically ready like making sure your dog is microchipped, preparing “go bags" for […]
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| September 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Hurricane Preparedness for Dog Owners
Be ready for natural disasters and the possibility of evacuating with your dog. Hurricane preparedness tips for dog owners help you get ready for any storm.
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| September 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Create an Emergency Evacuation Plan for You and Your Dog
Tornados, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes – emergencies strike out of the blue. Evacuating your home is often necessary for safety reasons. The last thing you want to do is leave your dog behind in the danger zone. But emergencies can be highly stressful, and without careful planning, you may find yourself in a panic with no […]
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| July 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What Dog Owners Need to Know About Hurricane Season
In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Helene have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]
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| July 13, 2022
Expert Advice: News
What You Need to Know About Evacuating With Your Dog
First things first: Never ignore a warning to evacuate due to a possible natural disaster. You may think that you and your dog will be more comfortable at home, but ignoring the advice of local authorities puts both of you in danger. Authorities may give you notice of mandatory or voluntary evacuation one or two […]
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| September 14, 2018
Expert Advice: News
6 Steps to Finding Your Lost Dog
 It’s your worst nightmare come true: Getting separated from your dog. No one ever wants to think about it happening, but it can, especially during an emergency like a natural disaster. If you can’t find your dog, here’s what to do: Do not delay! Immediately start searching, before your dog roams too far. Enlist help […]
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| September 14, 2018
Expert Advice: Health
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in a Flood
Floods have the unfortunate distinction of being the most common natural disaster in the United States. Floods can develop slowly as a result of rain or snow, or they can come on quickly and with no warning, as in the case of flash floods. Not only can floods cause major damage, they can also be […]
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| September 14, 2018