The ODRC hosts dog training programs in correctional facilities across the state, allowing incarcerated adults to train ...

When you think of a dog, you might picture a beloved family pet, a loyal companion. But for many people across the country, a dog can be so much more: a guide, a healer, a comfort, and an ally through ...

While dogs at Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge (FOTA BR) wait to find their forever home, many are fortunate to be taken in by temporary foster families for weekend, short-term or long-term stays.

Giving senior dogs the proper care and love could lengthen the pup's life with its forever family. Shelters and animal welfare organizations have long encouraged inexperienced dog owners to adopt an ...

“I just adopted a 1-year-old Blue Heeler. The poor guy is so afraid of the new surroundings and my family. He just lays in his safe space in the crate, which is fine. We are trying to give him space ...

From helping folks with hearing impairments to detecting blood sugar changes in diabetics, service dogs can be trained to assist their owners in a variety of different ways. That's where Ability Dogs ...