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Pets brighten shut-ins’ days through Boston nonprofit
BOSTON – During the six months Robert Burke spent in a Brookline nursing home dying from cancer, Whitney Taylor regularly visited with her…
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Dogs bring joy to nursing homes through volunteers
BOSTON – When Harriet Koch realized her dog Tembi was "pretty terrific," she decided to introduce her to seniors as a…
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Dog-sharing app connects owners to the canine-deprived
BOSTON – During a rainy Sunday afternoon, Sean Huang drove up with Mars, his 9-month-old Boston Terrier. With supplies in hand and a…
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Animal Rescue Leagues are teeming with love and humanity
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is a multi-function, animal-centric place of humanity. Its three locations offer more than rescue and temporary…
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Uno remains most popular pooch at Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) — After all these years, Uno is still No. 1. More than 2,700 dogs are entered in the Westminster…
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Hundreds of animal shelters to offer free or cheap adoptions
Animal lovers will be able get a new sidekick for next to nothing in the push to help more than 400 animal…