Police and detection programs look for dogs with very specific temperaments. Beyond strength and obedience, candidates must show sustained focus, restraint, and low interest in unfamiliar people.

“We do sleepovers, which is a minimum of two nights up to a week, with no commitment,” said Chris Rodriguez, AustinPets Alive ...

The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready ...

One dog rescue organization has waived adoption fees for the first time in nearly two decades as it struggles to place prison ...

Thorin is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s April adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over. He’s also available as ...