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Vet’s best friend: Companion dogs on campus

Naomi Girson | opinions editor Last year, Duquesne University President Ken Gormley spent his annual Pancakes with the President event sneaking pancakes under the table to Jimmy Stewart. Not the actor, but a dog from the Warrior Canine Connection, a non-profit organization devoted to training and giving dogs to veterans, especially those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. All the dogs in the program — either labs … Continue reading Vet’s best friend: Companion dogs on campus

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Healthcare for “both ends of the leash”

Ember Duke | layout editor Access to healthcare for humans and their furry companions can be especially scarce for people experiencing homelessness, poverty and housing insecurity. People might be more inclined to seek medical attention for their pets than themselves, said Duquesne alumna Katie Willis, who earned her master’s from the applied and public sociology program. For her master’s thesis, Willis studied the Humane Health … Continue reading Healthcare for “both ends of the leash”

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‘Dogtoberfest’ inspires paws-itivity

Ember Duke | layout editor | The bark on the street this weekend was Halloween festivities. With the holiday just around the corner, dozens of people and their furry friends spent their Saturday at Dogtoberfest The K-9 costume contest was held on Oct. 13 at Walter’s BBQ Southern Kitchen on Butler Street, in the bustling heart of Lawrenceville. It was a casual event for dog … Continue reading ‘Dogtoberfest’ inspires paws-itivity

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Students support man’s best friend, make mats for adopted

by Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor March 17, 2022 Studies show that dogs bring out the best in people – that is, according to professor Anne Burrows.  Burrows is an anthropologist who teaches anatomy at Duquesne. While fascinated with all things evolution, Burrows found her love through research with dogs, specifically the dog-human bond. Through facial expressions and mutual gaze, dogs create a connection with … Continue reading Students support man’s best friend, make mats for adopted

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Opinions

Dog killed on United Airlines flight sparks outcry

03/22/2018 By Rachel Pierce | Staff Columnist Many of us remember the images of the bloodied Dr. David Dao, who was dragged from a United Airlines flight last year. This time, it’s not humans United Airlines put in danger. The victims are furry with four paws. Catalina Robledo boarded her flight on March 12 with her daughter and 10-month -old French Bulldog, Kokito. When she … Continue reading Dog killed on United Airlines flight sparks outcry

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FBI releases its first database to track animal abuse

By: Catherine Clements | Student Columnist  “Other” is the dumping ground for what one cannot categorize elsewhere. How many times in life do we, as a society, check this box? January 2016 marks a new year for the way animal crimes will be reported. The national Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system, a database that law enforcement sectors around the country voluntarily report to, will now … Continue reading FBI releases its first database to track animal abuse

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