The Nest

Just like human police officers, police dogs retire after a certain age. According to the City of Tampa (Fla.) K9 Unit, healthy police dogs generally retire at age 8 or 9. The majority of these dogs retire to live with their handlers. However, sometimes a dog is put up for adoption. The process to adopt a retired police dog can be arduous compared to adopting a regular dog. Due to their training, shelters need to be certain an adopting owner understands the needs of the dog and can handle them. Step 1 Contact your local police stations to express your...

Never, ever leave your dog in the car; Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water; Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside; Take walks during the cooler hours of the day; When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog's paws; If you think it's hot outside, it's even hotter for your pet – make sure your pet has a means of cooling off; Keep your dog free of external parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms – consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet;...

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I’m a mom from Iowa, juggling responsibilities left and right — but not the ones you might expect. Between running my three wonderful kids around to sports events and family outings, I’m busy putting out fires — literally. I’ve been a professional firefighter for over two years, and if I’d known sooner how fighting fires would completely change my life, I would have started years ago. Being a firefighter is tough, but so is being a mom. I’m always learning, always facing new challenges, always staying strong for the people around me. Fortunately, firefighting has taught me a whole lot...