The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has used canines since 1901. The current K-9 program has been in place since 1982, making it the longest serving K-9 Unit in Dane County. Many dedicated deputies and canines have served on the Unit. The K-9 Unit currently has five teams: Each team consists of a handler (deputy) and…

Green Acres Boxer Rescue of WI was founded in 1999 and yes, it was named after the TV show! The rescue (motto: “Add a Little Character to Your Life!”) serves the state of Wisconsin as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. To date, nearly 800 Boxers have passed through GABR. About half the dogs…

Mounds would like to congratulate Daniel Avery our April Employee of the Month. Daniel is a full time sales associate at our Mounds Madison East location. Daniel has an infectious positive personality. He is described by his fellow employees as friendly, outgoing, personable, and great with customers. Daniel is in charge of the small animal…

Help! I found a tick on my dog. What do I do and how can there be ticks in January? Winter has been especially mild with a number day temperatures reaching the mid-40s. These mild temperatures pose a risk for you and your pets. Frigid winter temperatures help kill fleas and ticks. The lack of…

What is Friends of Noah-WI? Friends of Noah-WI is a nonprofit animal rescue organization whose primary purpose is to rescue animals. Founded in March, 2010 by Executive Director, Lois Corwin, this all-volunteer organization places animals in foster homes where they are provided with love and medical attention that may be required to ensure they are…

The University of Wisconsin Madison Police Department K-9 Unit started in May, 2002 by the efforts of K-9 Unit Coordinator Lieutenant Jason Whitney, management and the University Community. The Unit began with Czech Republic born German shepherd, Mosely. Mosely was trained in explosive detection and suspect tracking and worked with Special Events Lieutenant K-9 handler,…

You’re at the vet with your dog and the doctor tells you that they hear a “murmur”. What does this mean? A murmur is abnormal sound that the veterinarian hears when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. As murmurs can have serious consequences, a complete heart work up is recommended when one is detected.