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Detection Dog Retires

June 17, 2020

Enjoy the rest, TTirado. You’ve earned it! The explosive detection dog at Indianapolis International Airport is retiring after eight years with the Transportation Security Administration. TTirado’s last day on the job was May 29. Handler Keith Gray celebrated his partner’s retirement at a private ceremony. TTirado is named in honor of New York firefighter Hector […]

Companions For Courage

June 17, 2020

Still don’t have plans to celebrate dad this weekend? On Saturday night, you can treat him to something special and give back at the same time with the pop-up drive-in movie fundraiser at the Lake Square Mall. “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” will play on the big screen, and all proceeds will go to […]

Service And Support Dogs

June 17, 2020

A dog that removes anxiety from its human’s life by killing the people who cause her stress may be a heightened, fantastical look at emotional-support animals, but because there is now such a wide range of small-screen content depicting such therapeutic resources, one does not have to represent all. Education about them is mixing with […]

Animal Healthcare Market

June 17, 2020

Animal healthcare has been influenced by growing disposable income, adoption of pet, and constant technological changes. Pet adoption for company among the aged population has greatly increased in developed region. Pets are majorly adopted by senior citizen for companionship and there has been a substantial shift in trend from pet owners to pet parents. Thus, […]

Dog Training School

June 17, 2020

Leashes for Living Assistance Dog School is opening soon in Mendota and is accepting applications for students. The school teaches veterans and persons with disabilities to train their own service dog through positive training techniques. It also provides therapy dog classes for those who want to make a difference in their community by warming hearts […]

Champ Assistance Dogs

June 17, 2020

On Tuesday, June 23, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s Rock Hill location will be hosting Giveback Tuesday for CHAMP Assistance Dogs. This nonprofit places skilled service dogs with people who have disabilities to help them lead lives of greater independence, and places facility dogs with healthcare facilities, courthouses, and children’s advocacy centers. Every month, Katie’s […]

Dog Grooming Services

June 17, 2020

Area pet owners now have another service available to them. A new dog grooming service, with the clever name Groomer Has It, opened June 9 in Gravette. The business is located at 206 Birmingham St. S.E., in the former home of Imagine Before and After School Care. Groomer Has It offers dog grooming, bathing, nail […]

Helping A Rescue Dog

June 17, 2020

Harold, a disabled therapy dog from San Mateo, Calif., recently received a new set of wheels designed by Bay Area elementary and high school students. The paralyzed Chihuahua mix is the ambassador of UP Academy, an elementary school that offers all children an inclusive learning environment. UP Academy founder Tanya Sheckley and her family adopted […]

Blind Therapy Dog

June 17, 2020

Baby, a blind 8-year-old therapy dog who first started visiting residents at Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids, Mich. over six years ago, is continuing her compassionate hobby amid the coronavirus pandemic. When the COVID-19 crisis first took hold in the United States, Baby’s paused her visits for about a month because the residents are […]

Farm Dog

June 17, 2020

It was just a chance meeting, but one that all involved believe could have a huge impact on the lives of some of our returning veterans. Lonny Smith, Business Development Manager of AgroLiquid, was at the company headquarters in St. Johns, MI, one day last fall when he learned Michael O’Gorman, Executive Director of the […]