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Team Therapy Dogs

June 16, 2020

Texas is reopening in phases, and as students and workers head back to school and work for the first time in months, stress and anxiety are high. Luckily, for those who will need help adjusting to the new normal and manage the pressure, The Go Team Therapy Dogs will be here to help. Program coordinator […]

Maizy Spreads Joy

June 16, 2020

Dogs are well known for spreading joy and love, but Miss Maizy has taken it a step further as a therapy dog. Miss Maizy’s owner Leanne Pearce said animal-assisted therapy is an important service. “Having experienced first-hand how my very own dog Maizy impacted my social, physical and emotional wellbeing I wanted to share Maizy […]

K-9 Pups

June 16, 2020

There are plush versions of each Wausau K-9 officer. That includes patrol dogs Max, Astor, Rio and Zanto. Therapy dogs Badge and Theo are also in the lineup. Officer Shawn Fritsh said the sales support the K-9 teams over the course of the year. It’s a way the unit works to be self-sufficient. “The less […]

Paws For People

June 16, 2020

For PAWS for People, pet therapy is all about building a personal connection. When a PAWS team visits someone – whether it’s a shy kindergartener, a lonely nursing home resident or a hospital patient in need of a distraction – the goal is to brighten the person’s day with a few minutes of interacting with […]

No More Denying ESA’s

June 15, 2020

A measure that would prohibit a landlord from denying housing to a person with a disability because of their support animal arrived on Gov. Ron DeSantis‘s desk Monday evening. The bill, SB 1084, impacts Florida’s Fair Housing Housing Act with several amendments including a prohibition of additional fees for those assisted by an emotional support animal. SB […]

Bringing Attention To Dog Bites

June 15, 2020

If you own a dog or are in a neighborhood that has dogs, this week is one you may want to pay attention to. We have two dogs and they are always a good first alert for anyone who walks on to our property. They are as nice as can be. However, we are very […]

Puppy Scams

June 15, 2020

Scammers are targeting people looking to add a new puppy to their family during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Better Business Bureau report. The report said the deadly virus has given scammers an excuse to ask for money before the customer is able to see the dog they’re looking to buy. “Make sure that […]

Therapeutic Healing

June 15, 2020

Molly Jean Schantz, OTR/L and dog trainer is combining her Occupational Therapy practice with her dog training skills to bring Assistance Dog Training to the community. Molly is offering Assistance Dog Training to anyone with a physical or mental impairment where the dog can be of assistance to the handler. Molly works primarily with the […]

USPS Safety Tips

June 15, 2020

As pet adoptions are up around the country, more and more families are dog owners during this coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said they want to encourage the public to be mindful of their pets biting postal workers. They said employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than […]

Hometown Hound 2020

June 15, 2020

The suspense was killing us. Charlie Brown, the German Shepherd therapy dog, is America’s Hometown Hound 2020, having captured 8,200 votes. Wallace, the French bulldog, claimed second place with 6,200 votes, and Tilly, an adorable handicapped dog, came in third with 4,500 votes. All three dogs hail from Plymouth homes, but the competition was region […]