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Animals Roles In Ecosystem
June 9, 2020
Many of the environmental problems that are plaguing Earth right now is caused by various activities created by humans and it’s affecting all life forms on our planet. As the earth, its ecosystems, and its creatures are all deeply connected, the existence of many species depends on the survival of others. While humans are now relying on complex […]
Paws Program
June 9, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service is beginning a new program they say is aimed at preventing dog attacks at letter carriers. As part of their new PAWS Program, a dog paw sticker will be placed on mailboxes where there is a dog in the area. The Postal Service says the purpose of the sticker is to […]
Veteran’s Service Dog
June 9, 2020
The 2006 rocket attack in Afghanistan that severely injured Gretchen Evans represented something of an ending for the U.S. Army command sergeant major, who awoke to be informed by a medic’s message on a dry erase board that she’d permanently lost her hearing. But the tragedy also marked a new beginning for Evans, a woman […]
Chewie The Therapy Dog
June 9, 2020
Chewie the therapy dog is not quite Clifford the Big Red Dog, but at 85 pounds, he’s a pretty big guy. He’s also a pretty big help at Park Hill Elementary. Chewie, a goldendoodle, is a certified therapy dog who spends much of his time at Park Hill helping special needs students. It’s his calling, […]
Dog Yoga
June 9, 2020
Have you ever heard of Doga? It’s yoga… with dogs! If you haven’t heard of this before, yes, it’s a thing and has actually been around for a while. If you are looking for ways to enhance the bond with your canine companion, you need to check this out! Listen for FREE to this episode of […]
Therapy Dogs Supporting Students
June 9, 2020
As children are home dealing with the stress of COVID-19, one nonprofit is using dogs to calm their nerves. Founded on the prison dog model, A Fair Shake for Youth has reached over 3,000 middle school youth through partnerships with over 60 schools and community organizations since its founding in 2010. It helps middle school students build social and […]
Adorable New Recruits
June 9, 2020
A pair of Golden Retriever Puppies took oath on Monday to serve as therapy dogs for the Hanford Fire Department. They dressed the part, donning tiny firefighter outfits and hats at Hanford City Hall. California Service Dog Academy, based in Visalia, provided the dogs to Station Number One. The non-profit raises, trains, and assigns service […]
Pooches Hanging Out On Patios
June 9, 2020
Pets have been a comfort for many during the ongoing pandemic, helping people to feel less isolated. So dog owners and fans will be happy to know that as restaurants reopen in Ohio after an approximately two-month shutdown, some area establishments are again welcoming pooches to hang out on their patios and decks. “You have […]
Future Service Dogs
June 9, 2020
Canine For Independence is a nonprofit that provides people with disabilities with highly trained assistance dogs. Just last week, the organization took to Instagram to highlight some of its awesome work: volunteer pilots flew 29 puppies across the country to their volunteer puppy raisers. The furry animals will become assistance dogs for folks with disabilities. […]
Controlling Your Pets
June 9, 2020
With many more people at home as a result of lockdown restrictions, there has been a sharp increase in people walking their dogs. While this is good exercise for both dog and owner, there has been an increase in complaints about dogs not being kept under adequate control in public areas. Complaints about dog fouling […]