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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 […]

Canines For Veterans

June 9, 2020

In 2015, Petland, Inc. committed to supporting the cost of one dog per year for five years. The average cost to raise and train each service dog is $7,200. This May, in addition to the yearly commitment, Petland company stores initiated a ‘Round Up at the Register’ campaign for Heartland and raised more than $7,000. Petland locations […]

Service Dog Denied

June 9, 2020

An East London woman says she was refused entry to the OK MiniMark in Meisies Halt near Gonubie on Saturday because her service dog was not allowed on the premises. Kayleen Dreyer’s service dog Harley is trained to help her with non-epileptic seizures. The animal is required to be by her side at all times. […]

Past Pets

June 8, 2020

Like many cultural organizations and businesses, the Otter Tail County Historical Society has currently shut its doors to the public to comply with social distancing and keep people healthy. The staff is working at home while also taking care of duties that do not involve personal contact with the public. We hope the public is […]