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Hero Dog Award
June 1, 2020
Dolly, a service dog from Naples, acts as a cardiac alert for her owner Amy Sherwood. Dolly, a service dog from Naples, has made the semi-finals for Hallmark Channel’s Hero Dog Award. Dolly works as a cardiac alert for her owner Amy Sherwood, who is restricted to a wheelchair because of multiple illnesses. The black […]
Finding Pets Homes
June 1, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic goes on, even with the statewide Stay at Home order lifted, people are bored at home. This boredom has spurred families across the country to adopt more pets. This rings true locally as well. Elaine Berger, executive administrative assistant and adoption coordinator at Woof Gang Rescue based in Racine, said the organization has […]
How Sparky Rescued His Owner
June 1, 2020
Mike Baron stumbled upon Sparky, a 6-month-old border collie, at a yard sale. Only problem was, he wasn’t in the market for a dog. But, he quickly fell in love with the sweet and energetic pooch — and seven years later, Baron couldn’t imagine his life without his furry best friend. “He’s the best dog. […]
Service Dogs During Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Three Grand Rapids nonprofit organizations are collaborating to train assistance dogs during the coronavirus pandemic. Paws With A Cause, YWCA of West Central Michigan and Community Food Club have teamed up to provide necessary training for assistance dogs who cater to people with disabilities. The arrangement has allowed for the dog training during the current […]
Pups Enjoy Lounging
June 1, 2020
If you’re a regular at any local brewery, you might have noticed that dogs and breweries seem to go hand in hand — sort of like hops and yeast. And downtown Winston-Salem’s Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company is no exception. “Dogs and Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company are a perfect match because of the laid back taproom […]
Top Dog
June 1, 2020
Missy, a 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog,is owned, trained and shown exclusively by Wallingford resident, Linda Houle, who has groomed, trained and showed Shelties for 45 years. Missy is her 10th. Her dogs have traeled around the US. and Canada, provided pet therapy at nursing homes, won many photo contests, and have been featured in a TV […]
Abandoned Dog Gets Trained
June 1, 2020
The Hokkien Therapy Dog describes the story of an abandoned dog, Button, who was adopted and subsequently trained as a therapy pet who understands fluent Hokkien. Button spent her days visiting Hokkien hospice patients and bringing joy to them, before passing away in 2018. The author, Fiona Foo, founded Hope Dog Rescue in July 2011, and […]
Pawsitive Therapy Program
June 1, 2020
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center’s Dog Therapy Program – “Pawsitive Therapy” – are spreading PAWSitivity in the community! Since visiting is limited at hospitals, the Pawsitive Therapy Program members came out to give support and encouragement to the hospital workers during their shift change. Therapy dog teams are screened, educated, trained and must show […]
Training Therapy Dogs
June 1, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has the Roxy dogs of Doylestown missing school just as much as the kids. Sharon Fleck, the president of Roxy Therapy Dogs, trains and certifies her furry friends for every circumstance. She brings them to schools, hospitals, groups homes for medically fragile children, and even courthouses before child abuse cases. “Kids are […]
Therapy Dog Charlotte
June 1, 2020
The Charlotte Fire Department’s newest member, a purebred English cream golden retriever, has a special job. Lady Katherine, or “Cat” for short, will assist the department with its public education programs and help her fellow firefighters reduce stress. Earlier this month, the department established a self-funded K-9 Program, and Cat is its first therapy […]
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