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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 […]

Companionship During Pandemic

June 1, 2020

Pets have the unwavering ability to show loyalty and unconditional love to their people; a paw resting on your arm, a nuzzle against your neck, and the deep, soulful gaze they offer. Anyone with a pet, any type of pet, can probably tell you endless stories about how their animal cheers them up and makes […]

Fury Hero

June 1, 2020

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear nothing but fur! Humans aren’t the only ones who make up the London Police Services. Police service dogs help in a big way as a part of the London Police Service’s Canine Unit. Just ask Kylo, who was recently featured on the London Police K9’s Twitter page. Sure, […]

Raising Money For Service Dog

June 1, 2020

Carly Neis has cerebral palsy. She also has a service dog named Oakley, who allows her to live and work on her own. “Without Oakley and this extra set of paws, I don’t think I’d be nearly as independent,” she said. Oakley helps Neis by picking thing up or getting dressed. “She helps me with […]