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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 […]
Canine Therapy
May 29, 2020
While Canine Therapy Corps is unable to provide in-person services at this time due to the risk of infection, they are making the best of this new opportunity, changing its regular pet therapy into a virtual video experience. Ann Davidson, Operations Manager of Canine Therapy Corps, joins Ji to explain how people can now sign up […]
Dog Walking/Pet Sitting Services
May 29, 2020
Snoopy’s is a family owned, professional pet care service local to Bridgewater. We are insured by Pet Sitters Associates, have many references and a stellar reputation. Our services include dog walking on a regular or occasional basis, as well as pet sitting visits to your home for dogs, cats and other household pets when you […]
Attorney’s Office Adds New Member
May 29, 2020
The newest staff member at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office lay cradled in the arms of his handler and after five minutes of making his public debut, was ready to move onto the next distraction. At four months old, Barrett the golden doodle puppy is still undergoing extensive training to prepare him to work with […]
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