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Medical Service Dog

May 29, 2020

Craig Hodgkins and his medical service dog Foxy have been together just a few days, but the Pittsburgh man said he already feels like it’s been a life-changing experience. And a life-saving one. “This was my last hope … She looks in my eyes and I feel relief,” he said. On Thursday at Memorial Park […]

Pet Owners Companionship

May 29, 2020

The social ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States involve more Americans spending time in their homes. For pet owners, this means spending more time with their pets. A recent survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital describes how this could impact how pet owners care for their animals going forward. “The human-animal bond […]

Therapy Dog Teams

May 29, 2020

Therapy dogs lined up to greet workers at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center on Thursday. A group of therapy dog teams from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs gathered with proper social distancing to show support for the hospital workers as their shifts changed. The support teams lined up with signs of encouragement. “We are still […]

Local Animal Rescuer

May 29, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a generous outpouring of people helping people get through the disruption of normal life. Pets on the other hand, have not received nearly the same attention. Kandace Kuwahara saw the disparity of neglect for pets and sought to make a difference. Kuwahara, who runs a non-profit organization called […]

Care For Pets

May 28, 2020

The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation announced today that it has received a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Pet Assistance and Support Program to help house, feed and provide basic veterinary service to the pets of its clients. Chinn, who spent much of her childhood living alone in a […]

Friends Of Library

May 28, 2020

The group raises funds for the Grant Brimhall and Newbury Park libraries through a variety of activities. The available positions are: The vice president of book sales is responsible for overseeing and scheduling used book sales, coordinating with book sorters and the online book sales volunteers and communicating with the board and publicity team. This […]

Training Service Dogs

May 28, 2020

Since 2012, the Retrieving Independence Serving with Canines program has partnered with TDOC to train offenders to raise and train puppies to be service animals for people with mobility disabilities, seizure disorders and diabetes. Last summer, the program which started at Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX), added the Tennessee Prison for Women (TPFW) to the […]

“Good Boy” Movie

May 28, 2020

Hulu’s latest entry into their holiday-themed Into the Dark horror movie series might leave you side-eyeing your newly adopted pup. On Thursday, May 28, the trailer dropped for the newest Into the Dark installment, Judy Greer’s new horror comedy Good Boy, which is set to premiere June 12 on Hulu. The movie is tied to Pet Appreciation Week, […]

Sheriff’s Office Has A Sniffing Dog

May 28, 2020

Harford County Sheriffs Department has added a new canine member to its police force. It’s very common for police departments to have dogs on the force to sniff out bombs, drugs, and people, but this K9 is the first of its kind in the State of Maryland. Sata, a beautiful, fluffy black dog, is trained as a Electronic […]

Hong Kong Therapy Dog

May 28, 2020

To help students release stress and learn about animal care, protection and welfare, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology introduced a dog therapy programme last summer. Students said spending time with the dog regularly helps them unwind and relax from school work.