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Puppies Helping Firefighters
May 28, 2020
Hanford Fire Department will have some furry new recruits soon. The department is partnering with the California Service Dog Academy in Visalia to train two new puppies to help firefighters with stress. Firefighters Connor Kurtz and Matt Martinez are heading the program and will be the two primary handlers for the puppies that are chosen […]
Working Dogs
May 28, 2020
We’re pulling for Draco, the German shepherd, who’s in training to become a K-9 law enforcement officer with the police department in Cape Carteret. There’s been some budget debate about whether the town can fund Draco as an ongoing line item. The “Draco dilemma” was described by reporter Brad Rich in the May 24 edition […]
Future Service Dogs
May 28, 2020
Three volunteer pilots left California’s Sonoma Jet Center on March 28 with precious cargo in tow: puppies. The planes were safely transporting golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and mixed puppies to their new, temporary homes. It was each puppies’ first step in becoming an assistance dog. The pilots were helping Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit that […]
Veteran Services Has A New Employee
May 28, 2020
Animals have the ability offer a great source of comfort and support. While on the surface, the COVID-19 pandemic has been horribly tragic, there is a silver lining there. At least there is when it comes to Lincoln County Veteran’s Services. The director of Lincoln County Veteran’s Services, Alex Patton, is constantly looking for ways […]
Free Pet Food
May 28, 2020
Every local business has been hit by the pandemic. Queenie’s Pets in Mount Airy, is no exception. “We lost 80% of our dog walking business,” said owner Adina Silberstein. What Silberstein, 44, hasn’t lost is her dedication to the community and her love of animals. “We understand that many people are unemployed and afraid they […]
Preparing Your Pets
May 28, 2020
It is true that pet adoptions have spiked nationwide during the pandemic, one of the few silver linings of this tragic situation. As families have more time at home to transition a pet into their lives, and have greater need for the emotional support and physical comfort of a pet, it makes sense that this […]
Assistance Dog Registration
May 27, 2020
Assistance Dogs Of America is the answer to ending the frustration you feel as a person who relies on the comfort, support and therapeutic value of your beloved animal.
Therapy Dog Helps Students With Stress
May 27, 2020
There’s a new face walking the halls at St. Xavier High School. He’s about two feet tall, yellow and covered in fur. The all-boys Catholic school has been buzzing with excitement to welcome Evan. The 2-year-old golden retriever is the school’s new therapy dog. “Seeing him in the hallway brings a smile to our faces […]
Support Dog Calms Students
May 27, 2020
One family’s tragedy turned into a blessing for not only the special needs students at Sunnyslope Elementary School, but for virtually every student fortunate enough to meet Perla, a five-year-old English Labrador retriever. Principal Joe Rivas said the dog’s demeanor and professional training as a service animal can calm any kid down in seconds. Perla—also […]
Therapy Dogs At Home
May 27, 2020
With kids learning at home, teachers are missing their students. To stay connected to those at the James Madison Elementary School in Stevens Point, Principal Karl Bancker is using his extra time to write stories about life stuck at home, all from the perspective of his new puppy. Bancker adopted puppy Mack right before the […]
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