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Meet These Brave Dogs
May 27, 2020
Dogs are man’s best friend, but war takes that special bond to another level. Out on the front lines of brutal armed conflicts half a world away, US soldiers count on their canines to keep them safe from hidden threats and get them back home alive. One of many dangers on the modern battlefield is […]
Virtual Therapy Dogs
May 27, 2020
Ricochet has been surfing with wounded warriors and helping people with PTSD for years. Now, her human is finding opportunities for people to see her virtually. The touch and feel of a dog, its warmth and comfort, is what makes our pets such perfect calming creatures to ease anxiety and help to melt away stress. […]
Willow Brings Joy To Students
May 27, 2020
A 1-year-old black Labradoodle named Willow helped brighten the lives of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School students this year, and is still doing so for some during the coronavirus closure. Kim Sloff, inclusion coordinator at the school, is an avid animal lover. Her son was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, and the family […]
AMR Has New Therapy Dog
May 27, 2020
AMR just welcomed a new member to the team. He’s got an important job and will be put to work right away with his tail wagging, of course. Riggs is a 10-week-old labradoodle and will be the state’s first AMR therapy dog. His handler, who works in human resources, at AMR will be taking care […]
Best Of Friends
May 27, 2020
I recently interviewed several pet owners in Westwood to understand their relationship with their pets. I wanted to know how their pets enrich their lives. I felt this was especially important now as we all come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crisis, our pets have become our rocks of stability, emotional support […]
Sniffing Dogs
May 27, 2020
Is there anything a dog can’t do? Emotional support animals, medical support animals, drug sniffing dogs, bed bug sniffing dogs…and soon Coronavirus sniffing dogs! YES! A new program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has scientests and researchers working with dogs to see if their noses can help with early […]
Dogs Virtual Connection
May 27, 2020
St. John’s Ambulance has kept aspects of its therapy dog program running here in London by going virtual. The ‘Dog Tales’ program was created to support struggling readers aged 7-12 years old, says Jenny Hauser, a coordinator with the program. The goal of ‘Dog Tales’ is to improve children’s skills by having them read their […]
Pet Therapy
May 27, 2020
The residents of Westgate Nursing Facility received special visitors last week from a distance. As part of a “pet therapy” session for residents, Comfort Care Hospice along with other volunteers provided a time for residents to spend with different animals. “I loved doing the pet therapy and the patients absolutely loved it,” said Comfort Care […]
A Special Bond
May 27, 2020
Sometimes a dog hears the heart before a human ever could, showing love and patience where needed the most. That’s why courthouse dogs will soon join legal teams in Stephens County: to help provide care for a child or victim and assist their emotional needs inside the courtroom. Sunny, a courthouse dog who doubles as […]
Reveals Rescue Dog
May 26, 2020
AMANDA Holden has revealed her rescue dog has saved her worried family during lockdown. The Britain’s Got Talent judge says she is extremely grateful to pet Rudi over the past 10 weeks. It comes as 75% of Brits say their pet is helping them cope during the coronavirus crisis, according to Battersea Dogs and Cats […]
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