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Therapy Dogs Go Virtual
May 14, 2020
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. We’ve brought you countless stories of therapy dogs making huge impacts on the lives of those who have suffered or been injured, but in this day […]
Local Hospice Welcomes Therapy Dog
May 14, 2020
Bluegrass Care Navigators in Hazard has a new member on their team, a therapy dog named Grace. Grace is a part of their integrative medicine program which includes art, music, and massage therapy. She is one year old and just finished nine months of training. Grace will be visiting patients at the Greg and Noreen […]
Service Dog Sponsored
May 14, 2020
It’s been a few years since the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors was introduced to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, but their partnership continues to grow. The GPBR recently began sponsoring its fourth service dog with the organization, which provides specially trained dogs to veterans and first responders who have post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain […]
2020 Therapy Dog Grads
May 14, 2020
Graduation is being celebrated by many, but one special group hasn’t been able to show Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Seniors how much they mean to them– until now. Therapy dogs have had a large presence on campus since the horrific tragedy on February 14, 2018. The four organizations assisting the school are Canine […]
Therapy Dog Provides Virtual Comfort
May 14, 2020
Laney the therapy dog is part of the Paws for Patients program that works with the Osborne Head and Neck Foundation. Paws for Patients was launched in March 2020, and quickly evolved into a way to provide an online outlet for those at home needing a dose of happiness during these challenging times.
Therapy K9
May 14, 2020
Most working assistance dogs wear a placard on their vest that says ‘Do Not Approach.’ A therapy K9 wears a placard that says ‘Pet Me!’ Belmont County Sheriff’s Deputy Jen Yuhase knew about therapy K9s, and noticed that her dog, ‘Jersey’ at an early age exhibited the characteristics that a therapy dog needs. So, Jersey […]
Tech Therapy Dog
May 14, 2020
Moose Davis is a full time therapy dog at Virginia Tech. The 8-year-old working dog was diagnosed with cancer in February. But thanks to loving donors, his treatments have been paid for. Now, the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is awarding him an honorary doctorate for his work in helping students. His handler, Trent […]
The Dog That Survived
May 14, 2020
When “Pay de Limón” enters a room, the atmosphere immediately changes. On his face it seems that he always has a smile, his playful personality does not allow him to relive his sad past. This dog, now 9 years old, is one of the victims of organized crime in Mexico. In 2011, when he was […]
A Nurse That Will Be Remembered
May 14, 2020
Joe Tasby walked into the emergency room along with his faithful guide dog, Cupid. It was mid-March, and he thought he’d be home in a matter of days. But his hospital stay ended up lasting weeks. And when the coronavirus pandemic hit, no one could come into the hospital to care for Cupid. Leave it […]
Alliance For Animals Helps Family
May 14, 2020
A local family is grateful for the help of Oklahoma Alliance for Animals after their service dog almost died-Bella the dog fell suddenly and severely ill recently. Her owner lost her job due to the pandemic and couldn’t afford to take her to the emergency veteran. Bella is a seizure alert dog for a young […]
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