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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 […]

Mom Raising Money For Service Dog

May 14, 2020

Sarah Jones smiles happily in pictures with her sister and her daughter, but underneath the smile, there’s a darkness. The 20-year-old suffers from Bipolar II Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. Jones says it impacts her everyday life, but each day she puts on a brave for her 2-year-old daughter. But some days, […]

3 Puppies Ready To Be Trained

May 14, 2020

The Big Sky chapter of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), an organization devoted to training service dogs that can be gifted to disabled owners, welcomed three puppies at Great Falls International Airport on Tuesday; the puppies came from Santa Rosa, California. Chapter president Kim Monroe says it’s hard giving them up once they are trained, […]

Therapy Dogs Graduating

May 13, 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 […]