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Virtual Therapy Dogs

May 13, 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. […]

Care Centers Get Visitors

May 13, 2020

Paula Seck had an idea to cheer up folks that were confined to nursing homes or care centers over these last two months. She loaded up the horses and “Diesel” the dog, along with volunteers who brought animals, and went about to bring joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We work with an Oklahoma-owned home health […]

Therapy Dogs And Snack Packs

May 13, 2020

Riverbank Elementary is closed but that hasn’t stopped school nurse Ruth Neese. Her mission is helping others. The Lexington 2 school nurse has taken her work into the community to reach students and others. Neese started with goody bags after schools were closed by covid-19. “I shopped for the items to fill my first 50 bags. “I started with drop-off yard visits, so I […]

Therapy Dogs Are Spreading Cheer

May 13, 2020

Video call meetings and work-from-home regulations are no longer just for humans. Illinois-based organisations that offer therapy dog services are having their canines offer their emotional support online. Typically in disasters, therapy dogs are dispatched to physically comfort those affected, said Tim Hetzner, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. But, with growing concerns and […]

Willow Bringing Joy

May 13, 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 […]

Dogs Used For Emotional Support

May 13, 2020

According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, courthouses in Oklahoma are using emotional support animals to help children testify during difficult cases. Many of the dogs that are being used as emotional support animals are trained in Oklahoma state prisons. The dogs are rescued from local shelters and taught skills needed to be emotional support […]

Doggy Day Care

May 13, 2020

It might seem like a trivial thing for some, but a North Side day care center for dogs has been a huge help for some medical professionals and essential workers by remaining open during the pandemic. Pathways to Independence of Central Ohio has helped the workers to stay afloat during a tough time. Parents count […]

Benefits Of Having A Pet

May 13, 2020

You probably know the joy of being greeted by your pet at the end of a tiring day. Their happy and calming presence can elevate your mood and lower your stress in a matter of seconds. What you maybe weren’t aware of are other, very specific physical and psychological advantages that your pet provides. Reduces […]

Dog Groomers Providing

May 13, 2020

THE ISPCA HAS advised dog groomers that they can provide emergency services for clients whose dogs need urgent grooming to prevent welfare problems. The association said it has received a number of queries from dog groomers and their clients raising concerns about the welfare of dogs that urgently need to be groomed during the Covid-19 […]

Therapy Dog Cares For Frontline Workers

May 13, 2020

With all the stress from the coronavirus outbreak, a therapy dog in Tennessee is providing much-needed care to frontline workers. Canines for Christ Chaplain Ron Leonard and Molly, his rescue dog who has been on 4,900 visits over the last seven years, are delivering cookies to police officers in Nashville on Tuesday. “Personally, during these challenging […]