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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 […]

Veteran’s Service Dog

May 13, 2020

Right before the coronavirus lockdown was in place, Joe Tasby was admitted to Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas. He suffered from lung disease and from a heart arrhythmia. During his stay, his daughter came in every day to care for his guide dog, Cupid. Tasby is a blind veteran, so Cupid is extremely important to […]

Preparing Dogs For After The Pandemic

May 12, 2020

If dogs could talk I’m sure they would say they are loving having us home all the time. And we humans sure love to lean over your home office chair and give our fur baby a belly rub. Many people have used this extra time at home to bring a new dog or puppy into […]

Strong Service dog

May 12, 2020

A service dog was forced to have its leg amputated after being shot in a Caroline County neighborhood. Richard Sibert and his family live in the Lake Land’Or subdivision and are in disbelief about what happened steps away from their front porch six days ago. Sibert is a two-time cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with […]

Canine Companions

May 12, 2020

Visitors to the lobby of Sonoma Jet Center were greeted by an unusual sight Tuesday morning: two dozen Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers and crosses of the two breeds. Squirming, frolicking, yapping — and in a few cases, zonked out for an early nap — the pups gave new meaning to the expression “precious cargo.” Tuesday’s […]

New Therapy Dog ‘Mango’

May 12, 2020

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new team member on Tuesday. “Mango” joined the Behavioral Health Intervention Team as an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. Mango is a Labrador mix and is approximately 18-months-old. He is the partner of Detective Ortiz. The pair will assist residents experiencing mental health issues, with Mango providing a calm […]

An Animal Companion

May 12, 2020

An emotional support animal can be nothing short of a lifesaver for many people struggling with mental health problems. Much like a guide dog, emotional support animals will help you through stressful and anxiety-inducing situations you would otherwise find very difficult to handle on your own. On top of this, they provide companionship through tough […]

Virtual Therapy Dogs

May 12, 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. […]