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December 17, 2020

Trying situations that Tyler Lawrentz experienced after serving in the U.S. Marine Corp affected his sleep, his marriage, and his everyday life. Veteran Travis Cobb’s experiences while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve also sent him into a dark spiral. Because of “extreme anxiety,” for a while, he wouldn’t leave his house. .Lawrentz and Cobb credit […]

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Companion Animals Flying

December 17, 2020

Looking forward to the time when we can travel again (post-Covid), there are some myths and facts about flying a pet by air I would like to cover. Giving your pet a sedative reduces the animal’s ability to regulate its own body temperature should your pet be exposed to weather extremes, generally while being loaded […]

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Flying With Your ESA

December 16, 2020

People who fly with their pet because they need them for comfort will notice some changes are coming to airlines. The new airline rules essentially ban emotional support animals, many of which people said could help with an emotional medical condition such as anxiety or panic attacks. Travelers had to register pets online and have […]

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Stolen Service Dog Reunites With Owner

December 16, 2020

A service dog that had been inside a pickup truck when it was stolen on Friday afternoon was found safe inside the truck on Saturday. Luisa Escudero’s blue Ford F-150 truck was stolen just after 3 p.m. Friday from the Chevron gas station at 3100 Davie Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Odin, a 9-year-old, 110-pound bull […]

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Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort

December 16, 2020

Therapy dogs have been by Sandy Clark’s side throughout her career. Now she’s trying to help pave the way for the next generation to look at counseling and therapy in a new, brighter light. The Andover resident and professional counselor’s children’s book “Charlie the Therapy Dog” is set to be released in the new year, […]

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Therapy Dog Program Offers Benefits

December 16, 2020

Man’s best friend can also be some of the best medicine for patients at Berkshire Medical Center. Dog owner Dr. Rebecca Caine believes that having a canine pal, or any pet, is good for both physical and mental health. “There are a lot of benefits to the patients in the hospital and in other settings […]

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Family Needs A Service Dog

December 16, 2020

Seven years ago, Avery Edwards was born with cytomegalovirus (CMV). The virus left him with long-term challenges, including hearing impairment. At age 4 he was diagnosed with prioproception (meaning he has difficulty determining where his body is in space) and vestibular dysfunction. More recently, he received a diagnosis of autism. “When Avery is told he […]

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Therapy Pup Gracie

December 16, 2020

A new puppy recently joined the Culpeper Police Department with a vitally compassionate mission. Gracie is a few-months-old Australian Shepherd and the agency’s first “peer team support K9,” according to a CPD news release. Lt. Brittany Jenkins is currently caring for the pup as training is completed. Once Gracie is certified, her primary mission will […]

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Traveling With Service Animals

December 16, 2020

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) commends a newly issued final rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that amends its regulation under the Air Carrier Access Act regarding the air transport of service animals. The final rule is intended to ensure that the nation’s air transportation system is safe for the traveling public and […]

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K9 Officers

December 16, 2020

Five K-9 officers in Jasper County recently received gifts to help protect them while they are on the job. Blue Line Tails, an organization established in March by Michael Messer, got a $7,700 donation in August from the group 100+ Sun City Women Who Care that paid for five body armor sets with patrol collars. […]

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