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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Veteran And Her Service Dog
December 16, 2020
Wearing a mask and social-distancing are stressful for most people, but adding in PTSD and sexual assault provides additional strain, one Murfreesboro resident says. However, she says she is doing better thanks to her service dog, and she wants to help other veterans. Stefanie Marvin-Miller is a wife, university student, veteran and public speaker on […]
Mac The Therapy Dog
December 16, 2020
People can now have their very own Mac the therapy dog to cuddle. Through a fundraiser launched on Friday (Dec. 11) plush stuffies of the popular University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) dog named Mac have been made available following his passing earlier this year. Long-haired golden retriever, Macbeth (Mac for short), was an accredited […]
Book For Dog Lovers
December 15, 2020
“If You’re Not Covered in Dog Hair, Your Life Is Empty!” So reads the subtitle for “The UltiMUTT” Book for Dog Lovers,” a collection of 12 “tails” about dogs and their owners, published by Dare to Dream Knockout Publishing for $30 in color and $7 in black and white. Debbi Dachinger, who compiled the stories, […]
Canine Police Helps Raise Money
December 15, 2020
Come January, Police Service Dog Nixon will be ready to put his paws up and enjoy retirement. While the retirement is well-deserved for the now-10-year-old dog, Canine Unit Const. Derrick Fox will transition from handler/partner to owner. That means veterinary bills once paid by the Regina Police Service will now fall to Fox to foot. […]
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