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Caring Canines
December 14, 2020
Add a couple more veterans who can ease their stress a bit thanks to the Canines Assisting Service Heroes program. David White’s bond with Chief was evident during a ceremony inside the Reidel K9 facility this month, while Edward Heddinger and Gunny were unabashedly sharing affection for all to see. The CASH program, created by […]
Enzo’s Purpose
December 14, 2020
Alexandra Padilla’s cardiologist recommended that she have a service dog so that she could have a little more independence, and make it easier for her to do things on her own. Padilla was matched with Enzo, a Golden Retriever medical alert service dog, in late March. Since then, she has come to visit him at […]
Magazine Honors Dog Shelter
December 14, 2020
Animal control can be a different story for each rural community and urban city. Due to large populations in cities, the work is much different from us in the countryside. Looking at both is like comparing apples to oranges. Both rural and urban communities have similarities but many differences in the perceptions of animal control. […]
Service Animals On Planes
December 14, 2020
The days of pets flying with their owners in airplane cabins for free are coming to an end. The Department of Transportation issued a final rule Dec. 2 covering animals on airlines. It decided that only dogs can fly as service animals, and companions that passengers use for emotional support don’t count. The rule aims […]
Pets Together Program
December 14, 2020
To combat the sense of loneliness and sadness many are experiencing due to COVID-19, a national nonprofit is facilitating pet visits to bring people and pets together. Pets Together was created during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Animal Farm Foundation after safety protocols and restrictions limited opportunities to volunteer in the communities they serve. Edmond […]
Canberra Dog Show
December 14, 2020
Exhibition Park in Canberra hosted a family reunion of sorts this weekend. After three months of planning, the show dog community came together for Canberra’s first official show since February. Secretary Linda Stevens said four shows were held across Saturday and Sunday with 600 dogs at each show and 480 exhibitors. “People have been absolutely […]
Meet Boone The Therapy Dog
December 14, 2020
He’s a little beagle on a big mission. Meet Boone, a 3-year-old dog that was maimed and is now turning tragedy into triumph. Boone’s hind legs were intentionally cut off by his former owner when he was 6 weeks old. Tanya and Charlie Diable of Butler Township adopted Boone from Texas. They had a custom […]
Dogs Quarantining
December 11, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has brought about many unwelcome changes to households around the world—but it has also allowed or inspired some to make lifestyle choices that were impractical or otherwise out of reach before. One such choice has been adding a pet – and specifically, a dog – to the family. With travel restricted and […]
Comfort Dogs In Court
December 11, 2020
In a case that is likely to have wider repercussions, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a prosecution witness in a murder trial should have been allowed to have her “comfort dog” sitting by her side in the courtroom as she testified. A state Superior Court panel previously ruled that was permissible. However, […]
Police Gets Service Dog
December 11, 2020
More than 10 years after losing his leg in the line of duty, police dispatcher Don Schultz is getting the service dog he needs thanks to a Utah-based nonprofit. In 2019, Schultz paid a Tampa area business nearly $10,000 to train and provide him with a service dog with the hope of regaining his independence. […]
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