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Guide Dog Puppies Zoom

April 29, 2020

Dog lovers around the world can join a Zoom call with a host of adorable puppies on Wednesday, April 29 (or, if you’re in the U.S., the evening of Tuesday, April 28th), thanks to Guide Dogs Australia. Posting on Fcaebook, the charity in Queensland said: “To celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 29th April, […]

police gets comfort dog

April 29, 2020

The Claremont Police Department is expanding its K-9 force, adding a comfort dog to the roster. The Stratham-based non-profit, Hero Pups, is working with the department to train a rescue dog to serve as a comfort dog. Comfort dogs have become popular among first responders as they can help people dealing with the immediate effects […]

service animal nominated for award

April 29, 2020

A local mobility service animal and his military family hope their community will help them beat out several other canines to win a coveted national award. S.D. Gunner, who has assisted Army veteran and Richmond Hill resident Sgt. Hamilton Kinard since June 2013, is up for an American Humane Hero Dog Award. The award is […]

Therapy dogs bring joy

April 29, 2020

When Terry Gallogly trained her first therapy dogs, she had a simple goal: to bring joy to her little niece. Lily was born in 2009 with a developmental disorder called lissencephaly, in which the brain does not have the usual creases and folds. The condition, also called “smooth brain,” affects her ability to grow, move […]

Hero Dog Award

April 29, 2020

Joseph Hall and his dog Chance make up a therapy dog team and belong to Caring Canines, a part of the San Luis Obispo Dog Obedience Group (SLODOGs). Chance has been nominated and is a candidate for the American Humane Hero Dog Award, which is set to be presented later this year. From places like […]

Therapy dog parades

April 29, 2020

The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on nursing homes and elder care facilities across the country. To brighten the spirits of residents, two Rutland facilities recently hosted therapy dog parades. “They’re a great relief from the tensions and everything — to see the dogs — we enjoy them very much,” said Dorothy Delliveneri, a […]

Pet Supplies

April 29, 2020

To Hailey Perkins and Amber Corduan, it means there is more to this community than you might see. There is a whole community of pet people that make Muncie an interesting, well-known, and diverse city! For example, PineAcre Kennels is one of the many hidden gems of Muncie. PineAcre has been a staple in Muncie for […]

Before adopting

April 29, 2020

Puppies provide us with comfort, happiness and love. But bringing a four-legged friend into your daily life is quite an investment — a pup requires a considerable amount of your time, money and attention. Here’s what to know and do before bringing Fido home. DIG INTO YOUR BUDGET, LIFESTYLE Ensure that you’re ready for a […]

Remembering beloved goldendoodle

April 29, 2020

Peggy Irwin always will remember the way Murray charmed his way to more dog treats from the counter at the front office of The Villages Charter Middle School. “My fondest memory of Murray is when we would give him a treat and then say ‘all gone,’” said Irwin, principal at The Villages Middle School. “He […]

therapy dogs online

April 29, 2020

It’s not just people who have had to change the way they work during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s therapy dogs too. DoveLewis has more than 80 therapy dog teams that are usually providing comfort to people in hospitals and nursing homes. Now they are stuck at home. “It’s so frustrating because this is the time […]