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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 […]
Florida seniors get robotic therapy dogs
April 29, 2020
Since the coronavirus outbreak, strict visitation rules and social distancing guidelines imposed at nursing homes in Florida have left some seniors feeling isolated. In order to help them cope during the pandemic, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs is providing them with some furry new friends. The agency announced on Monday that it’s providing 375 […]
Athlete and service dog keep busy
April 29, 2020
Trying to stay active while self-isolating is difficult for your average person. For athletes who normally split their time between dry-land training and working out in the gym, it is especially difficult, even more so when your gym has been closed indefinitely. Orléans blind, death athlete Kevin Frost has been making do the best he […]
Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)
April 29, 2020
Yesterday, the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force, creating the first fully provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system in Canada. Ontario now has the strongest penalties in Canada for people who violate animal welfare laws. “People care about the welfare of animals and so does our government,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. […]
NYC launches pet hotline
April 29, 2020
The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare announced Tuesday the launch of the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline, which will serve as an information, planning, referral and service coordination hub for residents who need support for their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pets and service animals are a part […]
Service dogs miss the world
April 29, 2020
Imagine being a puppy trying to learn all of the nuances of becoming a service dog going out in an environment that’s suddenly become very quiet. Officials for Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.) are doing all they can to raise and train the 15 puppies that are currently in the program preparing to be placed […]
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