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If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you.
April 28, 2020
If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you. According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world’s top veterinarians, “Canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be,” says Dr. Richter. “And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition.” According to Richter, some […]
Teen with rare form of muscular dystrophy given drive-by birthday parade
April 28, 2020
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. The sirens that filled the quiet, dead-end residential road in Highlandville brought a smile to the face of Billy Scott. He didn’t know that all the noise was actually the front of a parade dedicated to him, but he knew something was up. On his 15th birthday Billy was getting something most of us […]
Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns
April 28, 2020
NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]
Pitbull rescued from dogfighting starts new life as veteran support animal
April 28, 2020
CINCINNATI — WCPO first introduced you to Promise in November 2019, when she was on the mend from being rescued. “We found her abandoned at a home with a lot of evidence of dog fighting there,” Mandy Franceschina, owner of Rescued & Ready said. “She was the only alive dog we found on the premises.” Franceschina had […]
How Dogs Will Cope After Lockdown
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus has been a testing time for most of us, but thankfully our dogs have been there for us to provide companionship and emotional support through unprecedented times. But take a moment to imagine the upheaval that your dog must be experiencing. Days that were once full of long periods of quiet solitude are […]
Dog stays connect with students virtually during remote learning
April 28, 2020
With students around the city learning remotely, teachers are digging deep to keep kids connected, and they’re turning to some four-legged friends for help. Mushu is a member of the Department of Education’s Comfort Dog Program. He provides educational and emotional support at school to hundreds of sixth through eighth graders. When New York City […]
Inseparable retrievers are captured snuggling under the same blanket and watching the sunset together in heartwarming photos
April 28, 2020
The incredible bond between a pair of retrievers has been documented in a series of adorable photos. Golden-brown Kiko, eight, and five-year-old Watson, from Spokane, Washington, were introduced to each other in June 2015. Owner and professional photographer Jennifer Medrano, 26, originally from Mexico,rescued Kiko at eight months old with Watson taking an instant […]
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for new coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The pet dog of a family taking part in a study at Duke University is apparently the first in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Chris Woods, the lead investigator of the Molecular and Epidemiological Study of Suspected Infection (MESSI), confirmed in a statement to CBS News that, “To […]
Therapy dog visits neighbors
April 27, 2020
Therapy dogs are essential in keeping people comforted and calm, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have not been able to visit patients in the hospital. However, one local therapy pup is still finding a way to improve the lives of others. “Molly, lets go say ‘hello,’” Molly’s owner, Bob Rentz said. Molly is […]
Coaching therapy dogs
April 27, 2020
Disability services worker Rob Hosking has received over-the-phone coaching for his therapy dog Missy, all for free. In exchange he gave the woman who trained his dog advice to better navigate the complex National Disability Insurance Scheme, to help her son who has autism. The pair linked up on Learn This Teach That, a website […]