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Tips for training
April 27, 2020
Caroline Gresham and her family have been thinking about adding a new member to their family for a couple of years. So her family, like many others, decided that now might be the chance since they are spending more time at home. “Zachary (Dad) spent an hour one day pretending to be a dog for […]
Therapy Dog’s third birthday
April 27, 2020
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the third birthday of Crime Victim Therapy Dog “Caj” Sunday. MCSO said on Facebook Caj moved to Marion when he was five months old and became the first Crime Victim Therapy Dog in the state. Since, the sheriff’s office says Caj has “shared his love with hundreds of school […]
Paws of Courage
April 27, 2020
The AKC Paw of Courage is an award given to show appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. This award recognizes dogs who serve their communities, making great impacts in the lives of their human counterparts. Paw of Courage awards can be presented to Police K-9s, Military Working Dogs, Therapy […]
Therapy dogs social distancing
April 27, 2020
Even from behind a computer screen, man’s best friend is proving to be pretty “paw-some” in helping sick kids cooped up by the coronavirus pandemic. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is bringing dogs and their handlers face-to-face with sick children during the required social distancing. The hospital has provided at least 60 dog handlers with a […]
Therapy dog policy
April 27, 2020
The Massena Central School Board of Education will wait another month before approving a new policy governing therapy dogs after a board member posed several questions during its recent meeting. The policy, which was scheduled to be adopted on Monday, notes that a written application must be submitted to the superintendent, and will be reviewed […]
Therapy dogs visit residents
April 27, 2020
Some friends of the Continuing Care Center stopped by the center on Monday to do a long-distance hello; therapy dogs Gunner, Pippin, Cheyenne and Sequoia said “hi” to their friends through a window. Gunner and Pippin are owned by Laura Finion and Cheyenne and Sequoia are owned by Lori Herbel. They are a part of […]
Coronavirus and your pet
April 27, 2020
For many of us, our everyday lives have changed dramatically, suddenly, as the coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, crossing continents, invading communities large and small. Although there are hundreds of existing coronaviruses in humans and animals, this brand-new “novel” coronavirus has never been seen before and has proven to be highly contagious among humans. […]
Therapy Dogs from Children’s Hospital
April 27, 2020
These pups won’t let a pandemic stop them from bringing a smile to young hospital patients. At the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the dog therapy program has adapted to make sure their lineup of 127 four-legged friends can still visit patients, families and staff, even if via a computer screen. For the organizers — who haven’t […]
Police welcomes new recruit
April 27, 2020
An idea years in the making finally became a reality this week when the Claremont Police Department announced that a new furry officer will join the force later this year — a comfort dog from Hero Pups in Portsmouth. In a public Facebook post on Wednesday, April 22, Claremont Police Department said that a male […]
Fundraiser for dogs
April 27, 2020
An online trivia game is going to the dogs. After several of its fundraising events were postponed by COVID-19, BC and Alberta Guide Dogs needed to get creative with ideas for generating revenues online. A Virtual Trivia Night live game on Saturday, April 25 will allow people to maintain physical distancing and still help the […]
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