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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 […]
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 […]
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