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Therapy dog reading program
April 27, 2020
St. John Ambulance was gearing up for the Winnipeg launch this spring of an innovative program where therapy dog teams go into schools with the handlers reading to children who have difficulty reading. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put the living readings on hold, organizers have decided to launch virtually anyway thanks to the […]
Veteran and service dog
April 27, 2020
U.S. Army Veteran, Nick Myers of Grand Haven has seen his email and Facebook blowing up with messages ever since we brought you his story on Friday. “I’ve received probably close to 40 or 50 emails from people that want to help out,” Myers said. Myers served in Afghanistan and is diagnosed with PTSD. He […]
Service dog in training
April 27, 2020
This is Dolce. But don’t let his calm demeanor and cute button eyes fool you. Dolce is in training and soon enough he will have a very important job to do. “Today we are really excited because we’ve been donated a puppy by a very gracious breeder in Red deer to work towards service dog […]
These Are 10 Best Indoor Dog Breeds
April 27, 2020
There’s no shame in being a homebody – holding down the couch definitely counts as a hobby, and working from home is a hot trend right now. Like many of us introverts, certain dog breeds would much rather stay home than mess with the outdoors or obligatory social functions. Some of our human lifestyles are […]
coronavirus pet concerns
April 27, 2020
The Oklahoma Humane Society has responded to animal concerns regarding the coronavirus. “Although it is true that some pets such as cats, hamsters and ferrets might develop mild illness if exposed to a person with COVID-19, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pets can transmit it to people,” said the OHC. “Please continue […]
Tips for training your new dog while you’re stuck at home
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 […]
Virtual therapy sessions
April 27, 2020
It is a stressful time for all of us, and everyone is feeling the tension and anxiety that comes with the uncertainty of not knowing when things will improve and return to normal. During challenging times like these, it is understandable to experience a toll on mental health. Luckily, a therapy dog is hoping to […]
Police gets two new dogs
April 27, 2020
Two new officers at the Santa Fe Police Department have special skills that set them apart from others on the force. They can quickly track suspects, have a heightened sense of hearing, and can detect the odors of narcotics and explosives. After a seven-year hiatus, the Santa Fe Police Department has restarted its K-9 program […]
Will 2020 Mark The End Of Emotional Support Animals On Airlines?
April 27, 2020
Michael Goldstein Contributor Travel In 2020, the issue of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on planes may come to a head. Airlines for America, an airline lobbying group, is pushing for new rules for “animals in the sky” that would effectively limit the service category to trained animals, such as guide dogs. This would eliminate untrained […]
Jet the fire service dog
April 27, 2020
Arson and deliberate fires are serious crimes which take up valuable time from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, when crews could be dealing with other major incidents. Therefore, the service needs all the help it can get when it comes to finding and detecting deliberate fires across Bristol. And so a Fire Dog called Jet, […]
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