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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 […]
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 […]