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Therapy Dog’s Super Power “Self Respect”
April 22, 2020
Bruce the School Therapy Dog talks about Self Respect – Covid 19 at home learning
Let Archie the Therapy Dog take you for a free “Forest Bathing” Therapy walk
April 22, 2020
COVID Quarantined? Let Archie the Therapy Dog take you for a free “Forest Bathing” Therapy walk
Former Latrobe shelter dog nominated for national Hero Dog award
April 22, 2020
When Grace Coleman began bringing her dog Penny to her office, she hoped it would help brighten her co-workers’ days. She never expected the spaniel mix, adopted from Action for Animals in Latrobe, to become one of the most effective employees at Crisis Center North, which works with domestic violence victims in the North Hills. […]
Pet therapy program for college students moves online
April 22, 2020
A pet therapy program at the University of Minnesota has now gone virtual. PAWS, which stands for Pet Away Worry And Stress, is an extremely popular program offered through Boynton Health at the University of Minnesota. It is typically offered four times per week on campus and features about 100 different registered therapy animals, ranging […]
Three Dogs Awarded Paw of Courage
April 22, 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 […]
Virtual therapy dog sessions offered in Saskatchewan
April 22, 2020
On Tuesday, the University of Saskatchewan Paws Your Stress therapy dog program launched its new online program. It delivers pandemic-specific mental health safety tips for students and community members. “We are all quickly learning that physical distancing doesn’t have to mean we disconnect from supports in our lives, and this includes therapy dogs,” said Colleen Dell, […]
Therapy dogs make virtual visits during COVID-19
April 22, 2020
THUNDER BAY — The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping Thunder Bay’s therapy dogs from making personal visits to the people who’ve come to count on them for a bit of cheer and companionship. Jill Biggs, coordinator of the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program in northwestern Ontario, says the clients aren’t the only ones missing […]
U of S therapy dog program moves online during COVID-19
April 22, 2020
There will be no “paws” in the comfort provided by St. John Ambulance therapy dogs. The University of Saskatchewan PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog program has moved online to continue providing support during COVID-19. “We are all quickly learning that physical distancing doesn’t have to mean we disconnect from supports in our lives, and this […]
A therapy dog is providing virtual therapy sessions
April 22, 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 […]
Seeking emotional support from animals at local shelter
April 22, 2020
More than four hundred cats and dogs are currently at Burlington Animal Services. For some students, the pitter-patter of paws is a comfort left at home. Research by Ohio State University says a quarter of college students find their pets help them through difficult times. November is national adopt a senior pet month. With […]
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