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Sheriff’s office adopts therapy dog
April 13, 2020
Police therapy dog Liberty, a female golden retriever, poses for a picture with her handler, Detective Nina Garner of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office adopted recently a therapy dog for a new initiative: the Comfort K9 Program. Sheriff Troy D. Berry announced the implementation of the initiative aimed at helping […]
Traveling With ESA
April 13, 2020
Approximately 40% of travellers experience anxiety when traveling by air. Of this group, about 60% can cope without support. About 5% have crippling anxiety, often referred to as clinical anxiety, and need an emotional support animal (ESA) to be as comfortable as possible during a journey. Without the support, travelers suffering from anxiety experience uncontrollable […]
Anxiety during this pandemic
April 13, 2020
Leia, a Husky-Shepherd mix who is the pet of an OC WarmLine staff member, helps comfort the people in the office who speak with callers dealing with emotional issues related to mental and behavioral health. The WarmLine has seen an increase in calls the past few weeks from people stressed out over the novel coronavirus […]
New Castle County officer kills attacking dog, police say
April 13, 2020
A New Castle County police officer shot and killed a dog that charged at him Sunday evening, the department said. The officer had parked his patrol vehicle in the parking lot of Five Points Fire Station and was walking inside when a dog “resembling a pit-bull terrier” ran in his direction. The officer tried to […]
Animal Shelter says it’s empty
April 10, 2020
Workers at the Cleveland, Tennessee Animal Shelter say they will not have much to do this weekend — but in this case, that’s a good thing. The reason? Thanks to adoptions, the shelter is now empty, as of Friday morning. The shelter shared the good news on Facebook Thursday night. “It is with pure joy […]
Service dogs-in-training
April 10, 2020
We want to know what it’s like for you working from home during the coronavirus and social distancing. Whether you’re at home, a cabin or escaped to a beach somewhere, snap a picture of yourself working from home for our Coolest Remote Offices showcase, and perhaps another without you so we can see the big […]
donations to support pet owners
April 10, 2020
“We are unable to accept other food or supplies at this time, but will ensure that these key items will be distributed to pets in need through our staff, volunteers and community partners,” Marieke van der Velden, outreach specialist for the BC SPCA, said. “The BC SPCA offers pet food banks, free veterinary clinics and […]
Coronavirus Book For Children & Families
April 10, 2020
Anyone who is anybody in Chicago’s Southland is familiar with Duke Sterk…a new breed of canine author…known as a “pawthor”…who dictates his stories to K.P. Lynne for publication…although the adorable Goldendoodle has been caught doing his own typing from time to time on a vintage typewriter! “Stuck In The Doghouse: A Children’s Story About the Coronavirus” debuted as the […]
Spaying Of Strays Put On Hold
April 10, 2020
When Dawn Putman, 52, was homeless in Gainesville for 18 months, her now 9-year-old bulldog, Tasha, was more than just her companion – she was her guardian and best friend. Putnam knew she could not afford puppies if Tasha got pregnant, and she couldn’t afford the spaying treatment, which cost anywhere from $100 to $300. […]
Tips when working with Your Pet?
April 10, 2020
Dr. Croney, who holds a joint appointment in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture as professor of animal behavior and well-being and professor of animal sciences, is used to sharing her workspace with companion animals. The same cannot be said for millions of Americans now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. […]
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