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Therapy Dog Handlers Find Unique Ways to Stay Connected
April 7, 2020
Therapy Dog Handlers Find Unique Ways to Stay Connected Therapy dogs all over the country are finding unique ways to stay connected with those who need cheering up. Take Zuke for example. Zukunft Von Augustine RN THDN CGCA CGCU TKI ( better known as Zuke) is a two-year-old German Shepherd Dog who was born for Therapy […]
Sled Dogs Deliver Medicine, Therapy Dogs Go Virtual, & More
April 7, 2020
It’s well known that dogs increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health. During the Covid 19 pandemic, dogs have been a source of relief: whether they’re cuddling on the couch beside us, in cute online videos, or in refreshingly positive news headlines. We’ve rounded up the most positive dog-related stories from the week […]
Find creative ways to keep in touch with older loved ones
April 7, 2020
TUPELO – Families and friends are finding ways to keep in touch with loved ones in nursing homes and hospices even with stricter visitation policies. At the Sanctuary Hospice House, patients have responded well to a recent trend of window visits, said Heather Palmer, director of outreach and fundraising. Traceway Retirement Community of Mississippi Methodist […]
Keeping your pets healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 7, 2020
There are concerns from pet owners after a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York tested positive for COVID-19. Many want to keep their pets safe during the pandemic. Right now, health experts believe pets can get the virus. However, in the United States, no dogs or cats have tested positive. “We are still […]
Emotional support dog returned
April 6, 2020
For most of the summer, the Hildembrand family felt there was something missing. “It felt like there was a void,” said Sandrine Hildembrand. “We had almost lost hope, even though we were still tirelessly looking for him,” said Hildembrand. For two and a half months, Macks’ disappearance remained a mystery. Now thanks to help from […]
Keep them at home
April 6, 2020
Why are employees and customers of our three Green Valley supermarkets ignoring state and federal laws that allow service animals but forbid pets on their premises? It’s becoming a more frequent problem as people insist on taking their furry family members everywhere regardless of the laws against doing so. A manager at one of these stores […]
Tonka the therapy dog
April 6, 2020
A therapy dog named Tonka had to put a twist on his visits to a local nursing home due to the coronavirus, but the mission is still the same. “We’re so excited to just be able to make them smile today,” Tonka’s owner, Courtney Leigh, told NBC affiliate KXAN. The lovable Great Dane was […]
Therapy Dogs 607
April 6, 2020
Brenda Sylvester, of Endicott, has a volunteer partner, Rhoda, who can’t drive, talk or shake hands when the duo visits patients and staff at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. But Rhoda can spread love, joy and support to patients with a wag of her tail. Rhoda is a therapy dog, and one of nine dog and human […]
Service dog training helps Veterans
April 6, 2020
While serving in the U.S. Army, service members are joined by a “battle buddy” – a friend to watch out for them. For some local veterans, that friend is four-legged and furry. While serving in the U.S. Army, service members are joined by a “battle buddy” – a friend to watch out for them. For […]
Therapy dogs add comfort for students
April 6, 2020
Fifth-grader Jackson Chalsky pets therapy dog Luna while Logan Letterman and Amir Coward, also fifth-grade students at Star Hill Elementary, work in their small group. The students work on study and work management skills with school counselor Gina Zanelle-Sample, with Luna as support. (Delaware State News/Brooke Schultz) BRIDGEVILLE — Sam loves coming to work at […]
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