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Dog helps his human with daily workout routines
April 6, 2020
A therapy dog named Magnus has become quite the workout partner. The very loyal Labrador retriever is committed to helping his 47-year-old owner, Brian Benson, stay in shape. “His favorite yoga position is downward dog,” Benson told People magazine. Benson, who lives in New York, regularly posts videos of their workout routines to social media. “Working […]
Therapy Dog Virtually Supports Neglected Kids
April 6, 2020
Therapy dogs are essential for helping people feel calm and safe. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, therapy dogs are no longer able to meet people face-to-face. While it might seem difficult for them to keep working under those circumstances, some therapy dogs now work from home. Jordon the 5-year-old Lab is one of the many […]
Therapy dogs ‘listen’ as kids read to them
April 6, 2020
Kids are out of school but they still need to keep up on their reading skills—and what better way to practice than with a virtual session with some therapy dogs? A therapy dog named Marvin appeared in the first Facebook Live reading session hosted by DoveLewis on Tuesday. More than 500 parents and young readers […]
Rescue team mourns death of service dog
April 5, 2020
The Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue (SAR) team is mourning the death of one of its most beloved members, service dog Luke. Luke, a 14-year-old golden retriever who searched with Comox Valley SAR for seven years, died this week. According to search manager Paul Berry, Luke’s time with the team took him on countless […]
Dog Days of COVID-19
April 5, 2020
Walks, playtime, and lots of cheese—that’s what the coronavirus outbreak has meant for Teo. He is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd-Catahoula mix, recently adopted from Muddy Paws Rescue by Brooklyn resident Kate Selden. While New York City’s humans are grappling with the realities of an extended stay-at-home order, dogs are currently living their best lives. Local animal […]
Looking after pets during times of coronavirus
April 5, 2020
Following the outbreak of Covid-19 and the following mass of information and misinformation surrounding its origins, there has been an unprecedented amount of uncertainty and doubt regarding pets and whether they can catch the virus or indeed be carriers. The latest information from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association reassures pet owners Covid-19 cannot be […]
Paws for Purple Hearts pairs dogs, veterans
April 5, 2020
CORDELIA VILLAGES — Matthew Decker met with about 10 dogs and their owners on a blustery Friday at Cordelia Dog Park for some one-on-one dog or people training. “It’s really about teaching people to work with their dogs rather than the dogs working with the people,” he said. Decker, the clinical director of Paws for […]
Service dogs benefit veterans
April 5, 2020
When Ryan Bodge retired from the Air Force after serving nearly three decades, he had an urge to continue the fight. Bodge spent 27 years in the Security Armed Forces in the ground troop and took eight tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired in early March as lieutenant colonel and is a Purple Heart […]
London therapy dogs now making digital visits
April 5, 2020
Some of London’s most beloved dogs have resumed their roles bringing cheer to seniors, students, hospital patients and emergency dispatch workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The St. John Ambulance therapy dog program is harnessing the power of technology, using Zoom and FaceTime, to do virtual visits with clients across the city. The popular video-conferencing services […]
‘Pitty Party’ to find homes for 10 pitbull dogs
April 5, 2020
The St. Joseph County Humane Society is holding a “Pitty Party” right now to celebrate their sweet dogs that need a family. Adoption costs are only $10, and 10 dogs are up for adoption. Outreach Coordinator Bailey Williams says they’ve been in the shelter for quite a while and are in need of good, loving […]
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