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Service Dog For Christmas
December 9, 2020
We have all heard the phrase “man’s best friend” when referring to a dog. But when a dog is a special partner for a special needs child, the bond goes beyond friendship. “Blade” is an English Crème Golden Retriever, adopted at the age of 6 weeks by the Bovaird family last March. The family’s 16-year-old […]
Man Gets His Service Dog Back
December 9, 2020
Last Tuesday, a five-year-old chihuahua named Skyp Dim was taken from 71-year-old Pedro Carrion, who has been a fixture by a Burger King restaurant just north of the Palmetto Expressway on 67 Avenue for years. He camps out there with his few belongings and he always had his service dog by his side. He said […]
Service Dog Canines
December 9, 2020
San Diego Fire-Rescue welcomed three furry new team members to its department Tuesday. The four-legged family members will serve as part of the SDFD Crisis Response Canine Program. The new program pairs canines with chaplains to provide emotional support to firefighters during and after traumatic calls. Bodie, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is one of the […]
Emotional Support Dogs
December 9, 2020
In a rule change that could impact select veterans, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that dogs — and no other species — will soon be the only service animals allowed on board U.S. flights. The updated policy eliminates the option of flying with animals previously categorized as emotional support. That means no horses, peacocks, […]
Piper The Therapy Dog
December 9, 2020
Citing recent community health, social and economic consequences related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Round Rock ISD on Monday introduced “Piper,” the school district police force’s behavioral therapy dog. “When children experience ‘life happens’ overload, they can express it through their behaviors,” the district wrote. “These behaviors’ impact can negatively affect their schoolwork, friendships, relationships at […]
Face Time With Pets
December 9, 2020
Christie Purks of Athens is finding a way to serve those socially isolated and lonely because of COVID-19. Without leaving the comforts of home, Purks and her 9-year-old mixed-breed dog, Cali, a Maltipoo, are putting smiles on the faces of seniors across the country. Purks is one of 1,000 volunteers for Pets Together, a free virtual […]
Cherry Eye In Dogs
December 9, 2020
Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet’s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called “cherry eye,” this bump may be a prolapsed gland of the nictitans, also known as the third eyelid. Dr. Sean Collins, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of […]
Family Needs Service Dog
December 8, 2020
Five-year-old Deklan Gerred’s mom Brianna describes her son as compassionate and daring. “He’s excitable, crazy, funny, loving, curious,” she said. “The list goes on and on.” Deklan was diagnosed with autism when he was two. “He is nonverbal he does have sensory issues,” said Brianna. “Certain noises, bright lights, food textures, clothes textures, things like […]
Pets Are Stressed
December 8, 2020
By some estimates, more than half of people globally own pets, and that’s good news for their health, especially now. Researchers, and likely pet owners, know that having an animal companion has benefits for both physical health and mental health. During the pandemic, when many have been confined to their homes without friends and family […]
Service Training Group
December 8, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation has put an end to the growing number of travelers claiming mini horses, monkeys and other non-traditional “emotional support” animals should be allowed to travel on airplanes with their owners. The trend began several years ago and was pushed to the fore in 2018 when a woman attempted to board a flight out of Newark […]
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