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Animals Helping Out
December 10, 2020
Service dogs can help those recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder accomplish daily tasks, provide situational assessments, and guide handlers out of stressful situations. Legend’s Heroes Service Dog Training Program, offered through Legend Acres, will bring an innovative approach to getting psychiatric and mobility service dogs and to those who need them to continue their recovery […]
Firefighters Response Canines
December 9, 2020
Three newly activated teams of chaplains certified as handlers of specially trained service dogs will offer added emotional support services to the employees of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the agency announced Tuesday. “We are excited to introduce our three canines,” San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell said. “They are highly trained and available to […]
Therapy Dog Paws Program
December 9, 2020
With a motto of “Happiness has four legs and a purple bandana,” Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara not only spreads happiness but also transforms lives, according to Founder and Executive Director Karen Lee Stevens. While COVID has prevented hands-on experiences, Stevens and her dedicated volunteers are finding creative ways to serve the community during this […]
PTSD Service Dog
December 9, 2020
Six years after Warrior Freedom Service Dogs was established, the organization is expanding their one of a kind program that connects veterans to trained service dogs rescued from local animal shelters. Executive Director Adam Keith says the organization’s main goal is to help veterans reconnect with society, while providing service dogs with a loving home. […]
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 […]
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