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Why You Should Start Cleaning Your Dog’s Leash

April 4, 2020

Going out for a walk with your dog allows you to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air. But when you come back from your walk, do you ever think about cleaning your dog’s leash? Since you’re already following the definitive guide on how often you should clean everything in your home, you […]

What to do if you find a lost dog?

April 4, 2020

You’re walking in your neighborhood, and you come upon a dog you don’t recognize. The dog may be lost. What should you do? Safety is always your first priority. If the dog is acting wildly, call animal control, but if you can approach the dog, use a soft voice and move slowly. Check for a […]

Dog Food Delivered to Western Alaska Amid Virus Concerns

April 4, 2020

Hundreds of dogs living in largely Alaska Native villages in southwest Alaska won’t go hungry this spring after more than 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg) of dog food were delivered, a humanitarian effort coordinated by two of the nation’s largest animal welfare groups in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The 242, 30-pound (13.6-kg) bags arrived in […]

Story Time with Therapy Dogs Colt & Charlie

April 3, 2020

Paws to Read Story Time with Therapy Dogs Colt & Charlie

Therapy Dog singing You can count on me. Bruce doesn’t own the rights to this song.

April 3, 2020

Bruce the School Therapy Dog singing You can count on me. Bruce doesn’t own the rights to this song or lyrics.

Dentist Employed Therapy Dogs to Take Edge Off For Nervous & Uncertain Patients

April 3, 2020

Dr. Farah Talib, DMD is one of the dentists in Texas that believes in employing therapy dogs to take the edge off for nervous and uncertain patients. She has recently introduced a therapy dog at one of the dental clinics that she is working with i.e. Angleton Family Dental. Dr. Farah who has always […]

Sheriff’s Office Adopts Therapy Dog As Part of New Comfort K9 Program

April 3, 2020

Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the implementation of a new initiative aimed at helping victims of crime in Charles County: the Comfort K9 Program. This program, which has been in the planning phase for several months, will be aimed at providing emotional support to victims of crime, particularly children. The Comfort K9, […]

Pet-owner unity through respite, training

April 3, 2020

A group of women with passion and compassion for dogs is at the heart of Tucson’s Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center, a nonprofit organization. The community has recognized their dedication: they have garnered the annual Arizona Daily Star’s Readers’ Choice Award for best dog daycare/boarding for the past four consecutive years. Sol Dog does […]

Famous rescue dog, dies at 18

April 3, 2020

Marnie, a female Shih Tzu senior rescue dog known across the world for her cocked head, pleading eyes and long tongue that always hung out of her mouth, has died. She was 18. Marnie was adopted by Shirley Braha when she was 11 years old. Her death was confirmed on her official Instagram page. “Her […]

therapy dog policy

April 3, 2020

The Massena Central School District Board of Education has approved the first reading of a new policy dealing with therapy dogs, with a pilot program set to begin at the high school in the 2020-21 school year. “It outlines a very detailed plan. The policy is still a pilot program, so we will have the […]