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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 […]
Mom opens dog training business
April 3, 2020
Brenda Scotchie was excited when her child was prescribed a service dog. “We had a family member that had been prescribed a service dog,” Soctchie said “And so they give you a script when they prescribe that and I though “cool, I love dogs,” But unlike a medical prescription you can get filled overnight, the […]
Travelers can now enjoy therapy dogs
April 3, 2020
Traveling can be stressful, and now the Portland Jetport is offering therapy dogs to help travelers relax. Through a partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, nine dogs and their handlers roam the terminal encouraging travelers to de-stress by giving the pups a scratch behind the ears or even a belly rub. Cathy Woodhouse brings […]
Rita, the therapy dog
April 3, 2020
Rita Niro found a stray pit bull in Sarasota she named Red. The dog comforted child sexual assault victims, but that wasn’t his only purpose in life. The mangy dog was found wandering the street, the scars on his side revealing an unspeakable past. Not that Rita Niro was afraid. She had a soft spot […]
Great Pyrenees provides comfort
April 3, 2020
A therapy dog focused on animal-assisted activities is helping patients at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville. Twice a week, Graham Bishop and his sidekick Victoria, a Great Pyrenees, bring smiles to the patients and staff at the hospital. (Victoria) walked into my driveway one morning in a rainstorm and it was pouring down rain. […]
Therapy Dogs Ease Tension At Airport
April 3, 2020
A voice on an intercom announces pre-boarding at Gate 1 at Long Beach Airport. The nervous energy of several dozen travelers is palpable as they scramble toward the gate. Yet a small congregation has gathered away from the haphazard line being formed. Six sets of hands stretch out to meet the new local celebrities. It’s […]
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