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700+ pounds of food donated to dogs
April 2, 2020
Organizations, large and small, have been stepping up to address the community’s growing needs amid the coronavirus outbreak. While many have been supporting local pantries with food donations, one organization is sending a reminder that there are pets in need, too. “While there are many humanitarian organizations that provide food to our local community neighbors […]
Olive, the first dog owned by South Lyon Schools
April 2, 2020
Students in South Lyon are getting a furry classmate. Olive, a 7-month-old black Labrador, is expected to join students at South Lyon East High School this fall, an unconventional addition to enhance the educational environment. Students and administrators alike are anticipating the gain of their furry friend, who is currently in training to be a […]
‘Bella’ the therapy dog retires
April 2, 2020
‘Bella’ the therapy dog officially retired on Tuesday after helping more than 1,000 cancer patients at the Upstate Cancer Center over more than three years. She is a 10-year-old Burnese Mountain Dog who has worked as a therapy dog at both the Upstate Cancer Center and at the Joslin Diabetes Center. The past 3 years […]
Thieves steal products used to groom therapy dogs
April 2, 2020
Thieves broke into a building at Wiregrass Angel House and stole supplies used to groom that agency’s therapy dogs. “It’s despicable,” Executive Director Shelly Linderman told WTVY. Items stolen include a dryer, shampoo, brushes, clippers, ottoman and also Christmas decorations that had been stored. “What kind of people would do something like this? This is […]
Finding something to do
April 2, 2020
There is nothing I love better than to delve into a good book. Food for the mind and balm for the soul. Now into the second or third week of the self-quarantine restrictions, it seems that the big bag of books I had previously checked out of the library … have all been read. Now, […]
Owner is ‘winding down’ business, Dogs were not abandoned
April 2, 2020
SINGAPORE: The dogs at breeding facility The Animal Lodge have not been abandoned, said the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) on Thursday (Apr 2), after messages circulating on WhatsApp claimed that 120 dogs were found at an abandoned dog farm. “We received feedback that dogs in a dog breeding facility were allegedly abandoned and commenced […]
For Veterans loneliness can be deadly.
April 2, 2020
Legislation already exists to get our service members the help they need through animal companions. We must make sure it passes and soon. While implementing social distancing and self-isolation are exactly the right steps if the United States is to slow the quickly increasing spread of COVID-19, we need to worry about the impact these new […]
MCTC becomes pet therapy volunteer
April 2, 2020
“If your eyes could see what my eyes have seen, you’d understand why I do what I do.” That simple, yet profound statement is how Dr. Rhonda Sims, a respected, honored nursing professor at Maysville Community and Technical College, explains why she became an animal-assisted therapy volunteer. “Besides being a nurse educator, this is the […]
Helping Paws Meet Therapy Dog Lily
April 2, 2020
Lily has been the visitation therapy dog for the College of Education and Human Services for the last 4 years. She has been a natural stress reliever for many and helps calm people down with a few pats.
Homewood resident paired with life-changing service dog
April 2, 2020
For most of her life, 15-year-old Homewood resident Rachel Smolin has been under constant watch. She has epilepsy, so being alone for even five minutes could mean that a seizure goes unnoticed for too long. But with the help of Trixie, a golden retriever service dog, Rachel could eventually live a safe, independent life. Rachel […]
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