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Working from home? Tips for dog owners
April 2, 2020
As the coronavirus quarantine continues, the nation’s pet owners are spending an unprecedented number of hours working from home with their dogs. And while man’s best friend can be a source of great comfort during these difficult times, dogs can also impede the work process. Local dog-centric businesses have some advice for dog owners who […]
Cops discover dog behind the wheel after high-speed chase: ‘I wish I could make this up’
April 2, 2020
A Washington resident was arrested on Sunday, March 29, following a high-speed chase. However, the man arrested wasn’t actually the one doing the driving; evidently, that was all his pit bull. The man, a resident of Lakewood, Washington, hit two cars while driving at more than 100 miles per hour before state troopers stepped in, […]
People foster and adopt pets during quarantine
April 2, 2020
Emily Bates needed some sort of salve for her growing sense of dread. Her solution: adopting a terrier mix named Frankie. Heidi Torres needed a coronavirus distraction for her three children — bored, worried and home from school. Her answer: fostering Benny, a spaniel mix who’d just been pummeled by a car. Liz Bridges, far […]
COVID-19 patients and medical researchers hoping for cures
April 2, 2020
The coronavirus is impacting every community in our nation and is being met with a fierce fight from leaders across the U.S. On the front lines of this fight are medical professionals. The focus on this virus is leaving some medical issues on the back burner for the time being. Fred Carlson suffers from Amyotrophic […]
The SPCA Serving Erie County Paws
April 2, 2020
They’re dogs that are there to comfort people in times of need. Right now, the therapy dogs that worth The SPCA Serving Erie County are out of work, but they’re still able to make house calls in a way! 7 Eyewitness News is debuting a new segment where you’ll get to meet these dogs every Monday, […]
First service puppy trainee for the NHL
April 2, 2020
The New York Rangers’ most significant recent free-agent acquisition might not have been superstar winger and MVP front-runner Artemi Panarin. Instead, their best signing might turn out to be a benchwarmer who managed to chew and claw his way into their hearts. The Blueshirts became the first NHL team to add a service-puppy trainee to […]
Coronavirus Acts of kindness
April 2, 2020
Today’s “kindness” news brings us a trifecta of things everyone likes: dogs, students and food. Times are tough for many of us, and one group that may need a some help is college students. The Oklahoma City Community College Foundation has created a fund to help students stay in school despite current financial hardships. […]
Therapy dog livestream to encourage young readers
April 2, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic has canceled in-person events and face-to-face occasions, people are thinking about digital opportunities in the name of social distancing. DoveLewis’ therapy dog Marvin is still keeping up with his mission to help young readers build their skills – and now he’s going digital. Therapy dogs with DoveLewis logged nearly 7,000 hours […]
Girl Scouts earn Award for ‘Read to Furry Friends’
April 2, 2020
Three eighth-grade Girl Scout Cadets from Troop 41601, Meredith Swanson, Katelyn McCarthy and Joshika Prabhugee recently earned the Silver Award for their project, “Read to Furry Friends.” When brainstorming an idea that needed to meet the award’s criteria of both finding a need and showing a leadership role within the community, they remembered an early […]
Retriever Retires from Circus
April 2, 2020
With subtle cues only a dog parent could recognize, on her last night as Simba the lion, Chloe told Tammy Smith she was ready to turn in her mane. The golden retriever Chloe will turn 12 in August, and Smith said she’s noticed signals from Chloe that she’s ready to pivot to a new lifestyle. […]
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