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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 […]

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 […]