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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. […]
Therapy dog, Millie, has to stay home due to coronavirus
April 2, 2020
Patients at University Hospital could use a dose of Millie, the therapy dog, these days, but Millie and her handler, Morris King, aren’t allowed to visit right now. The visitation policy at the hospital is restricted because of coronavirus concerns. Millie is a four-year-old labrador retriever who lives in Mobile. She earned certificates and is […]
Buddy, the new Tyler County Sheriff’s Office therapy dog
April 2, 2020
In Tyler County, there’s a new sheriff in town. Well, not exactly a new sheriff. Meet K9 Buddy, the county’s new therapy dog serving residents in the area. “Buddy’s been awesome,” said Sheriff Brian Weigle. “He really helps us all out.” Buddy is a 6-month-old English Lab. He’s the newest member of the Tyler County […]
Therapy Dog Brings Joy to Nursing Home
April 2, 2020
Residents at Harbor Village Health and Rehabilitation Center in New London waited eagerly at their windows, some with their cameras at the ready. One resident held a hand-written note that read, “Duke: Harbor Village Rockstar”. Duke, the center of the fanfare, is a 120 pound English Mastiff, but the residents at Harbor Village know him […]
Therapy dog is going virtual to support kids
April 2, 2020
Despite the danger posed by COVID-19, Kids House in Seminole County continues to do their part for neglected and abused kids with help from a furry friend. “Jordan is able to provide that unconditional love and connection that a lot of our kids have never had. She’s able to support them in ways that we […]
12 Skills Your Dog Must Master To Become A Therapy Dog (Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen Test)
April 2, 2020
We now have two certified Therapy Dogs, Eggnog and Toffee, and hoomans ask us all the time about what it takes to become a therapy dog. We thought that we would help answer those questions by showing each stage of the therapy dog test that Eggnog just passed! This test covers everything you need for […]
Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban consumption of cats and dogs
April 2, 2020
The Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen has become the first city in the country to ban the sale and consumption of cat and dog meat amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. The move comes after the outbreak of the illness — which emerged in Wuhan — has been linked to wildlife meat, prompting authorities […]
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