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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. […]

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 […]