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Franklin Police Therapy Dog ‘Brings Smile To Everyone He Meets’

March 30, 2020

Now that his viral fame has died down a bit, Ben Franklin is getting down to business at the Franklin Police Department. Ben Franklin, the department’s therapy dog, was a viral sensation when Franklin Police shared a video of him helping himself to donated Christmas toys at the station. The golden retriever was caught walking […]

Therapy Dogs Missing Anna Jaques Hospital staff and Patients

March 30, 2020

The therapy dog program has been suspended during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Trying to stay socially connected while practicing physical distancing! 🙂 Correction: Frida Kahlo is an artist, not an actress. Not easy trying to produce a video and redoing every time i misspeak, especially while entertaining three dogs, but here is my faithful crew.

Connie & Escobar from Therapy Dogs of Rockland read us a story…

March 30, 2020

Watch Connie and Escobar read Go Dog, Go by P.D.Eastman- published by Random House Books for Young Readers.

Dog makes deliveries to quarantined neighbor

March 30, 2020

In these “ruff” times, it’s nice to hear about someone, or some dog, doing some good. Sunny the golden retriever lives with his owner, Karen Eveleth, in Manitou Springs. They’ve been neighbors with Renee Hellman for over a decade, and when she self-quarantined for her own health, the two thought of a clever way to […]

Lake County therapy dog featured as Good Morning America’s Pet of the Week

March 30, 2020

Two-year-old bernedoodle Finnigan had an opportunity to step into the spotlight last week when he was invited onto Good Morning America to be honored as their Pet of the week. Finnigan brought his owners Teddy Dellas and Meghan Sluzynsky, a Lake County couple, along with him on the journey to New York City where he […]

Lawrence the therapy dog, creating a container

March 30, 2020

Lawrence guides you through an exercise to create a container to store unpleasant body feeling, thoughts and memories. He wants to help you feel a little bit better.

Pearson Therapy Dogs

March 30, 2020

https://youtu.be/abdtCxm7HS8 A glimpse into the world of Therapy Dog visits at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Canada. The dogs and their handlers interact with passengers, employees and travelers of all ages, brightening their day and reducing the stress of travelling.

Restaurant manager asks man with service dog to leave | What Would You Do?

March 30, 2020

When a man sits at a table with his service dog, the manager tells him no pets are allowed inside. She doesn’t think he needs a service dog because he looks fine. What will people say?

Therapy dog brings joy to patients at Goshen Hospital

March 30, 2020

A special pooch is making her rounds through the halls of Goshen Hospital, spreading joy and getting treats. But Labradoodle Runa is also helping patients. Runa makes her rounds through the hospital alongside her owner, Claire Gisel. The hospice social worker adopted Runa and quickly noticed her unusually calm demeanor. “Runa functions in two different […]

#8 Karuna Feels Frustration

March 30, 2020

Spending more time at home without being able to get out to do things we are used to can lead to feeling frustrated. Most people are spending more time with the same people at home, and many people are feeling stress. This can lead to feeling frustrated with others. Karuna shows a healthy way […]