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Frank the Therapy Dog Visits North Elementary School
March 27, 2020
Frank the Therapy Dog and his owner Renee Fleming visited North Elementary School on Friday afternoon to teach kids about therapy dogs. Fleming is the owner of Renee Fleming Chiropractic, located in Godfrey. Recently, she got her therapy dog, Frank, after he went through many classes and much training, she has been bringing him around […]
Therapy Dog Exercising With his Human Will Motivate You to Workout With Your Pet During This Time of Self-Isolation
March 26, 2020
Right now, lots of people are staying indoors (if it’s possible for them) to avoid the spread of the very serious Coronavirus and the deadly disease it causes, Covid 19. We’re all staying inside to protect ourselves and others, and fortunately for our pets, that means more time indoors. Dogs are probably wagging their tails […]
Suzanne Clothier makes training fun for dogs and people
March 26, 2020
Magnes is just four months old, but owner Sarah Tomakich has ambitious plans for him. She’s a psychotherapist, and she hopes her black miniature black poodle can earn certification as a therapy dog and go to work with her when he’s about 2. Ms. Tomakich traveled from Lansing, Mich., to Pittsburgh’s North Hills to spend a […]
One of two therapy dogs missing from West Glenville home found dead
March 26, 2020
“It is with deepest regret and a heavy heart that we inform you that Orso was found deceased he is now home in heaven,” Powers posted on a Facebook page devoted to the search for the two dogs, whom she said have provided therapy and support for her during recent surgeries, and went missing under […]
KENNY, THE SCHOOL OF NURSING’S ENDEARING THERAPY DOG, GIVES ONLINE SESSIONS
March 26, 2020
A 5-year-old Australian mini-Labradoodle, Kenny earned a pet therapy certification with owner Barbero two years ago through Pet Partners and started working regularly at the nursing school and the hospital in October 2018, including weekly sessions at UVA Eye Clinic. Barbero also usually brings Kenny to Grounds during times of heightened stress and activity – […]
Therapy dog stolen during Buford home break-in
March 26, 2020
A woman in Buford is asking for the public’s help after she says a therapy dog was stolen during a home break-in on Sunday. Sonia Steward said she came home on Sunday and found her garage door open. She said she knew something was wrong when her 11-year-old dog, Wicket, didn’t greet her a the […]
Missing Glenville therapy dog found dead
March 24, 2020
GLENVILLE — A therapy dog that went missing at the beginning of the month was found dead Sunday. “It is with deepest regret and a heavy heart that we inform you that Orso was found deceased he is now home in heaven,” Mary Ann Powers, owner of the 3-year-old Cane Corso dog, wrote on Facebook Sunday. A second […]
Therapy Dog Welcome in Oncology Department
March 24, 2020
For many people, a visit to the hospital for a round of chemotherapy can be filled with stress and anxiety. But oncology patients at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Richmond say their visits are made easier by a long-time member of the oncology team, a Labrador Retriever named Betine. Says one physician who values […]
How to Stop Leash Aggression According to Experts and Real Dog Owners
March 24, 2020
It’s never more apparent dogs are related to wolves than when they snarl, bare their teeth and get into attack mode. Scary, much? Big time. Especially when it happens during a walk with other people—including children—and pets around. Leash aggression in dogs is problematic behavior that can result in your pup harming herself or others. […]
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