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Training And Rehabilitation Service
November 18, 2020
A local military veteran has transformed his passion for working with dogs into his own pet therapy business. Enrique Marquez, who served in the United States Army, founded his dog training and rehabilitation company, Dogworx, in 2016. He says his military career took him all over the world, including Kosovo and Iraq. Marquez’s time in the […]
Visiting The Vet
November 18, 2020
Sundance, an 8-year-old Golden Retriever, had been increasingly lethargic over the last few days and not eating well, a dramatic change from his usual disposition and appetite. It was a Thursday, my day to cover emergencies for most of the other Island veterinary practices. Unlike “normal” years on the Vineyard, when we would all be […]
Dog Honored With Statue
November 18, 2020
Sully the service dog received a special honor on Veterans Day. The 4-year-old lab became known for his loyalty to former president George H. W. Bush. Now, Sully is being recognized for his service in a monumental way. A bronze statue was unveiled Tuesday on Long Island, where Sully was born and raised before the […]
Woman Reunites With Her Dog
November 18, 2020
A year, half a country’s worth of distance, and only a single sighting long ago – chances weren’t good that Kate Olson would ever see her beloved dog Walter again. But sometimes, hope defies the odds. Olson, who lived in Peterborough at the time Walter went missing, was visiting Missouri for Thanksgiving last year, with […]
Police Takes Over As Canine Handler
November 18, 2020
Lator, the canine officer for Cambridge Springs Police Department’s K-9 Unit, has a new handler. Lator’s former handler, Sgt. Lee Woodworth, recently left the department, so Chief Tad Acker has taken over. “Lee took a full-time job with the City of Corry Police Department,” Acker said. But Lator stayed because he is owned by the borough. He […]
Pet Supply Donations
November 18, 2020
Plano East Future Farmers of America has launched a pet supply donation drive for the rescue hospital Mazie’s Mission, in hopes of helping animals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plano East Senior High School students are accepting pet supplies such as collars, crates, pet beds, leashes, toys, and towels. The items can be either new […]
Companion Dogs Help With Anxiety
November 18, 2020
There’s a major love affair in the U.S. between humans and their furry friends. A playful puppy named Clifford has been Rachael Greenburg’s saving grace during the pandemic. She says the past nine months have brought a lot of anxiety into her life, but Clifford’s relentless support helped her through the first panic attack she […]
Labrador Helps Healing
November 18, 2020
Rachael has a deep, resonating bark that occasionally comes out while playing rough and tumble with her canine friends. That is when the blue vest is off. When the vest is on, Rachael speaks with her brown eyes, calmly sizing up the people around her. The 2-year-old Labrador retriever is a facility dog, getting ready […]
Pet Insurance
November 18, 2020
Along with buying bags of dog and cat food, pet owners can now turn to Walmart to buy insurance and find a sitter for their beloved animals. Starting Thursday, the retailer said it will sell pet insurance from Petplan and connect customers to dog walking and more through Rover. It is launching Walmart Pet Care, a […]
K9s For Warriors
November 18, 2020
When veterans come home from battle, transitioning back into civilian life can be a daunting task. On average, 20 veterans die from suicide each day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But groups like K9s for Warriors are working to bring that number down by training service dogs to help veterans cope with […]
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