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Guide Dog Puppies
October 1, 2020

Two adorable Labrador puppies have been named Bonnie and Henry in a tribute to BC’s provincial health officer. BC & Alberta Guide Dogs said staff chose the names because Dr. Bonnie Henry embodies qualities they think the dogs should have. “Dr. Henry has been a wonderful presence of calm and guidance through the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Ember The Therapy Dog
October 1, 2020

There’s a new staff member walking the halls at Whitmer High School. Her name is Ember and she is a purebred black lab from the Assistance Canine Training Services in New Hampshire. Her assignment: to calm anxieties and spread cheer at the Toledo school. “She was raised in a school so she is extremely familiar […]
Therapy Dogs Helping Staff
September 30, 2020

Dogs in the classroom are more than welcome in Alta-Aurelia schools, especially now in the age of COVID. Just a short time into the school year, students and staff already consider the four therapy dogs in school as family members and know them by name – Milo and Liberty in Aurelia, and Skye and Goldie […]
Molly The Therapy Dog
September 30, 2020

At Kempsey East Public School there’s a four-legged friend helping to support students throughout their school day. Molly the therapy dog can be found walking the school grounds during play and class time with her owner, principal Penny Chow. “In our personal best room, Molly enjoys relaxing, chewing her toys, listening to a story and […]
Therapy Dog Program
September 30, 2020

The St. Joseph School District received on Tuesday a grant to support a therapy dog program for local students. The local Rotary International district, which is composed of three clubs, presented the grant valued at just under $2,500 to support the Behavior Animals Rescuing Kids (BARK) program focused at Coleman Elementary and Mark Twain School. […]
Pet Therapy
September 30, 2020

For millions around the world, life during this pandemic has become the “emotional strain of the century.” Regardless of how we discern our level of stamina, mental fortitude or faith, the demonstrative toll these past months have truly exposed everyone’s frailty — at least once. Having a pet in your home brings a certain level […]
Chaise Gets A Service Dog
September 30, 2020

An “outpouring of love from our community” has resulted in a Shelocta family’s success in quickly raising $18,000 for a trained autism support dog for their son. The story of the Clouser family — parents Ashley and Justin and sons Chaise, 6, and Conner, who turns 2 in October — was featured in the Sept. […]
Therapy Dogs In Schools
September 30, 2020

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District has two new staff members to support students throughout the school year: Bernie and Gemma, certified therapy dogs. Bernie is a 9-month-old Bernedoodle and Gemma is a 5-month-old Ausidoodle, both of whom will support APW students with social and emotional learning needs. Certified through the AKC Kennel Club, the hope is […]
Izzy The Therapy Dog
September 25, 2020

There is something different strolling the halls of schools in Moody this year and she’s soft, gentle and loves kids. Her name is Izzy and she is a two-year-old Goldendoodle, turned therapy dog. Her owner, Sgt. Ron Richardson, with the Moody Police Department, saw a video of a therapy dog being used in Cullman County […]
Animal Advocate
September 25, 2020

Penny, a spaniel mix who works as a canine advocate for domestic violence victims through Crisis Center North, is nearing retirement. She was adopted from Action for Animals in Derry Township and attends court dates with victims to provide emotional support. But before she retires, she has one more job. She needs to train an […]