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Animal Control Fees
September 24, 2020
If your pet gets out in the Village of Plainfield and animal control needs to be called, it will cost a bit more to get your beloved creature back. The Plainfield Village Board Monday approved animal control service fees charged by Will County Animal Control, which typically involves residents calling from an at-large snake or […]
Family Promise And PetSmart
September 24, 2020
PetSmart Charities has renewed its support of Family Promise with a grant for $25,000. The grant will be used to continue the operations of the Pets with a Promise Program, which operates at Family Promise Affiliates across the United States. Pets with a Promise began in 2015 when Family Promise realized that families experiencing homelessness were often […]
New Therapy Dogs
September 24, 2020
On Wednesday morning, MUSC introduced its two newest employees – Baskin and Agnes. Baskin and Agnes, a golden retriever and goldendoodle, are therapy dogs for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The two therapy dogs will spread joy and comfort to young patients. “To help every day in the life of a child in the […]
Bringing Therapy Dogs To School
September 24, 2020
While Chip the Sheltie patiently waits for students to return to Verellen Elementary School, students at Garber High School have embarked on a mission to bring the Shetland Sheepdog some co-workers in the district. An after-school program there is now competing for a $25,000 grant that would bring therapy dogs to each of the four […]
Therapy Dogs Visit Patients
September 24, 2020
Hospital stays can be depressing and lonely, so having a visitor is often a welcome pick-me-up. A regular visitor with a well-earned reputation for cheering up patients is Cody — a 10-year-old mixed breed dog. Cody has a brindle color and his adoption paperwork says lab/retriever, but he weighs only 35 pounds. This mix is […]
Police Therapy Dog Missing
September 23, 2020
St. Paul police reported Friday a therapy dog who was missing since last week was found. In the update, St. Paul police said a man called 911 to report a dog who resembled Ernest, the therapy dog, was walking along Lawson Avenue. Officers responded to the area and found Ernest. St. Paul police said Ernest […]
Presley The ESA
September 23, 2020
Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience, especially for younger children. That’s why Vestavia Family Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics is trying a new strategy. Meet Presley, the new emotional support dog helping patients smile and relax! Dogs have long played an integral role in the American family, offering unconditional love and—of course—lots of snuggles. […]
Jordan And Service Dog Vargas
September 23, 2020
Life for a family in Greencastle, Franklin County has been changed, as they’ve welcomed their first service dog into their home. They say it’s all thanks to the community who helped fundraise. Back in 2017, abc27 brought you to the bingo fundraiser for the Woodruffs. They were thrilled when they hit their $17,000 goal for […]
Healer Service Dog Makes Difference
September 23, 2020
“The healing power of dogs is incredible,” Jill Kesler said. The Draper art teacher and cancer survivor adopted her English Cream Golden Retriever, Gus, shortly after she was diagnosed. Not only did the then 8-week-old puppy bring some much-needed joy to Kesler’s family, but Gus seemed to intuit when Kesler wasn’t feeling well and would […]
ESA Passes Away
September 23, 2020
A Leukemia patient named Hannah suffered an incredible loss at the hands of a trusted airline. After making the journey from Dubai to Washington for cancer treatment, their landing came with the devastating news that her two beloved French Bulldogs did not survive the flight. When Hannah discovered that her best option for Leukemia treatment […]
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