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ESA’s In Dental Facilities
September 23, 2020
NC dental board could put limits on emotional support animals inside dental facilities. The thought of going to the dentist can instill anxiety and panic in some, especially children. The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry brought in a new team member in October 2018 to help soothe fearful little ones getting care at their pediatrics […]
Canine Advocate Joins Center
September 23, 2020
When child victims of sexual abuse or physical abuse prepare to recount their experiences to a forensic interviewer, or a jury, they’ll now have a four-legged companion for added support. Alfred, a 20-month-old golden/Labrador retriever mix, received his official neckkerchief Monday from Canine Advocacy Program (CAP) Coordinator Dan Cojanu, and started his training at the Ionia-Montcalm Secure […]
Raising A Dog
September 23, 2020
It’s May 25, 2019, and as a ripe 19-year-old I decided I wanted to adopt a dog to add a bit of extra love to my life. Enter Finlay: the 30-pound dachshund terrier mix that now serves as my best friend and emotional support animal. I initially got Finlay to help support me through my […]
WCC For Future Service Dogs
September 23, 2020
Maryland Sen. Douglas J.J. Peters (D-Prince George’s) has made serving military veterans a major part of his mission as a public servant. It has won him countless plaudits and awards through the years. Now he’s getting a most unique tribute for his advocacy. Peters himself was deployed in Saudi Arabia from 1990-91 and was awarded […]
K9s For Warriors
September 23, 2020
There’s nothing like some quality time with your favorite furry friend. Nobody knows that better than the folks at K9 For Warriors, an organization dedicated to training shelter dogs to become service animals for veterans. Some of those veterans and several K9 trainers made their way to the Starling Senior Living Community in Nocatee on […]
Abandoned Dog Gets Adopted
September 23, 2020
Thanks to one California animal shelter, this senior dog was able to find his next forever home. Humboldt County Animal Shelter in McKinleyville sprung into action this week when a local resident discovered an abandoned dog trapped inside a vehicle. The woman contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, who were able to figure out that […]
Service Dogs Visit Patients
September 23, 2020
OU Children’s Hospital just got another service dog to help kids battle illnesses. Two-year-old chocolate lab, Litta, just joined the team as part of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s ‘Dogs for Joy’ program. The programs goal is to increase the number of service dogs nationwide. Litta is skilled a teaching kids how to take […]
Durham K9
September 23, 2020
Police Service Dog Six was No. 1 in nabbing a suspect over the weekend in Oshawa. Durham Regional Police were called around 10 p.m. Sunday to the Simcoe St. and Rossland Rd. area for reports of a man with a gun. Cops say a member of the K-9 Unit located a suspect, who fled on […]
Pawfficer Sage
September 23, 2020
Entering her second year as Illinois State University’s favorite ‘pawfficer’ from ISU’s police department, Pawfficer Sage and the Community Engagement unit is taking advantage of connecting with students, faculty, staff and community members as much as they can amid the pandemic. Despite the spring semester being cut short and students being sent home due to […]
Drool Magazine
September 23, 2020
DROOL proudly announces its launch as the first-ever quarterly magazine that puts dogs at the heart of the story. Written as a celebration of our canine companions, DROOL is a new platform from pet nutrition company, BIXBI, to share the most interesting stories about dogs. While editorial coverage around man’s best friend has typically revolved […]
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