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Ella And Her Pets
September 23, 2020
My 10-year-old daughter with SMA, Ella, loves animals, so much so that she has a computer game simulating the adoption, trading, and buying of animals with others. She and her friends play that game every day. We have several animals in the house, including two vizsla dogs — Ginny, 3, and Radcliffe, 7 months. While […]
Purina Dog Chow
September 23, 2020
The month of September is National Service Dog Awareness Month and fittingly Purina Dog Chow has teamed up with radio and television personality, as well as, avid military supporter Bobby Bones to launch the third annual Service Dog Salute campaign. This will mark Bobby Bones’ second-year joining forces with Purina Dog Chow to support this amazing […]
Therapy Cats
September 23, 2020
Purina Cat Chow is on a mission to support the care and training of therapy cat teams, officials said in a statement. In this effort, the company has donated $30,000 to Pet Partners, a national nonprofit known for its therapy animal program. According to a recent survey conducted by Purina Cat Chow, 85 percent of […]
ESA Mauled Man On Flight
September 22, 2020
A man flying on Delta Airlines from Atlanta to San Diego says a fellow passenger’s emotional support dog mauled him on the airplane. The man, Marlin Jackson, is now accusing the airline of negligence and is suing both Delta and the dog owner. Jackson said on a June 2017 flight, he approached his row and encountered […]
Support For Service Dogs
September 22, 2020
September is National Service Dog Month, a month to raise awareness, appreciation, and support for service dogs in the United States. Edmond resident Lee Parker sustained a low spine and hip injury, which causes him to have limited mobility and pain. He applied for a service dog to receive help with practical everyday tasks so […]
Hiking Business For Dogs
September 22, 2020
One in three Americans’ employment has been affected by the pandemic and all of us are questioning our purpose as we face these unsettled times. Stories of professionals who have encountered an unexpected career pivot and landed in a better place can be a great source of inspiration. Recently I met the the talented and […]
Feeding For Success
September 22, 2020
Hunting guides and competitive testers and trailers work hard every day to prepare for the uplands, marshes, and competition. Whether their work involves basic obedience or complex training concepts, handlers focus to ensure success. But, training is only part of the equation. Physical conditioning and nutrition play an equally important role. To consistently train and […]
ESA’s Help Students
September 22, 2020
Owning pets while in college differs for everyone. While on-campus residence halls only allow certified emotional support animals, most apartment complexes and housing near campus allow any type of pet if the resident pays a certain fee. Since pets aren’t allowed in residence halls, students can apply to have an Emotional Support Animal with them […]
PTSD Service Dogs
September 22, 2020
Science has shown that service dogs can benefit some veterans with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). But the exact role they play in the day-to-day lives of veterans—and the helpfulness of the tasks they perform—is less clear. The new study explores what trained tasks service dogs perform the most often and which ones are the most […]
Retriever Helps Firefighters
September 22, 2020
Firefighters battling wildfires in Northern California have an unusual friend to help keep their spirits up. Her name is Kerith. She is a two-year-old golden retriever who recently returned home to San Rafael after working the Creek Fire near Fresno. Before that, Kerith and her owner were up at the Woodward Fire near Pt. Reyes […]
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