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Jax Brings Comfort

September 21, 2020

No parent should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child. In Citrus County, a locally founded organization is available as a source of comfort for those who have suffered this unimaginable loss. Footprints on my Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides services to parents and their families who have suffered […]

Fleck The Support Dog

September 21, 2020

Support dog Fleck is heading back to the office next week – after spending summer helping autistic adults via Zoom. And his clients can’t wait to be reunited with the lab/golden retriever cross, who gives them more independence and a reason to smile. Fleck’s handler, Sarah Tosh-Robb said: “His clients love him. He helps them […]

Students Work With Service Dogs

September 21, 2020

It is no secret that 4 Paws For Ability (4 Paws) has a large campus presence. Black labs and golden retrievers are walked around by their volunteer handlers, the pups sporting a red vest that indicates they are a service dog in training. 4 Paws is a non-profit organization based in Xenia, Ohio that gives […]

Ginger Changes Lives

September 21, 2020

9-year-old Ginger is a therapy dog who has been making days a lot brighter for one resident at Villa Personal Care in Johnstown. For the last three years, Ginger kept herself busy by visiting patients at cancer centers, nursing homes, and hospice. Her owner, Debra Noble, says that Ginger lost her line of work since […]

Dogs Social Distance

September 18, 2020

The pandemic has affected everyone, even service animals. These are working animals whose handlers depend on them for their safety. For some of the service animal community, the pandemic has forced them to adjust to a social distant lifestyle. Aggie Guide Dogs and Service Dogs (AGS) is a student-run organization that has been on campus […]

Marine And His New Dog

September 18, 2020

September is National Service Dog Month and this week a veteran from Central Texas began training with his own new helper. Rhea Hambright and Beatrice are spending the week training at Service Dogs Incorporated in Dripping Springs. Hambright is a Marine and was injured during the Vietnam War. He and his new service dog are […]

Service Dogs Heal

September 18, 2020

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is welcoming two new staff members September 23: Baskin and Agnes, two specially trained pediatric service dogs. Baskin is a one-year-old golden retriever, and Agnes is a two-year-old goldendoodle. They are trained “to keep kids calm during medical procedures, teach kids how to take a pill, or model how to […]

Preventing Puppy Diseases

September 18, 2020

The deaths of countless puppies might soon be prevented, thanks to a newly tested monoclonal antibody. A study conducted by Kindred Biosciences has demonstrated 100 percent efficacy in the prevention of canine parvovirus (CPV), as well as a mortality benefit in the treated group, the company says. In a randomized, blinded, study, half of a […]

Pet Company

September 18, 2020

Because of restrictions like cost and training time, less than 1% of veterans in need of a service dog can obtain one, according to Purina’s Dog Chow. That’s why the dog food company is running its 3rd annual Service Dog Salute campaign, which is committed to providing resources to groups who train and place service dogs […]

Service Dog Program

September 18, 2020

NBC 4’s former Puppy with a Purpose, Buckeye, graduated as a full-fledged service dog Friday. Buckeye graduated from his final obedience school and is now paired with his partner. After his initial training and appearances every week on NBC 4 Today, Buckeye started his professional training last November and, along with five other canine companions, […]