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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, […]
Doggieville Resort
September 18, 2020
What a party! The Dog Pérignon flowed. Vanity Fur was there. So were Rolling Bone and the Hollywood Retriever. The puppy-razzi hounded the exclusive Mutt Gala, a high-society opening at Doggieville MTL, a boutique hotel that has brought canine chic to the Lachine Canal area. Doggieville MTL is so posh, it has already hosted royalty […]
Firefighters Get Comfort
September 18, 2020
The wildfires ravaging the West Coast are absolutely devastating and citizens of California, Oregon, and Washington are looking at another nearly two months of fire season. This is hard on the people who live here but especially hard on the firefighters who work round the clock to keep everyone safe. So who comforts the firemen […]
St. Jude Therapy Dogs
September 18, 2020
Canines—and their humans, too—are encouraged to take a walk as part of Paws for St. Jude during National Dog Week from September 20-26. St. Jude therapy dogs Huckleberry and Puggle have their own fundraising pages, so participants can join one of their teams, grab a leash and walk their own dogs to make a PAWSitive difference for the kids […]
Noodle Helps Gabriel
September 18, 2020
What follows is my own guilt-ridden disclosure. I’ve never been much of a Mr. Rogers fan. I favored Big Bird and Cookie Monster over Mr. McFeely and Officer Clemmons. My kids, who are now parents themselves, consumed hours of “Sesame Street,” which I encouraged, hoping they were learning important early academic skills. I just didn’t […]
Therapy Dog Millie
September 17, 2020
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Monday introduced the department’s first-ever therapy dog named Millie. The 1-year-old English lab is specially trained to help provide comfort to those in need, according to Sheriff Peter J Koutoujian. Throughout her initial training period, Koutoujian said Millie practiced making a difference in the lives of those she came in […]
Ultimate Rock Dog
September 17, 2020
Thor, a two-year-old German Shepherd from Lake Hiawatha, is one of a dozen finalists for radio station WDHA’s annual “Ultimate Rock Dog” contest. As a finalist, Thor is guaranteed a spot in the station’s 2021 calendar. But the winner will be featured on the cover, in addition to getting major bragging rights that come with […]
Sisi The Therapy Dog
September 17, 2020
Roger Bacon senior Grace Wilking found the end of last school year to be tough when her softball season halted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty surrounding her senior volleyball season heightened that anxiety. To curb the stress, she found herself making frequent stops in the counselor’s office to see Roger Bacon […]
New Furry Staff Member
September 17, 2020
Rosie the dog is an essential worker in her own way. The therapy canine was commissioned by the St. John of God hospital in Australia. Rosie’s job is to help nursing staff cope with the long hours and stress of the pandemic. “It’s amazing the effect that a dog has on a human being and […]
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