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Rescue Dog Program

September 14, 2020

A local animal shelter is training their rescue dogs to meet the needs of veterans who adopt them, all thanks to funds from a special benefactor. A wonderful partnership is taking place at Mossy Creek Kennels where they’re pairing rescue dogs with local veterans. El-Liza’s Dog House at Mossy Creek Kennel, on 469 Barringer Road […]

Family In Need Of Service Dog

September 14, 2020

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the meltdowns have seemingly come out of nowhere for Chaise Clouser. One minute, the 6-year-old is fine. The next, he’s upset, inconsolable and combative as he seeks sensory input to comfort him from things that overwhelm him and may not be obvious to his parents, Justin and Ashley Clouser, […]

Dogs Go To Court

September 14, 2020

A child goes into an imposing and unfamiliar place and has to talk to strangers about a traumatic event. Attorneys ask her difficult questions about unpleasant topics. There is no one to hold her hand. No one to pat her on the head and whisper quiet encouragement to her. No hugs. But, she is not […]

Dogs Understanding

September 14, 2020

The findings were recently published in Animal Behaviour and may also be used to determine the best future working role for Canine Companions puppies. At Canine Companions’ national headquarters in California, 168 Labrador, Golden Retriever and Lab/Golden cross puppies from 65 Canine Companions litters were assessed in more than a dozen cognitive and temperament activities […]

Guide Dogs

September 14, 2020

Imagine walking into a restaurant and being told, “You can’t come in,” or being stranded at an airport because none of the taxis will take you home, or making a room reservation, only to have it cancelled by the hotel because you’re not welcome. This has been my reality for 30 years. You’d think I’d […]

Dogs Trust

September 14, 2020

Dogs Trust’s national contact centre is celebrating answering its two-millionth call from members of the dog loving public. Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and the contact centre handles calls for its 50 public phone lines, including the charity’s London head office and its 20 UK-based rehoming centres, which care for around […]

K9 Police Officer

September 14, 2020

Officers from several law enforcement agencies helped escort the body of a Gwinnett County Police SWAT K9 killed in the line of duty. K9 Blue, the department’s first full-time SWAT K9, died Thursday when he was shot during gunfire between police and a suspect. Blue tracked down the suspect in the woods before police said […]

Veterans With PTSD

September 14, 2020

Nineteen years later, Tom Bowen is still reliving the physical and mental pain he endured as a first responder on 9/11 in New York City. He was one of the heroes – a firefighter from West Virginia – who volunteered to assist NYC first responders who dug for endless hours, days and weeks through “The […]

Firefighter Therapy Dog

September 14, 2020

First responders and staff are having their coffee with Donuts for a few days, but Donuts is a golden retriever to bring them some love. “Her purpose is strictly for the firefighters and the staff. It’s to bring a little bit of home here,” said Tony Pighetti, who’s the Santa Barbara County Regional Support Team […]

Chihuahua Comforts Patients

September 14, 2020

Few people enjoy going to the dentist. But the patients at one dental office in California have a lot more to look forward to than just root canals and cavity fillings. Kismet, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and a big fan of treats and back scratches, spends her days at Corte Madera Family Dentistry, where she offers […]