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Remembering Therapy Dog Gus
September 1, 2020
The legal profession recently lost a bit of joy, comfort and unconditional love. Gus, the 10-year-old golden retriever and JLAP therapy dog who was a regular sight at state and local bar association events, died July 3. Fittingly born on Valentine’s Day 2010, Gus was a rambunctious 14-month-old when he was rescued by JLAP Executive […]
Giving Families Hope
September 1, 2020
Rochelle Stephens’ dog and best friend, Sophie, was going to die. But that is when the Clermont County Humane Society (CCHS) stepped in to help save Sophie’s life and her family from a heartbreaking and preventable loss. The 9-year-old white and tan bulldog-boxer mix, known as a valley bulldog, is stout in stature and is […]
Irresponsible Dog Parents
September 1, 2020
September is Responsible Dog Ownership month. That’s all well and good because you’re probably an amazing dog parent. You stay informed, you follow safety tips, and you do what’s best for your pup. But there are those other dog parents out there who make things worse for the rest of us. You’ve probably met some, or […]
Iowa City Landlords
September 1, 2020
A recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling on how landlords and property managers should navigate whether or not to allow emotional support animals in pet-free buildings has left many questions unanswered. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Iowa City’s Office of Equity & Human Rights released a memo detailing what the ruling has clarified and what has yet […]
A True Teacher’s Pet
September 1, 2020
Bryan City Schools welcomes Catcher the therapy dog for the 2020-2021 school year. The 2-year-old Labrador retriever is the newest addition to the school district. A district spokesperson says Catcher will be there to welcome students back to the classroom this week. He’ll be available to support students in classroom, small group or individual settings. […]
Tips For Your Service Dog
September 1, 2020
It’s crucial that your loyal support dog accompany you wherever you go, but it’s even more important that your animal is safe riding in your accessible van. You can’t simply let the pet hop into the vehicle and sit wherever they want. You need to properly secure your service dog in your vehicle before you […]
Dog Calendar Competition
September 1, 2020
Think your dog is fit for a calendar shoot? In Worcester, it’s not a far-fetched goal. Worcester’s Redemption Rock brewery is bringing back its dog calendar competition, with submissions for the 2021 calendar open through Sept. 30. The brewery off Shrewsbury Street held its first competition last year and 100 people submitted their pup for […]
Woman Refused With Guide Dog
September 1, 2020
A visually impaired young woman was left horrified and embarrassed last week when two taxi drivers refused to take her guide dog into their cars. Allie Reilly (30) was trying to get a lift home with her guide dog Evie when she approached the taxi rank in Navan, Co. Meath where the two drivers flatly […]
Officer Helps Struggling Woman
September 1, 2020
Demitris Gonzalez is legally blind and disabled, and at one point, she was living in a tent in the woods. Her life changed when she met a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer who rallied the community to help her. Gonzalez is a senior citizen, who up until a few months ago, she was homeless and living in […]
Pandemic Puppies
September 1, 2020
With more time at home, many people are adopting or purchasing young dogs and asking “when should I start training my puppy?” Service dog trainers and responsible breeders start working with puppies when they are just three days old. Programs such as Puppy Culture, Early Neurological Stimulation and AviDog outline age-appropriate exercises to complete with […]
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