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Eli The Therapy Dog

September 1, 2020

When students returned to iAcademy at Athens Elementary earlier this month, they were welcomed by a new member of the school’s faculty. He may not be much of a talker, but he still has a way of brightening everyone’s day. His name is Eli, and he’s a 2-year-old Labradoodle serving as iAcademy’s new therapy dog. […]

Dog-Robot

September 1, 2020

Hospitals often bring in therapy dogs to help soothe patients as they receive treatment. But a new type of canine could be used to help doctors gather vital information from COVID-19 patients. Robot dog “Spot” comes equipped with an infrared camera and three other monochrome cameras to get a patient’s vital signs without a doctor […]

UK’s Police Dogs

September 1, 2020

A national charity to support police dogs has been launched, with retired police dog Finn, a Britain’s Got Talent finalist, named as the official ambassador. Finn, who appeared in the 2019 series of BGT, alongside his handler Dave Wardell, wowed the celebrity judges, including Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell, with his magic tricks and mind-reading […]

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 […]