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Pet Industry
September 1, 2020
There’s only one Bo Derek, the actress who shot to superstardom in 1979 after appearing in 10, followed by Tarzan and Bolero in the 1980s. Thanks to memorable appearances on such TV talk shows as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show, in addition to being […]
Animal Shelters In LA
September 1, 2020
Since August 16, 2011, shortly after Brenda Barnette was appointed GM at Los Angeles Animal Services, Best Friends Animal Society (NKLA) — one of the nation’s strongest proponents of Pit Bull ownership–has occupied the new Northeast Valley “Mission” Animal Shelter rent-free and as a “service provider.” The construction of this facility was deemed by consultants […]
Rodeo Queen And Her Dog
September 1, 2020
Most people have a strong bond with their dog, but Hayven Chase, Bonner County’s reigning rodeo queen, has a unique connection with 6-month-old pup Scentinel. Hayven, of Athol, has Type 1 diabetes. When her blood sugars are low, the service dog lets his young owner know so she can take care of the matter. “I […]
Tessa’s The Pet Of The Week
September 1, 2020
Every Monday we search through all of the photos submitted by our viewers using Chime In just to find that one special pet to feature as our Pet of the Week. This week we chose Tessa, a 13-year-old Rat Terrier Mix who is also a certified therapy dog sent in by Beverly Oakes. Beverly says […]
Supporting Our Veterans
September 1, 2020
In honor of National Service Dog Awareness Month, Purina Dog Chow is launching its third annual “Service Dog Salute” campaign. A service dog can be life-changing in helping veterans with PTSD and other post-combat challenges. Unfortunately, due to the cost and time it takes to train a service dog, less than 1% of veterans in […]
Four-Legged Heroes
August 31, 2020
What front-line heroes have four legs and a tail? Gracie the Goat, Porky the Pig and Dopey the Cat are a few. From farm animals to family pets, local organizations like Hospice of Chattanooga, Alleo Health System, McKamey Animal Center and Erlanger Health System work with volunteers to provide pet therapy in our community. These […]
Therapy Dogs
August 31, 2020
It’s well-known that having a pet or support animal can provide significant psychological benefits to people suffering from stress, anxiety or loneliness. A new study at the Mayo Clinic suggests that pet therapy can also help people with fibromyalgia. To gain a better understanding of the physiological and emotional benefits of pet therapy, researchers monitored […]
Shelby The Therapy Dog
August 31, 2020
Animals have a profound effect on people. A friendly face and a wagging tail can brighten up even the worst day. EMT’s and Paramedics routinely respond to life and death situations. Dealing with all that stress can be a challenge. Diane Sampson is the Operations Supervisor for AMR in Jackson. She says, “We work 12 […]
Shelter Dog Becomes ESA
August 31, 2020
After being left tied to a post in the Hawkins County Humane Society parking lot overnight last week through a torrential downpour, a Labrador mix that was later named Oakley should be the one in need of emotional support. Oakley literally ran his paws bloody during the 12-hour ordeal. Instead, it’s Oakley who will be […]
Therapy Dog Award
August 31, 2020
As voting continues for the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog of the Year, a crew from the Hallmark Channel came to Jefferson City last week to record Olive’s acceptance as the therapy dog winner. Olive, a poodle mix who gained notoriety as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, seemed nonplussed as she sat in a […]
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