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Jenny And Her Companion Koda
August 31, 2020
JENNY Angliss-Goodall is developing a special relationship. It is one of co-dependency and is not her first. The last one lasted 12 years and, when it ended, she felt as though she had “lost my right arm”. Heartbroken, but realistic enough to know that nothing lasts forever, Angliss-Goodall set about finding a new partner. The […]
New Four Legged Recruit
August 31, 2020
The Iowa National Guard has recruited a new member for their team… one with four legs and lots of love to share. His name is Lincoln, and he’s a 13-week-old English Cream Golden Retriever puppy. Lincoln, one small dog, with a big job ahead… providing help, hope, and healing at the 185th Air Refueling Wing. […]
Gracie The Therapy Dog
August 31, 2020
Gracie walks the halls of Lewis Cass as if she owns them. Head held high, she makes her way from one student to another, often cutting a path to a teacher before making her way back to the open hallway. This is her first year at the school. Even though she can be bashful, for […]
Animal Hero Awards
August 31, 2020
From giving us a reason to go out, to providing cuddles that eased the pain of isolation, pets were a lifesaver for millions of us during months of lockdown. And to celebrate their incredible impact Helen Glover and Steve Backshall are back to lead our hunt for nominees for this year’s Mirror Animal Hero Awards. […]
Doggie Bath Business
August 31, 2020
Ireland’s first self-service dog wash salon has opened in Derry, so owners can wash their mucky pooches without ruining their bathrooms. Bark ‘n’ Baths in the Springtown Industrial Estate has four dog washing stations equipped with a professional shower and dryer and specially formulated sham- poos and conditioners. Co-owner Garaidh Tomas Griffiths said the idea […]
Hero Dog Kuno
August 31, 2020
During a raid, the Belgian Malinois named Kuno tackled a gunman and was hit by bullets in both back legs. After losing one of his paws as a result, he became the first UK military dog to get custom-made prosthetics. The four-year-old will receive the Dickin Medal from vet charity the PDSA. Now retired and […]
Training Guide Dogs
August 31, 2020
The Guide Dogs Association is the first NGO in Turkey that helps the visually impaired by providing them trained dogs, who in turn help them navigate their way. These special pets are free of charge for applicants with more than 90 percent visual loss. Established in 2014, with the leadership of Maggie Moore, the wife […]
Companion Dogs For Veterans
August 31, 2020
FOR THE past 15,000 years, dogs have been considered man’s best friend. Like us humans, dogs are social animals that seek affection and attention. Dogs have long been our companions, co-workers, guards, protectors and helpers. The use of service dogs in our society is not a new concept to us; we are all familiar with […]
Chappie Gets New Friends
August 31, 2020
Our service-dog-in-training “Chappie” is back in our studio for the first time since March. He’s been training strictly at home except for a routine vet checkup. Right before the COVID-19 shut down orders were issued, Chappie and I were invited to meet students at a Mothers-Day-Out Program and shot this story. That’s why you will […]
Future Service Dogs
August 31, 2020
Yonder, 11 weeks old and 15 pounds, had two choices. In a white-walled room at Duke University, the wiggly Labrador mix faced a neon green squeaky squid toy and an upturned bowl topped with a piece of kibble. “OK!” a researcher said perkily, and the puppy didn’t hesitate — she scurried straight toward the treat. […]
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