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Honoring Canine Ambassador

August 31, 2020

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara announces the passing of Sandy, one of its beloved therapy dogs and the matriarch of the organization. She was 14-1/2 years old. “During her long and wonderful life, Sandy brought joy and smiles to thousands of children, young adults, and the elderly in our community and we will be forever […]

Therapy Dog Begley

August 31, 2020

St Mary’s Special School in Rochestown is one of many reopening its doors today for the first time in months. Since the school’s closure to 64 students and 25 staff, students have enjoyed daily check-ins with their therapy dog Begley who has been helping both children and staff for over a year. Now, the school […]

Max The Miracle Dog

August 31, 2020

Tewitt Tarn is an idyllic pond high in the hills above Keswick in Cumbria. To the north are the imposing green and grey cliffs of Blencathra, to the south, glazed in the haze of hot summer days, the steep slopes of Helvellyn. The shimmering water is serene, the surface faintly ruffled by the soft breeze […]

Reuniting With Therapy Dogs

August 31, 2020

A paw of support – on Friday therapy dog Diamond Lil got to visit her friends at the ChristyCare Senior Day Living Center in Huntsville. Christy Todd, the founder of ChristyCare said the visit looked a bit different for safety reasons, but it was still a happy one. “It is unfortunate that they can’t touch […]

Benefits From Your Pet

August 31, 2020

In honor of National Dog Day, celebrated on August 26th, 2020 I wanted to discuss the positive mental health benefits I have experienced from sharing my life with animals. I had a dog named Buffy as a companion when I was a child, she suffered a horrible death on my 12th birthday and because my […]

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 […]