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Service Dog’s Life
August 26, 2020
When the phrase service dogs comes to mind, many people immediately think of a dog that is serving someone with a visible disability. Most people think of military veterans, individuals who suffer mental disabilities, or individuals who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The fact is, there are many people who have service dogs who do […]
National Dog Day
August 26, 2020
Today on National Dog Day, observed worldwide each Aug. 26, breeds, pure and mixed, and all that they do for us is being celebrated. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Some dogs put their lives on the line every day — […]
Dog Daycare
August 26, 2020
Like most pet parents, Scott Jones considers his three dogs, a 2-year-old Yorkie and two older Malteses, to be his children. So much so that his wife, Elisa, would often tell the trio to “go with daddy” when they left the house for dog daycare. The couple, who now own Dogtopia of Stamford, have had […]
Hook Elementary Therapy Dog
August 26, 2020
tudents at Hook Elementary will now have a little furry friend to help them with stress and anxiety – thanks to Jack, and Anything’s Paws-ible. Anything’s Paws-ible is a new therapy dog program supporting emotional well-being and cognitive development to local students. Kristin Cashon began forming the non-profit organization over a year ago. “I have […]
Service Dog Vanishes
August 26, 2020
A Wisconsin mother fears she may have been cheated out of $20,000 in donations raised to buy a golden retriever service dog for her son, who has autism. The contributions had come from all sides of their community: family members, their church and even the Green Bay Packers, who gave a signed football to the Olsons, according […]
Police Department Pawfficer
August 26, 2020
After not being in the office for a couple of months, Sage didn’t want to put her halter on and go back to work. Some can relate. But she also missed her 20,000 friends. Sage’s freshman year ended prematurely, as the University moved to online classes in March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The 3-year-old […]
Dog Training Program
August 26, 2020
Derek Swenningsen isn’t the typical for trainer for puppies who go to become service animals but right now, volunteers like him are all Tender Loving Canines had. “We’re making arrangements and trying to recruit new volunteers to take those puppies until volunteer programs inside prisons can pick back up again,” said Victoria Cavaliere with TLC. […]
Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
August 26, 2020
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has officially welcomed its first, full-time trained facility dog, who will help ease anxiety and reduce stress for young patients and their families. SSD Dilly (or Dilly for short), a two-year-old yellow Labrador funded by the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation and Hope in the Air Foundation, was raised and […]
Man Saved By Prayers And His Dogs
August 26, 2020
A Scottsdale man who survived a long, hard battle with COVID-19 said he was saved by his family’s prayers and his dogs. Dennis Lauchner, 67, had never had any health issues before. He said that’s why he didn’t take COVID-19 seriously. Until it almost cost him his life. He never thought his family vacation near […]
K-9 Havoc
August 26, 2020
Brimfield Police lost a member of the force last Saturday. K-9 Havoc was 12 years old when he died. Knarr said Havoc’s hips gave out and he had some other complications, so he had to be put down. Havoc began working as a K-9 for the Brimfield Police Department in 2009 and served for about […]