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Therapy Pet Visits
August 26, 2020
Belly rubs, head scratches and smiles were in abundance during a recent shift change at UT Health Tyler, as caregivers coming on or off duty stopped to interact with Therapet dogs, who lined the hallway of the hospital’s skywalk. “Nowadays it’s really stressful, so it’s great to see dogs,” said Ashley Meador, occupational therapy assistant, […]
Police K9 Unit
August 11, 2020
The Moody Police Department has added a member to its ranks. Suzi is the new K9 for the department’s Narcotics Unit. She was donated by iK9 and the 1st Foundation in memory of the late Lt. Stephen Williams. The news was announced last month on the department’s Facebook page. Williams was a 23-year veteran and […]
Paws In The Park
August 11, 2020
Tails are wagging for the 18th annual “Paws in the Park” fundraising event, which the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold Sept. 26. The walk was set to take place at an East Providence park but has now morphed into a virtual extravaganza, as restrictions on crowd sizes remain […]
Life-Changing Business
August 11, 2020
People find hidden gems in life both figuratively and literally. Good ideas can spring up out of nowhere and sometimes you’re forced to take it and run. Bubba and Wendy Griffin found a gem of idea 14 years ago when their special needs child, Brody, needed a service dog. To raise money for the dog, […]
Golden Age Of Heroes
August 11, 2020
With a three-legged hop and a skip, 6-year-old Ari, aka Hero No. 1651, knows how to work a crowd. Giving his amputated limb the cold-shoulder, the Golden Retriever with the soft, friendly eyes can’t wait to cheer up anyone who needs a dose of happy. His specialty? Hospice patients, nonverbal people, children using wheelchairs, and those […]
Assistance Dogs
August 11, 2020
A Canberra woman is taking two Blue Mountains accommodation providers to the Australian Human Rights Commission for breaching the Disability Discrimination Act. Melanie Maclean said she has lodged a complaint with the commission after Leura House and 3 Sisters Motel declined to take her booking because of her son’s assistance dog. Both providers said they […]
Ruby And Reno
August 11, 2020
A Nine Mile Creek man’s two best friends have literally become a hit travelling road show on P.E.I. Mike Doucette, 64, a retired construction worker, loves to drive everywhere on his Spyder motorcycle but he never leaves home without Ruby, his eight-year-old golden retriever, and Reno, his four-year-old golden doodle. But, what really stands out […]
Service Dog Missing
August 11, 2020
A service dog is missing after a vehicle was stolen with the dog inside, according to Arlington police. Charlotte, a 10-year-old female pit bull, is a service dog with 22 kill, a nonprofit organization providing mental wellness programs for veterans, first responders, and their families. NBC 5 has filed several stories on the organization. Her […]
Dog Control Service
August 11, 2020
Throughout lockdown the service has continued to operate, with wardens collecting dogs, keeping them safe and reuniting pets with their owners. The Stray Dog Kennel at Greenacres, Talbenny, has also remained open to receive and care for stray dogs if the wardens have been unable to find their owners. However, as with many council services, […]
Therapy Dogs Providing Comfort
August 11, 2020
hether it’s the recent highs in the mid-90s or Sirius (the Dog Star) rising before the sun gets up, these are the dog days of summer. Our dog Midnight, for one, whiles away his days lounging first in the sun and then in air conditioning, stretched out, tongue lolling and half-asleep. Not all dogs get […]
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