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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 […]
Training Service Dogs
August 10, 2020
For three local veterans, service didn’t stop after life in the military. “We train service dogs for people that have disabilities, whether that be medical, like physical, or it be mental,” said Taylor Carnell, an owner and co-founder of King and Queen Diamond K9, “Our main focus is on mental health.” Taylor, along with his […]
Service Dog Helps Students
August 10, 2020
A fresh and fluffy face will greet students at Stephens Elementary School this year and provide an added layer of comfort to improve the children’s daily lives. LeeLee the facility service dog is trained to sense anxiety, concern and behavior changes to ease the minds of students and teachers. “She can help with social and […]
Canine Companions
August 10, 2020
A Georgetown man was given the gift of a lifetime: making everyday tasks much less easier to accomplish. Andres Jimenez is one of 89 people with disabilities across the country that was given a therapy dog during the pandemic by the nonprofit Canine Companions. Based out of California, the nonprofit has six offices, including […]
Dog Breeding
August 10, 2020
French bulldogs are a very popular family pet but some of their owners believe their puppies were sold to them under false pretenses. After a Global News investigation looking into a Cote-Saint-Luc dog breeder known as We Love Frenchies, we received numerous complaints from other people with similar allegations. Melanie Guerard loves her French bulldog […]
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