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Amos The Therapy Dog
August 6, 2020
With COVID-19 still affecting the world, Sailors have been more restricted in an effort to maintain control of the virus and keep Sailors safe. With new accession students attached to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, that has meant less socializing, with restrictions to fitness, spiritual services and liberty onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola […]
Dog Of The Year
August 6, 2020
The two Maine service dogs have won their categories in the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards and will appear on the Hallmark Channel this fall, competing for the grand title of “American Hero Dog.” Aura, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever/golden retriever mix from Brunswick, serves as a hearing dog for Gretchen Evans, an Army veteran […]
Dog Ranch Rescue
August 6, 2020
The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved site plan amendments Tuesday, Aug. 4 for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, adding a break room for staff and reducing overall kennel size without increasing the overall square footage of the buildings at the facility. The 65,805-square-foot animal rescue shelter is located at the southeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and […]
Boomer The Mascot
August 6, 2020
The York Revolution’s retired mascot, Boomer, died Wednesday after serving as the baseball team’s ambassador for 10 seasons. “You can’t put into words what Boomer meant to all us at the Revolution, and the fans he made smile each time he visited,” said general manager John Gibson in a news release. “He was one of a kind, […]
Orlando’s Working Dogs
August 6, 2020
Work Like a Dog Day (Aug. 5) is a holiday honoring people who put in that extra bit of hard work to make sure the job is done right. But it also recognizes the strong work ethic of canines, especially service and other working dogs. Around Central Florida, canines work in hospitals as therapy dogs, […]
Service Dog Puppies
August 6, 2020
Service dogs. They do everything from helping veterans suffering from PTSD to the disabled live everyday life. Although their companionship is priceless, the cost of training can run up to $50,000. Now, two women are changing how they’re trained. Instead of individual homes, these dogs are raised in hospitals. It’s a long grueling journey before […]
All-American Dog Contest
August 6, 2020
A local therapy dog, Annie Rose, was chosen as a winner of the national All-American Dog competition. The contest was held by Early Times, an All-American Whiskey. A three-year-old English Goldendoodle, Annie Rose is a certified therapy dog and works with people who have terminal illnesses. She was one of ten winners chosen from tens-of-thousands […]
Therapy Pup
August 6, 2020
A Cincinnati therapy dog is being recognized for her unique talents, recognized in a national campaign that puts her on billboards and in calendars. Annie Rose, a 3-year-old English Goldendoodle, was chosen from tens-of-thousands of entries as part of the Early Times All-American Dogs social media campaign. She’s a bit of a viral sensation around […]
“Only Daddy’s Dog” Book
August 6, 2020
A local author was recently recognized for two children’s books she wrote on veterans’ families and their service dogs. “There are lots of children’s’ books out there and I guess I never really thought of myself as a children’s book writer,” said Rev. Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Harrington, who is also a pastor at Whately Congregational Church. “’Only […]
School Therapy Dog
August 4, 2020
At 15 weeks old, Frankie is the youngest staff member at Kalkie State School. But there are a couple of differences between Frankie and other staff members who attend the school. Frankie has four legs, a wagging tail and is the school’s newest therapy dog. The little miniature Dachshund joins the school’s other therapy […]
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