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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 […]
Buddy The Service Dog
August 4, 2020
It’s been a while since we last checked in with Buddy and his training to become a service dog for a veteran suffering from PTSD. Because of the pandemic, he’s a little behind schedule, but Shelter to Soldier is still optimistic that a match with a veteran is coming soon. “We’re having to pick large […]
Southeastern Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
The Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Southeastern Guide Dogs in direct support of its programs to supply service dogs for returning veterans. Over the years, the foundation has now contributed more than $21,000 to this work that helps veterans wounded in body and spirit train with a service dog, allowing […]
American Dog
August 4, 2020
Early Times, an All-American Whisky since 1860, searched the country to find “All-American Dogs” and has selected a Simpsonville, Kentucky dog as one of the 10 winners in a national contest. Thor, a two-year-old husky, was chosen from tens-of-thousands of entries as part of the Early Times All-American Dogs social media campaign. Thor participated in […]
Training Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
Before the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus in Palmetto was full of volunteers, trainers, and playful puppies. But when the Pandemic struck that all changed. “Before the Coronavirus, we took a hands-on approach through the training of most of our dogs. Right now, because of the pandemic, we have to use technology. For […]
Animal Therapy
August 4, 2020
The nonprofit, which recently relocated from Richmond, Va., hosted its first group session Feb. 19 but canceled the second, which was scheduled March 18, due to the pandemic. These monthly sessions would have been facilitated by coordinators with the group with help from dogs provided by Therapy Dogs Boulder County at Longmont United Hospital. The […]
Nora The Therapy Dog
August 4, 2020
There is a new staff member at the Marion Municipal Court and her name is Nora. Her job focuses on helping people, both staff members and the public, feel less stress. With her happy face and engaging personality she is the perfect candidate for the job. Did we mention Nora is a dog? She is […]
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