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Virtual Therapy Dog Sessions
July 31, 2020
The “Cheer Up Pup Club,” it is a new way that people are reaching out to have a virtual dog therapy session. “We just sit here, we talk and we visit more often. They want to know where we take them and what we do with them, and what it was like to take them […]
Dog Program
July 31, 2020
To help cover unexpected costs, Hanford Fire Department firefighter Matt Martinez has started selling challenge coins as a fundraiser for the department’s new dog program. This summer, HFD partnered with Visalia-based California Service Dog Academy, to train puppies to help firefighters in the department deal with stress and their mental health. The academy donated two […]
Mental Wellness
July 31, 2020
There seems to be barely a soul anywhere－man, woman, boy or girl－who does not have a soft spot for cats or dogs. Start going through your list of contacts on the social media app WeChat and it’s almost guaranteed that within seconds you’ll be regaled with photos of one pet or another. Even many of […]
Rescue Dog Elton
July 31, 2020
Elton is an 8-and-a-half-month-old Newfoundland pup weighing in at 100 pounds. He loves his daily trips to the water with mom and dad. But what he does in the water is what makes him stand out. “We’re practicing water rescue,” said Ralph Holzhauer, Elton’s “dad.” Elton will be the fourth certified water rescue dog that […]
Assistance Dogs
July 31, 2020
CHAMP Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit that places skilled service dogs with individuals with disabilities and much more, is showings it’s paw-ssible to make a difference even amid a pandemic. “We have a team of therapy dogs that usually visit anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 people a year,” says Pam Budke, the organization’s executive director. “Of […]
Chewie The Therapy Dog
July 31, 2020
Chewie the therapy dog is not quite Clifford the Big Red Dog, but at 85 pounds, he’s a pretty big guy. He’s also a pretty big help at Park Hill Elementary. Chewie, a Goldendoodle, is a certified therapy dog who spends much of his time at Park Hill helping special needs students. It’s his calling, […]
Therapy Dog Oakley
July 31, 2020
The Secaucus Police Department announced Friday it has launched a first-of-its-kind therapy dog program, where a therapy dog — not a certified police K9 — will be used to enhance community relations. Meet Oakley, a golden retriever. Don’t expect Oakley to sniff out drugs, locate a bomb or take down a suspect. But he will […]
Dog’s Birthday Celebration
July 31, 2020
As they pawed through the halls of Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Thursday in colorful bandannas and jamming to peppy music, compassionate canine companions Nugget and Casey celebrated their birthdays doing what they do best: bringing smiles to the facility’s young patients. Nugget will be five Aug. 19 and Casey turned three July 15. The […]
Dogs Detect COVID-19
July 31, 2020
The Army is exploring whether dogs can detect signs of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) thanks to a new research agreement with the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers from the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Chemical Biological Center have entered into a cooperative research and development agreement with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn […]
Shelter Dogs And Military Veterans
July 31, 2020
“Train a Dog Save a Warrior” (TADSAW) is a program to help military veterans dealing with mental and physical issues after missions. The non-profit matches veterans with shelter dogs who can then be trained as service dogs. “22 soldiers or veterans commit suicide daily,” said Jerry Eastman, a dog trainer for TADSAW. Jerry Eastman served […]
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