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Four-Legged Help
July 27, 2020
At his age, Alex Carpenter’s life could be in danger and he and other people around him may have no idea. At 2 years old, he was diagnosed with diabetes, and now at age 3, he still doesn’t understand the symptoms or warning signs that his blood sugar is running too low, nor does he […]
K-9 Thor Wears Mask
July 27, 2020
Police K-9s are mostly known for sniffing out narcotics and tracking down suspects or missing persons, but Bluefield’s K-9s are making time for public health promotions and birthday party appearances. Bluefield Police Department K-9 Thor recently did his part against the COVID-19 pandemic by doing what many humans don’t like to do: Put on a […]
Cooper Retires
July 27, 2020
Marion’s most beloved police officer will retire at the year’s end. While he’s known for his affection for children and love of a good game, this officer also produced results as a crime fighter. He is credited with about 120 arrests in his four years of service to the MPD, as well as helping remove […]
Guide Dog Graduates
July 27, 2020
Fromm Family Food is helping guide dog and service dog graduates from Southeastern Guide Dogs receive premium dog food free of charge through Southern Guide Dogs’ Alumni Support program. In addition Elanco, veterinary practices and individual donors are providing monthly preventatives, vaccinations and yearly wellness visits to graduates free of charge. The contributions are saving […]
Pet Service Market
July 27, 2020
South Korea is a booming market for pet care products, which has resulted in a subsequent rise in startups offering innovative products for pets. As per a report by Euromonitor, in 2019 estimate of just the pet food sales was around $870 million. With more and more Koreans looking for pooch companions, the sales are likely […]
Assistance Dogs Train
July 27, 2020
A slight paw to the leg could be the lifesaving alert people living with type 1 diabetes need. It’s in the realm of possibility, now that SA charity Australian Lions Hearing Dogs is training canines to sniff out and alert to low blood sugar levels, or hypoglycaemia. As one of the hundreds of thousands of […]
Halle Berry Trains With Dogs
July 27, 2020
Some of you might have noticed over the years, that I do so love them sharp-nosed, pointy-eared dogs. German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, doesn’t matter. They are all outstanding. One thing I like about the John Wick movies is that Keanu Reeves trains himself and the cast relentlessly. If there’s a shootout in […]
Service Dog Tasks
July 27, 2020
The most important task for service dogs of veterans with PTSD is interrupting episodes of anxiety. A study by researchers at Purdue University found that of all the tasks service dogs perform for their veteran owners with PTSD, disrupting anxiety was the most helpful. “We found that veterans with PTSD service dogs rated all of […]
Pet Care
July 27, 2020
The statewide impact of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order issued on March 23 is undeniable. Though some were able to revel in the fact that working from home meant more time with furry friends, owners of animal-based businesses were hard at work trying to adapt. Karen Stalnaker, owner of Karen’s K-9 Klips at 3499 […]
Perfect Pawtners
July 27, 2020
You make your way around the drive-through at the Auburn Way S McDonald’s. You order, pay, and get your warm bag of food. Little do you know, there was an adorable, alert Labrador Retriever also working the drive-through you just got your tasty McNuggets and fries. Meet Joell Nylund and Andy: McDonald’s employees who happen […]
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