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Therapy Dog Makes A Visit
July 22, 2020
Chaplain Ron Leonard and his therapy dog, Molly, are making a difference in the lives of police officers and first responders in crisis through the Canines for Christ organization. Recently, they visited Brentwood police officers to offer emotional support as they grieve the loss of officer Destin Legieza, who was killed by a drunk driver […]
Canine Training Program
July 22, 2020
It took two years but Kate Peters has found her perfect match. Peters, the 2012 Ohio Teacher of the Year, met her facility therapy dog Ember, a two-year-old black Labrador Retriever at Telling Tails in Fryeburg, Maine, on July 13 and the human-animal bond was instantaneous. Ember must have known Peters was going to be […]
Service Dog Heals
July 22, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. earlier this year, Sydnee Geril stopped bringing her service dog, Tulsa, to her chemotherapy treatments. The 25-year-old made the decision out of an abundance of caution; while the chance of spreading COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, through pet fur is unlikely, the American […]
Brutus The Therapy Dog
July 20, 2020
A loyal friend to everyone he meets, the labradoodle Brutus doesn’t act like his namesake. Five-year-old Brutus is a certified therapy dog. He went through the eight-week “Canine Good Citizen” training class, hosted by National Capital Therapy Dogs, to earn his certification. For the past two years, Brutus has offered warm, fuzzy comfort at Bayhealth […]
Stolen Pups Reunite
July 13, 2020
The puppies were recovered in Belfast Harbour on their way to a ferry as part of a multiagency cross-border operation involving An Garda Síochána in Galway, Monaghan, Clones and Bailieboro, Belfast Harbour Police, Belfast City Council Animal Welfare Service, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), and the Irish Society for […]
Pet Therapy Teams
July 13, 2020
This weekend there were barks and cheers as Gulfport welcomed six new pet therapy teams. Saturday, the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi honored its 2020 class of pet graduates. Six canines and their handlers received diplomas and a chew toy for successful completion of their course instruction and their evaluation. The ceremony was held […]
Playing With Dogs
July 13, 2020
Pets are stress relievers and that’s no news. But there’s more to pets and how they can help humans. A new study focuses more on how pets are important for toddlers as well. Research finds that children that have dogs around are 23% less likely to have difficulties dealing with their social and emotional interactions […]
Service Dogs Heal
July 13, 2020
Chronic conditions and disabilities can be challenging. People who have a mental/physical disability or a chronic condition that results in functional impairment or limitations to their daily activities and social participation may need assistance with a variety of daily tasks. One way such assistance might be provided is through the use of service dogs. Service […]
Charger’s New Service Dog
July 13, 2020
The Chargers aren’t scheduled to start training camp until later this month, but the newest member of the team was an early report to Costa Mesa last week. In partnership with Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the Chargers have teamed up with Canine Companions for Independence to follow a puppy on its journey to […]
Heroic Police Dogs
July 13, 2020
From finding missing people and criminals to sniffing out drugs, cash, firearms and explosives, the canines play a valuable role for the force. Police dog handler PC Carrie-Ann McNab started a fundraiser to ensure the Scottish police dogs of the past, present and future receive a well-deserved tribute. Not only would the memorial provide a place […]
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