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Robotic Pets

July 6, 2020

When Hythe View nursing home had to close its doors to all but essential visitors in March, the Pets as Therapy dogs could not make their regular visits. Activities coordinator, Heather Heath noticed that many of the residents were missing the interaction with their furry friends, and the comfort and companionship the animals provide. After […]

Barrington Police Therapy Dog

July 6, 2020

The Police Department will become the first in Berkshire County to add a therapy dog to its force. The dog, which will also be used for community policing, is an English Labrador retriever which is being donated by Boonefield Labradors from New Hampshire. Officer Kristopher Balestro has been selected to be the handler and the […]

Lonely Therapy Dogs

July 6, 2020

On Friday, March 13, my dog Jonah and I were visiting a local elementary school shortly after classes had started. Jonah is a registered therapy dog and, until then, regularly visited several area classrooms each month as a reading dog. Ordinarily both staff and students welcome us with smiles and enthusiasm. But on that day […]

School Therapy Dog

July 6, 2020

She had missed the smells and sounds of the Carmarthenshire primary and the companionship of pupils. Rosie – a cocker and springer spaniel mix – is one of two dogs at the school, which has been open as a hub to children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown. Her West Highland terrier comrade, Millie, […]

Four-Legged Friends

July 6, 2020

One of my favourite movies is A Dog’s Purpose based on W Bruce Cameron’s book about a dog that is reborn over and over again. The book touches upon the following questions: What is the meaning of life and are we here for a reason? In each reincarnation, the dog has a new purpose, with […]

Service Dogs Helping Veterans

July 3, 2020

A nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost in Pittsburgh is making a real difference. Their actions and local support are making us proud to be from Pittsburgh. At a Grove City park, five military veterans gathered after being paired with their newest support animals. “It’s just remarkable, I cannot […]

Police K9 Unit

July 3, 2020

From vomiting to diarrhoea, the canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads between dogs… and if untreated, it can prove deadly. In Gauteng, police service dogs are bred and trained at a specialised K9 facility that’s been overwhelmed by an outbreak of CPV and this year, over 30 state-owned puppies have […]

Harvey Therapy Dog

July 3, 2020

At 10 weeks of age, puppy Harvey is the youngest team member at Integrated Disability Support Service in Bundaberg. But there are a couple of differences between Harvey and others who work there. Harvey has four legs, a wagging tail and is the organisation’s therapy dog. Director at Integrated Disability Support Service in Bundaberg, […]

Fundraising For NEADS

July 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp in fundraising for a nationally known nonprofit agency. As a result, Bay State Savings Bank has announced a fundraising drive to support NEADS, which trains service dogs to help people who are deaf or have a physical disability. The campus is at 305 Redemption Rock Trail. The fundraiser […]

Therapy Dogs

July 3, 2020

A jovial girl leads a caramel labradoodle around the park, they run up the hill carefree like any other child and their pet. But there is one small clue that this relationship is different, Mack the dog, wears a blue coat indicating he is a therapy dog. Tara Highnam is calm and focused as she […]