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More Then A Service Dog
July 3, 2020
Take one look at the fox-red Labrador retriever sprawled across the living room rug, and you might easily mistake him for an easygoing family pet. But Tom Garrett of Janesville knows the 92-pound dog, named Clifford, is so much more. Just look at what happens when Garrett brings out the harness. The hulking Lab jumps […]
Pet Population
July 3, 2020
Animal welfare groups say the pandemic is exacerbating the overpopulation crisis for cats and dogs. According to Lisa Lange, senior vice president of communications with “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,” more than six million cats and dogs enter shelters in the U.S. each year. And with COVID-19 safety protocols in place, she explains […]
Firefighters Are Coping With Stress
July 3, 2020
The newest members of the Hanford Fire Department aren’t fighting fires – instead, they’re helping firefighters fight off the stress of the job. “The one in the red harness, this one’s Tiller. The other one’s Asher,” said Connor Kurtz as he pointed at two English Cream Retriever puppies laying in the fire station. He and […]
K9 For Warriors
July 3, 2020
All-Elite Wrestling performers got a show of their own with visits from K9 for Warriors service dogs. Several professional wrestlers earned some new fans this week of the four-legged variety before taking action in the ring at Daily’s Place. Ponte Vedra Beach-based K9 For Warriors brought a team of seven service dogs-in-training to visit with […]
Breeds For Your Zodiac
July 3, 2020
Every dog breed has it’s own personality Finding a good pup can sometimes be a challenge. Using zodiac signs, lets find the best breed for every sign. When it comes time to get a furry companion or four-legged son or daughter, there are a lot of things to consider. How much energy a dog has, […]
Pet Therapy
July 3, 2020
Southern California nonprofit Pet Prescription got creative with its pet therapy sessions at nursing homes, hospitals, jails. Many elderly folks are isolated from their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic and it can get pretty lonely. A nonprofit based in Southern California with the goal of putting a smile on their faces, gathered its four-legged […]
Paws Program
July 3, 2020
Paws for Purple Hearts is the first program of its kind to offer therapeutic intervention for veterans and active-duty military. It’s about establishing trust and connection with warriors facing challenges and who better to do that than specially trained service dogs helping on the road to recovery. Just as playful as they want to be, […]
ESA’s Vs Person
July 2, 2020
The Iowa State Supreme Court looked at a conflict between two people, both requesting “reasonable accommodation”, in a recent ruling. Origins of the conflict Karen Cohen has a severe allergy to pet dander. Because of this, she sought an apartment in a building with a strict no-pets policy. The building that she chose does not […]
Dogs Bringing Relief
July 2, 2020
Patients at Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent Hospital were greeted with wagging tails as the pet therapy parade made its way to the local hospital on Thursday. Dogs and their owners made a visit to give patients and front-line workers a break. Typically, Therapy Dogs United partners with hospitals to bring dogs into the hospital […]
Animal Therapy
July 2, 2020
Animals help relieve stress and heal injuries to mental health caused by a discriminatory society. Prejudice takes a toll on the LGBTQ community and our mental health, but dogs, provided one is not allergic to them, can be stress relieving. While the phrase, “animal therapy,” may conjure images of reclining on a couch while talking […]
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