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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 […]
K9 Officer Loki
July 2, 2020
The borough’s top canine cop has received a grant. The money comes from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. a nationwide charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The organization presents their […]
How Therapy Dogs Can Help
July 2, 2020
Dogs are wonderful creatures, and they have always been man’s best friend, but nowadays they can be used as therapy animals to aid a variety of people with emotional or behavioral issues, including mental illnesses, anxiety, and even panic attacks. Therapy dogs can help those in need of support and companionship when other techniques fail […]
Therapy Dogs With Kids
July 2, 2020
Tallahassee kids are improving their reading schools virtually through T- READ Program. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare’s Animal Therapy Teams are working virtually with young readers this summer through their Reading Education Assistance Dog program. The READ program helps kids practice and improve their reading skills by reading out loud to therapy dogs. It helps boost their […]
Robotic Pets At Care Home
July 2, 2020
Hythe View nursing home in Hythe, Kent has had to restrict all non-essential visitors, including the dogs. Staff at the care home noticed many of the residents were missing their interaction with their furry friends. Bonzo the dog and Simba the cat respond to interaction and help the residents who engage with them, the home […]
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