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Dolly Pawton
June 26, 2020
This service dog isn’t just working a “9 to 5!” Dolly Pawton helps her owner, Amy Sherwood, who has medical issues that include mobility, heart and blood pressure complications, as well as emotional complications brought on from years of domestic abuse. Sherwood taught Dolly how to recognize when she needs assistance or care, and nominated […]
Dog Rules For Military
June 26, 2020
Regional and service-specific policies banning aggressive dog breeds on military bases have been a source of consternation and controversy for years. But a new provision in the Senate version of the next defense policy bill aims to clear up the confusion. An amendment in the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act passed by the Senate […]
Pet Effect
June 26, 2020
The “Pet Effect” is the idea that getting a pet will make you healthier and happier. This idea is highly promoted by the marketing departments of industry giants like Zoetis, the world’s largest veterinary products corporation. Psychotherapist Dana Dorfman is a believer. In a recent Psychology Today post, she extolled the benefits of pet ownership. […]
Activities For You And Your Pet
June 26, 2020
It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their pet for emotional support, which is particularly important during times of uncertainty. You […]
Canine Companions
June 26, 2020
A group of four-legged companions, trained to make a Positively Jax difference, perform physical tasks for people with a wide range of disabilities. The pups are trained by handlers at Canine Companions for Independence. Some of the dogs go to children to help them navigate daily life. Others go to wounded veterans or veterans with […]
Police Dog
June 26, 2020
When not busy catching baddies, police dog Buzz recently found time to stand to attention and bark his thanks outside Coventry’s hospital during the Clap for Carers, reducing some of the nurses present to tears. That noble vision sums up the dedication, heroism and compassion of the Warwickshire police dog section. Newly liberated from its […]
PenFed’s Service Dog
June 26, 2020
There’s a new puppy with a purpose at PenFed Credit Union. In partnership with America’s VetDogs, Ace, a yellow Labrador Retriever, will be raised to assist a military veteran or first responder with a disability. Andrea McCarren, vice president and chief content officer for PenFed Digital will raise Ace alongside Maverick, a service dog she […]
Canine Retiring
June 26, 2020
A long-serving and furry member of the Ministry of Environment has retired from Conservation Officer duties. Jaks, a Conservation Officer Service Dog, will be hanging up his collar after an eight-year career. His handler, Conservation Officer Cpl. Jamie Chartrand, said the 10-year-old Belgium Malinois helped officers with hundreds of investigations. Jaks’ knack for locating evidence […]
Program For Puppies
June 26, 2020
“Good People” profiles everyday individuals who are bettering the lives of those in need and improving their communities. This organization is changing how prison inmates are serving time. “Puppies Behind Bars” allows incarcerated men and women to train service dogs for the purpose of giving them to veterans and other heroes who need help. Gloria […]
Service Dog
June 26, 2020
An Indiana woman’s boyfriend constructed what he calls a ‘wheelchair sidecar’ for her and her service dog. A viewer submitted a photo to WVLT News of Melissa Morris and her service dog Luna. In the photo, the two are seen sitting in the specially designed wheelchair constructed by Morris’ boyfriend. The wheelchair has an extension […]
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