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People With Disabilities
June 22, 2020
An online webinar on upholding the rights of people with disabilities during COVID-19 sparked discussion about the unique impact of the pandemic on the community. On June 16, over 100 attendees participated via Zoom. The two-hour discussion was held by Jewelles Smith, the Kwantlen Student Association’s policy and political affairs coordinator. “As a woman with […]
Local Therapy Pups
June 22, 2020
You may have seen them on our Facebook page in the comments section – if you haven’t you’re definitely missing out. Heather McShane, long-time area resident has a family of three highly trained little doggo tricksters: Shadow, Bella and Rex. Not only do they do tricks, but they’re therapy dogs too. McShane, a first grade […]
Rescue Dog And First Responders
June 22, 2020
Ron Leonard, a first responder chaplain in the Middle, Tenn., area of Nashville, dropped the U-B a line the other day to raise awareness for a service that’s available in many parts of the country, but as of yet not in the Northwest, according to their website. Ron describes it as a ministry of reconciliation […]
Veterinary Clinic
June 22, 2020
If you have pets on Okinawa or if you are a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Air Force, you are likely very familiar with the U.S. Army Vet clinic here. The Army is the only branch of the military which provides veterinary services. “We actually provide medical care for military […]
Service Dogs Dealing With Covid
June 22, 2020
The pandemic has interrupted training for dogs for people who have visual or hearing impairments, disabilities, epilepsy, autism, or diabetes. Here’s what that means for the dogs — and for the people who rely on them. When the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides team called Andréa McLean in mid-March to ask her whether she’d […]
Therapy Dogs Become Companions
June 22, 2020
Valrico resident Michael Kurtz has been around dogs all his life. “We had Irish setters and my dad would train them to follow commands and walk without a leash, but I never realized as a kid how important it was to train a dog,” Kurtz said. “I learn this later on in life, that a […]
Pet Value And Fundraiser
June 22, 2020
Pet Valu partnered with the U.S War Dogs Association to have their annual Patriotic Pets fundraiser. This year’s fundraiser runs from July 1-31 and encourages Pet Valu customers to show their support for the nonprofit organization by purchasing a patriotic-themed or camouflage bandana for just $5 or donating any amount of their choosing, which is then displayed […]
Puppies On Parade
June 22, 2020
Ben Alloway was thrilled to have so many furry visitors at his fourth birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Ben’s parents, Kyle and Makayla, arranged to have a surprise “puppy parade” with visitors walking dogs by the Alloways’ Juniata home during the party. Due to concerns about the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, the party itself was […]
Meet Hand In Paw
June 22, 2020
When Ashley Foster decided to leave the rough winters of Chicago and return to her hometown of Birmingham, AL, in 2014, she knew she wanted to get involved with Hand in Paw. Serving North Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa, Hand in Paw is an animal-assisted therapy nonprofit with professionally trained volunteer handlers and animal therapy teams […]
Ride Share Refused Guide Dog
June 22, 2020
A Lyft driver was banned from the app after allegedly refusing a blind woman a ride over her guide dog, Lyft confirmed to KENS 5 on Sunday. Melissa Padron said she was trying to run an errand earlier this week and instead of taking the bus, she decided to schedule a Lyft so that her […]
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