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Creek State Park Incident
June 16, 2020
An Aurora woman wants justice after her emotional support dog died following a fight at Cherry Creek State Park. Haley Don found herself at the swim beach in the state park last week. She wanted to have a relaxing day at the beach with her roommate and her dog, Dymond. “I thought it was going […]
Difference Between Dogs
June 16, 2020
Walk around an airport, visit a hospital, or even dine at a restaurant and you’ll find service animals in action. But what services do they provide? There are three levels of working animals: service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals, explains Linda Keehn, a certified dog behavior consultant, certified professional dog trainer, therapy dog […]
Message To Pet Owners
June 16, 2020
As pet adoptions are up around the country, more and more families are dog owners during this coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said they want to encourage the public to be mindful of their pets biting postal workers. They said employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than […]
Guide Dogs
June 16, 2020
Children with sight loss will soon benefit from the expansion of Guide Dogs Cymru as they bring four-legged friends into their lives. The charity is rolling out a Buddy Dog service, enabling visually impaired children and young people to enjoy the friendships and benefits of a dog. Buddy dogs can have a positive impact on a sight […]
Peaches The Dog Hero
June 16, 2020
Meet Peaches, a tiny Chihuahua with a huge heart who has been crowned Coventry’s best lockdown dog. The four-year-old canine has supported her owner Leanne Collins after her mum died of cancer in March. Leanne, aged 35, from Coventry, said Peaches “hasn’t left her side” and has provided emotional support during a difficult time. The mum-of-one […]
Team Therapy Dogs
June 16, 2020
Texas is reopening in phases, and as students and workers head back to school and work for the first time in months, stress and anxiety are high. Luckily, for those who will need help adjusting to the new normal and manage the pressure, The Go Team Therapy Dogs will be here to help. Program coordinator […]
Maizy Spreads Joy
June 16, 2020
Dogs are well known for spreading joy and love, but Miss Maizy has taken it a step further as a therapy dog. Miss Maizy’s owner Leanne Pearce said animal-assisted therapy is an important service. “Having experienced first-hand how my very own dog Maizy impacted my social, physical and emotional wellbeing I wanted to share Maizy […]
K-9 Pups
June 16, 2020
There are plush versions of each Wausau K-9 officer. That includes patrol dogs Max, Astor, Rio and Zanto. Therapy dogs Badge and Theo are also in the lineup. Officer Shawn Fritsh said the sales support the K-9 teams over the course of the year. It’s a way the unit works to be self-sufficient. “The less […]
Paws For People
June 16, 2020
For PAWS for People, pet therapy is all about building a personal connection. When a PAWS team visits someone – whether it’s a shy kindergartener, a lonely nursing home resident or a hospital patient in need of a distraction – the goal is to brighten the person’s day with a few minutes of interacting with […]
No More Denying ESA’s
June 15, 2020
A measure that would prohibit a landlord from denying housing to a person with a disability because of their support animal arrived on Gov. Ron DeSantis‘s desk Monday evening. The bill, SB 1084, impacts Florida’s Fair Housing Housing Act with several amendments including a prohibition of additional fees for those assisted by an emotional support animal. SB […]
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