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Hanford Fire Dept. Therapy Dogs
June 15, 2020
A pair of golden retrievers are the newest recruits at Hanford Fire Department. The two dogs are being trained as a hybrid of facility and therapy dogs for the department. Their names are Asher and Tiller. “So, the ‘Tillerman’ is known as the guy on the back of the ladder truck, ladder trucks actually drive […]
Working Dog
June 15, 2020
Work for Iskra, a 10-year-old German shepherd, once included searching vehicles at a checkpoint in Baghdad or patrolling Trump Tower in New York City for explosives as part of the team keeping the then-president-elect safe. These days, the retired military working dog is more focused on searching out scents along park trails in San Antonio […]
Comfort K9 Program
June 15, 2020
Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the implementation of a new initiative aimed at helping victims of crime in Charles County: the Comfort K9 Program. This program, which has been in the planning phase for several months, will be aimed at providing emotional support to victims of crime, particularly children. The Comfort K9, […]
Helping Local Veterans
June 15, 2020
Wolfhounds Legacy Corporation is a non-profit that has been working with rescue dogs to train them as service animals for veterans and first responders. They are on a mission to save the lives of both the dogs and people, one dog biscuit at a time. Of course, there’s more to it than a few treats. […]
Rescuers Save Dogs
June 15, 2020
Rescuers say two emaciated dogs taken from a Des Moines home on Thursday likely had weeks or less to live. According to a release, when Duke (brown) and Mariah (black) were removed from the home by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL), Animal Service Officers said they were “literally skin and bones.” Rescuers say […]
Hero Dog Awards
June 15, 2020
Celebrated dog trainer Sara Carson and her sidekick Hero are excited to be on the brink of another prestigious honour. The former North Bay resident and finalist on America’s Got Talent says she’s hoping a seven-year dream may soon come true. The 25-year-old now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and fellow dog-trainer John Devine. […]
Dingo Caught On Camera
June 15, 2020
“I have never seen a more photogenic animal,” he said. Mr Summers spotted the dingo on Ranch Avenue, which is close to the national park. It’s only the second time he’s seen a dingo in the area, having lived there for more than a decade. In January, Mr Summers passed another dingo on the street […]
Apple The Comfort Dog
June 15, 2020
She doesn’t catch criminals, but she does help their victims. Meet Apple, the facility comfort dog, who recently joined the Montrose Police Department to calm victims, officers, and City of Montrose staffers. “What a facility dog will do is create a calming environment, kind of reduce anxiety of victims and make it easier for them […]
Therapy Dog Received Award In Style
June 15, 2020
If you need more proof on this absolute fact, please let us introduce you to Boomer Woof Brown. The rescue pooch is a qualified therapy dog at East Anglia University, where we works alongside his human handler, Dave Brown. The pair have been helping the campus security team by providing emotional support to students and […]
Demand Therapy Dogs
June 15, 2020
Demand for therapy dogs has doubled since the coronavirus lockdown ended. Therapy dogs are specially trained to support people with a range of medical conditions and disabilities, including severe- sometimes crippling- anxiety. About 30 people are currently on Therapy Dogs New Zealand’s waiting list and the organisation is receiving eight to 10 applications per day, compared […]
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