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A Veteran’s Service Dog
June 4, 2020
Port Charlotte Navy veteran Thomas Andrews says his dog, Chief, helps him get through the day. “I’m one hundred percent on disability. I’ve got PTSD through the military so he’s actually a comfort dog to me,” he said. So when his usually playful pup stopped moving around over the weekend, fear set in. “He wasn’t […]
Celebrating Pet Therapy
June 4, 2020
When experienced pet handler Linda Dunn moved to Jacksonville, she approached numerous hospitals about starting a pet therapy program. When she shared this vision with Wolfson Children’s Hospital leaders, they saw it as an innovative way to improve patients’ experiences. Dunn promptly joined the Wolfson Children’s Auxiliary, established the program, and made the hospital’s first […]
Lifesaving Dog
June 4, 2020
Craig Hodgkins and his medical service dog Foxy have been together just a few days, but the Pittsburgh man said he already feels like it’s been a life-changing experience. And a life-saving one. “This was my last hope … She looks in my eyes and I feel relief,” he said. Thursday at Memorial Park in […]
Attorney’s Office Gets ESA
June 4, 2020
An emotional-support dog is joining the staff at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Barrett joined the office in late December and is its first emotional-support animal, the office said in a news release. “Having an emotional-support animal like Barrett in our office will provide much-needed stress and anxiety relief to our staff members, as well […]
Hero German Shepherd
June 4, 2020
A mom’s reaction to being reunited with her lost child – found by Küsse, a German Shepherd rescue dog – was to smother both with kisses and hugs. Indeed, the name Kusse – German for “kisses” – fits Corey Speegle’s rescue dog to a “T.” With her innate ability to find lost people, Küsse has earned […]
2020 Therapy Dogs
June 4, 2020
Graduation is being celebrated by many, but one special group hasn’t been able to show Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Seniors how much they mean to them– until now. Therapy dogs have had a large presence on campus since the horrific tragedy on February 14, 2018. The four organizations assisting the school are Canine […]
Story Of A Loving Therapy Dog
June 4, 2020
Almost a year had passed since the death of my beloved 14-year-old Scooby-Doo, an exuberant 70-pound shepherd mix, adopted from the SPCA in 2002. Newly retired from a health care management and teaching career, I started looking for a dog with thoughts about doing pet therapy work. I found Buster on the internet at a […]
Moose The Therapy Dog
June 4, 2020
Moose (now Dr. Moose) has been providing support to students and staff at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for six years. During that time, the yellow Labrador Retriever has participated in more than 7500 counseling sessions and 500 outreach events. He’s also struggled with his own hardships since being diagnosed with prostate cancer […]
Love On A Leash
June 4, 2020
When Dianna Milam’s husband asked her to get involved with hospice patients about 10 years ago, she thought the task might be more than she could handle. Dr. Jeffrey Milam frequently cares for patients who are approaching an end to life. He sees many people facing that circumstance alone, and he thought his wife could […]
Blind Therapy Dog
June 4, 2020
As Pat Ward drifts from one window to another, she holds a sign to the glass, hoping the residents will notice her arrival rather than startling them with a knock. The poster features a red heart with a smiling face and closed eyes, an homage to the four-legged star of these visits. Baby, an 8-year-old […]
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