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Dogs Smelling The Virus
May 29, 2020
We all know dogs have a great sense of smell, but can they sniff out the COVID-19 virus in people? Everything has an order to it, to dog it’s not that big of a deal but to us it is. Dog’s sense of smell is so above and beyond what we we’re able to smell […]
Therapy Dog Abigail
May 29, 2020
On Friday, the Florida pup will be featured on Disney+’s newest episode of It’s a Dog’s Life, a show that highlights two amazing working dogs and one “Hometown Hero” pooch each episode. Abigail, a bait dog turned therapy pup is this week’s “Hometown Hero.” “She is going to be the newest Disney Princess,” Megan Steinke, […]
Hero Dogs
May 29, 2020
Two Mid-Missouri dogs remain in the hunt for recognition as national heroes. Olive and Sobee have moved on to the semifinals for the 2020 Hero Dog Awards, an annual nationwide competition recognizing America’s hero dogs. The two were nominated early this spring for consideration for the award. Almost half a million votes have been cast, […]
Therapy Police K9
May 29, 2020
There’s a new top dog at the Dilworth Police Department, but she’s not like any police dog in the Metro. The Dilworth Police Department says Keely is the first therapy and community service dog in the area. She was sworn in this week. Keely is a 10-month-old lab from a Detroit Lakes shelter. You won’t […]
Guide Dogs Goes Virtual
May 29, 2020
Leanne Wilson doesn’t go anywhere without her dog, a black Labrador retriever named Kanyon. The dog guide is not only a beloved companion; he helps the Welland resident, who is blind, maintain her independence. “Kanyon guides me around and helps me with things like crossing the street and navigating all the sidewalk furniture — things […]
Medical Service Dog
May 29, 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. On Thursday at Memorial Park […]
Pet Owners Companionship
May 29, 2020
The social ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States involve more Americans spending time in their homes. For pet owners, this means spending more time with their pets. A recent survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital describes how this could impact how pet owners care for their animals going forward. “The human-animal bond […]
Therapy Dog Teams
May 29, 2020
Therapy dogs lined up to greet workers at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center on Thursday. A group of therapy dog teams from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs gathered with proper social distancing to show support for the hospital workers as their shifts changed. The support teams lined up with signs of encouragement. “We are still […]
Local Animal Rescuer
May 29, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a generous outpouring of people helping people get through the disruption of normal life. Pets on the other hand, have not received nearly the same attention. Kandace Kuwahara saw the disparity of neglect for pets and sought to make a difference. Kuwahara, who runs a non-profit organization called […]
Care For Pets
May 28, 2020
The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation announced today that it has received a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Pet Assistance and Support Program to help house, feed and provide basic veterinary service to the pets of its clients. Chinn, who spent much of her childhood living alone in a […]
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