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Newton Pups
May 22, 2020
Currently on furlough due to COVID-19, Annie, Piper and Taco are chomping at the bit to return to their volunteer work. The three tiny Papillons, owned by resident Jo-Edith Heffron, miss working with the patients at Good Shepherd Continuing Care and seem eager to return. Heffron explained more about how the trio became therapy dogs […]
Protecting Houston Pets
May 22, 2020
As more Americans stay home during enforced quarantines — such as the stay-home extension ordered by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo — a dark trend has emerged. Reports across the country reflect an increase in domestic violence, which experts blame on isolation, stress, and anxiety. One reason why individuals stay in abusive households is to […]
Animals On Campus
May 21, 2020
Scarlet is precocious. At just 12 years old, she’s four months into her first year at the University. She has curly, sandy-colored hair, loves her roommate, K Stiefel ’20, and lives in the Pink House at 99 Alexander Street. Scarlet also has four legs, loves to play catch, and serves as Stiefel’s emotional support animal […]
National Rescue Dog Day
May 21, 2020
On May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and […]
Service Dogs Save Lives
May 21, 2020
Once a service animal picks its human, the two lose their individual identities and become a team. For veterans dealing with a PTSD disability, their teammate can be the difference between life and death. Service dogs can cost tens of thousands of dollars, more expensive than most veterans could afford. The PAWS for Veterans Therapy […]
Dog Weight Pulling
May 21, 2020
The benefits of a dog pulling weight is similar to that of a child learning a music instrument or sport. It’s a physical and psychological challenge that will leave both of you feeling Proud. 99% of Dogs LOVE to Pull, it’s not torture, your dog will Love it. I have modified tires and equipment specifically for […]
Service Dog Gets Photo In Yearbook
May 21, 2020
A Louisville family received quite the surprise when they recently picked up their daughter’s yearbook. An unexpected photo printed next to Hadley Jo’s had everyone smiling during such a ‘ruff’ time. Pandemic aside, Hadley Jo has been on her own roller coaster ride over the last 5 years. With a smile, she’ll tell you she […]
Importance Of Pets
May 21, 2020
When local readers were recently asked for topics of most interest, one rose to the top: pets. Animal topics can be vast, and varied, in terms of taking care of the furry, feathered, flocked, thick-skinned and scaly members of our families, packs or tribes. After receiving this assignment, I immediately started jotting down pet-related topics […]
Grandmother And Therapy Dog
May 21, 2020
A great grandmother has been using her daily dog walk to clean up her local area while raising money for Guy’s and St Thomas’. 82-year-old Diana Mukuma from Kennington volunteers at St Thomas’ Hospital with her five-year-old greyhound, Dido. They usually visit staff and patients on the wards as part of the Pets As Therapy […]
Face Of Hope
May 21, 2020
A pit bull mix suspected of being used as bait in a dog-fighting ring was found abandoned on a street with severe injuries. Four years later, this canine has not only fully recovered but is thriving and has made it to an upcoming Disney plus series. In November 2016, the founder of Love is Fur […]
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