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Trainer Changes Lives
December 17, 2020
Seizures have affected Bre Upmeyer’s life since the third grade. Her epilepsy diagnosis changed how her peers viewed her, it changed how she learned, it made her the last of her friends to get a drivers license. But it didn’t change her dreams. Upmeyer had always dreamed of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming […]
Therapy Dogs Visit Hospital
December 17, 2020
Since 1991, Happy Tails Pet Therapy dogs have been a frequent and welcome sight across Atlanta, in nursing homes, schools and hospitals. However, when COVID-19 hit, all that stopped. Nine months later, the visits have finally resumed at Piedmont Hospital — for the staff. “To have them here and their fuzzy faces, it just brings […]
Buckeye Paws Program
December 17, 2020
Three-year-old therapy dog Shiloh spends his days at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center cheering up hospital staff. The Golden Retriever is kind of a big deal — a celebrity of sorts — after a tweet last month ago received 125,000 likes. Mary Justice has worked in administration for the Wexner Medical Center for 15 […]
Heroes Program
December 17, 2020
Countryside Heating and Cooling Solutions, a Maple Plain-based heating and cooling contractor, and Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems teamed up to honor a local “Community Hero” who does “whatever it takes” to make a positive impact in their community. This Hero demonstrates how a person with passion and determination can use their time and energy […]
Community Hero
December 17, 2020
Trying situations that Tyler Lawrentz experienced after serving in the U.S. Marine Corp affected his sleep, his marriage, and his everyday life. Veteran Travis Cobb’s experiences while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve also sent him into a dark spiral. Because of “extreme anxiety,” for a while, he wouldn’t leave his house. .Lawrentz and Cobb credit […]
Companion Animals Flying
December 17, 2020
Looking forward to the time when we can travel again (post-Covid), there are some myths and facts about flying a pet by air I would like to cover. Giving your pet a sedative reduces the animal’s ability to regulate its own body temperature should your pet be exposed to weather extremes, generally while being loaded […]
Flying With Your ESA
December 16, 2020
People who fly with their pet because they need them for comfort will notice some changes are coming to airlines. The new airline rules essentially ban emotional support animals, many of which people said could help with an emotional medical condition such as anxiety or panic attacks. Travelers had to register pets online and have […]
Stolen Service Dog Reunites With Owner
December 16, 2020
A service dog that had been inside a pickup truck when it was stolen on Friday afternoon was found safe inside the truck on Saturday. Luisa Escudero’s blue Ford F-150 truck was stolen just after 3 p.m. Friday from the Chevron gas station at 3100 Davie Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Odin, a 9-year-old, 110-pound bull […]
Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort
December 16, 2020
Therapy dogs have been by Sandy Clark’s side throughout her career. Now she’s trying to help pave the way for the next generation to look at counseling and therapy in a new, brighter light. The Andover resident and professional counselor’s children’s book “Charlie the Therapy Dog” is set to be released in the new year, […]
Therapy Dog Program Offers Benefits
December 16, 2020
Man’s best friend can also be some of the best medicine for patients at Berkshire Medical Center. Dog owner Dr. Rebecca Caine believes that having a canine pal, or any pet, is good for both physical and mental health. “There are a lot of benefits to the patients in the hospital and in other settings […]
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