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Canine Companions
May 12, 2020
Visitors to the lobby of Sonoma Jet Center were greeted by an unusual sight Tuesday morning: two dozen Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers and crosses of the two breeds. Squirming, frolicking, yapping — and in a few cases, zonked out for an early nap — the pups gave new meaning to the expression “precious cargo.” Tuesday’s […]
New Therapy Dog ‘Mango’
May 12, 2020
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new team member on Tuesday. “Mango” joined the Behavioral Health Intervention Team as an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. Mango is a Labrador mix and is approximately 18-months-old. He is the partner of Detective Ortiz. The pair will assist residents experiencing mental health issues, with Mango providing a calm […]
An Animal Companion
May 12, 2020
An emotional support animal can be nothing short of a lifesaver for many people struggling with mental health problems. Much like a guide dog, emotional support animals will help you through stressful and anxiety-inducing situations you would otherwise find very difficult to handle on your own. On top of this, they provide companionship through tough […]
Virtual Therapy Dogs
May 12, 2020
Ricochet has been surfing with wounded warriors and helping people with PTSD for years. Now, her human is finding opportunities for people to see her virtually. The touch and feel of a dog, its warmth and comfort, is what makes our pets such perfect calming creatures to ease anxiety and help to melt away stress. […]
Canine Cancer Treatment
May 12, 2020
Oncology company PharmAust (PAA) has found success in its canine cancer treatment trial. Pet dogs with naive B cell lymphoma were treated with new monepantel (MPL) tablets. Six out of seven dogs completed the “at home” treatment with their owners. One dog failed to medicate in accordance with the study and was removed from the […]
No Ordinary Dog
May 12, 2020
The almost 20-year war on terror has claimed many American casualties. For those who survived their time on the front lines, sharing their stories can be therapeutic. That includes former Navy SEAL Will Chesney, who participated in the mission to take down Osama Bin Laden. He’s now written about it in a book titled No Ordinary […]
Man’s Best Friend
May 12, 2020
A Lakewood Marine is doing his best to honor the soldier that has had his back on and off the job. Richard White-Pickett, a contractor for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, has spent his last year working and living with his partner, bomb-sniffing canine, Abel. The team serves their country by helping clear and […]
Paws With Love Therapy Dogs
May 12, 2020
Dogs and handlers with Paws with Love drove around Comanche County Memorial Hospital on Thursday for a parade to bring smiles to patients and health care workers. Keri Brammer, the president of Paws with Love, said they usually visit people at the hospital multiple times a week, but with the coronavirus, they haven’t been able […]
Animal Get On Zoom Video Calls
May 12, 2020
Video calls are bringing families and friends together during the pandemic. Some are also taking people for a walk on the wild side with animal cameos. Through a non-profit animal sanctuary in Northern California, people across the world have been using Zoom to visit llamas, goats, sheep and cows. Nate Salpeter, a co-founder […]
Greyhound Racing
May 12, 2020
A greyhound racing ban was passed by an overwhelming majority in the November 2018 election. Greyhound racing is now active in just three states: Iowa, Texas and West Virginia, and it is being actively phased out in Arkansas. Barbara Masi is President and Founder of Awesome Greyhound Adoptions in Boynton Beach, which is one of […]
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