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Therapy dogs comfort people
April 29, 2020
Some furry, four-legged friends saluted the dogged determination of doctors and nurses at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland Tuesday. The therapy dogs usually make the rounds visiting patients inside the hospital. But because of COVID-19, they need to stay outside. So, they did the next best thing – showing up to let the medical staff […]
‘The Wonder Dog’
April 29, 2020
A Morehead City dog is bringing joy and inspiration to those she meets and needs the community’s help in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Bella is an 11-year-old pug and Boston mix who is paralyzed on the back half of her body; she is also nearly blind. Bella’s owner Ann Carpenter says Bella does […]
Therapy dogs go live
April 29, 2020
The children came home from school, closed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Now what? “I’m definitely not a teacher,” said Camas’ Allison Vidourek, who has two daughters in Naomi, 6, and Nora, 4. DoveLewis, a Portland veterinary hospital, has more than 80 therapy dog and handler teams. They were busy until March 13, when Oregon […]
Fostering a Dog
April 29, 2020
If you’re thinking about fostering a dog for the first time, it can be an understandably exciting time. If you don’t already own a pet, fostering can be a way to see if your home and lifestyle is a good fit for a permanent fluffy addition to your family. If you do have another pet, it can serve […]
Support dog lift spirits
April 29, 2020
Many people would probably agree, we’ve never needed a dog’s love more than right now. COVID-19 restrictions mean therapy dogs are no longer allowed in our hospitals or nursing homes, but Chance is still finding ways to keep people comforted and calm. His owner calls him the “gentle giant.” “They see him and they smile […]
Virtual Canine Therapy
April 29, 2020
Certified therapy dog and champion surf dog, Ricochet is offering FREE virtual canine therapy and video conferencing sessions to families who experienced the unfathomable reality of not being there when a loved one passed from covid-19, as well as frontline workers and school children affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Doctors, nurses, other healthcare workers, first […]
Therapy horses
April 29, 2020
First there were therapy dogs, and there are therapy horses. Two of the On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship in Fairmont brought two of their horses to visit the Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday afternoon. xecutive Director at On Eagles Wings, Carol Petitt explained that she was happy to see everyone on their feet and smiling, […]
Guide Dog Puppies Zoom
April 29, 2020
Dog lovers around the world can join a Zoom call with a host of adorable puppies on Wednesday, April 29 (or, if you’re in the U.S., the evening of Tuesday, April 28th), thanks to Guide Dogs Australia. Posting on Fcaebook, the charity in Queensland said: “To celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 29th April, […]
police gets comfort dog
April 29, 2020
The Claremont Police Department is expanding its K-9 force, adding a comfort dog to the roster. The Stratham-based non-profit, Hero Pups, is working with the department to train a rescue dog to serve as a comfort dog. Comfort dogs have become popular among first responders as they can help people dealing with the immediate effects […]
service animal nominated for award
April 29, 2020
A local mobility service animal and his military family hope their community will help them beat out several other canines to win a coveted national award. S.D. Gunner, who has assisted Army veteran and Richmond Hill resident Sgt. Hamilton Kinard since June 2013, is up for an American Humane Hero Dog Award. The award is […]
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