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Paws for Purple Hearts pairs dogs, veterans
April 5, 2020
CORDELIA VILLAGES — Matthew Decker met with about 10 dogs and their owners on a blustery Friday at Cordelia Dog Park for some one-on-one dog or people training. “It’s really about teaching people to work with their dogs rather than the dogs working with the people,” he said. Decker, the clinical director of Paws for […]
Service dogs benefit veterans
April 5, 2020
When Ryan Bodge retired from the Air Force after serving nearly three decades, he had an urge to continue the fight. Bodge spent 27 years in the Security Armed Forces in the ground troop and took eight tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired in early March as lieutenant colonel and is a Purple Heart […]
London therapy dogs now making digital visits
April 5, 2020
Some of London’s most beloved dogs have resumed their roles bringing cheer to seniors, students, hospital patients and emergency dispatch workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The St. John Ambulance therapy dog program is harnessing the power of technology, using Zoom and FaceTime, to do virtual visits with clients across the city. The popular video-conferencing services […]
‘Pitty Party’ to find homes for 10 pitbull dogs
April 5, 2020
The St. Joseph County Humane Society is holding a “Pitty Party” right now to celebrate their sweet dogs that need a family. Adoption costs are only $10, and 10 dogs are up for adoption. Outreach Coordinator Bailey Williams says they’ve been in the shelter for quite a while and are in need of good, loving […]
Animal Services sees a spike in adoptions, fostering
April 5, 2020
As North Carolinians are staying at home, amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to pets for comfort. Animals in the Burlington Animal Service Shelter are finding homes, currently, 90% of the shelter’s cats and dogs have been adopted or are in foster homes. Shelter Manager Jass Arias said she’s happy there are fewer animals […]
Dogs trained to sniff out coronavirus
April 5, 2020
We’ve seen dogs sniff for drugs, bombs, diabetes, and even cancer, but can man’s best friend sniff out coronavirus? With a shortage of tests kits available to the public, a dog training school is training their pups to be the next best thing. At Top Tier K-9, dogs are learning to sniff for the virus […]
26 dogs recovered from van now available for adoption
April 5, 2020
Animal Protection Service Officers spent most of the night Thursday, March 26th rescuing 26 small breed dogs that had been living in a van with their owner. HES officials tell us the dogs were recovered in Hamilton County. The dogs were in need of care and were surrendered to HES by their owner. HES says […]
Service Animals Are Out Of Work, Too
April 5, 2020
Many people are out of work right now as schools and businesses are shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that means many service animals are unable to work, too. Around three weeks ago, my dog guide, Payton, and I traveled home to Kansas City for spring break. Since the pandemic, we haven’t left the […]
Dog Misses Her Job
April 5, 2020
India seems sad, restless. Like many other Moore County workers, this certified professional is on furlough. At least she won’t lose any wages because India works for pats and scratches, not money. India, a coal-black 90-pound flat-coated retriever is a therapy dog. Not only does she brighten the lives of nursing and hospice residents, she […]
Service dogs for Foster families
April 5, 2020
A rescue group that trains service dogs for veterans says it’s in desperate need of foster families. Coco’s Cupboard says with the pandemic, fewer families are volunteering to foster service dogs in training, while the need for them among veterans and people with medical challenges is greater than ever. Suzanne Aaron runs a rescue group called […]
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