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Oceanside Corgi Living Life
November 20, 2020
A new picture book written by a retired Lincoln Middle School teacher has eternalized a friendly corgi as Oceanside’s unofficial mascot. Deborah Burggraaf, formerly known as Miss Waller at Lincoln Middle School, is the author of “BHANTE: The Corgi of O’side,” a new picture book that tells the story of a beloved Pembroke Welsh corgi […]
Heidi Is Changing Lives
November 20, 2020
Teachers have been transformative, in the lessons they taught and words of wisdom they shared. In this year of COVID it’s also about working with students’ emotions for those who may feel anxious. “The best thing about having Heidi here is when you see her in the hallways it’s just like you just breathe, shoulders […]
Therapy Dog In The Building
November 20, 2020
Wollongong’s newest therapy dog, a Toy Cavoodle named Dre, was introduced to the team at Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates psychology clinic on Monday. Dre is four months old and is about to undergo training with Therapy Dogs NSW in preparation for his role as the newest staff member in the Crown Street practice. Dr […]
Homeless Veteran And His Dog
November 20, 2020
On Tuesday, Vietnam veteran Robert Chapin, of Texas, turned 76. However, he had no time to celebrate. He had no money and was about to be kicked out of an East Haven hotel. But that’s when his best birthday present ever was delivered. It was the gift of caring. The La Quinta Inn and Suites, […]
School Support Dog
November 18, 2020
Tessa isn’t a traditional teacher – in fact she can’t speak and tends to walk around on all fours, but the students at Elderslie Public School have learned a lot since she arrived. The certified K9 Therapy Dog joined the school’s staff this year and has become popular with students, parents and teachers alike. Tessa’s […]
Done With Animal Abuse
November 18, 2020
From locking dogs in overheating cars, to trapping pups in unoccupied homes, to leaving dogs chained in flooded waters during a tropical storm… it seems the stories are endless and while the perpetrators are not representative of the majority of the population, many local residents have indicated that they are fed up with the plethora […]
Veteran And His Service Dog
November 18, 2020
Veteran Louis Belluomini has an important message to share. And on Veterans Day, he’ll share it with the nation as a guest on “The Rachael Ray Show.” The Findlay man will appear before a national audience Wednesday to discuss his work as a paramedic during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it’s like to have a […]
Veterans Week
November 18, 2020
Veterans from across the country travel to Branson to celebrate veterans week, and now some of those heroes will return home with a new furry friend. Frank Schlechta, a disabled veteran from Texas, made the trip this morning to meet his new Saint Bernard. “She’s just such a great puppy! She’s beautiful! Oh my God, […]
Service Dogs For Veterans
November 18, 2020
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has launched a new virtual lecture series, sponsored by IDEXX. The series will feature varying topics that are centered around research on the health benefits of the human-animal bond and the importance of veterinary medicine in strengthening human-animal bonds. The first lecture, which is set to launch on Veteran’s Day, […]
Support Animals
November 18, 2020
There has been a continuous, significant rise in depression, anxiety and mental illness in the lives of college students and as colleges and universities have opened back up for the fall semester, a rise in emotional support animals has occurred. Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, people around the world have been on […]
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