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Reuniting With Therapy Dogs
August 31, 2020

A paw of support – on Friday therapy dog Diamond Lil got to visit her friends at the ChristyCare Senior Day Living Center in Huntsville. Christy Todd, the founder of ChristyCare said the visit looked a bit different for safety reasons, but it was still a happy one. “It is unfortunate that they can’t touch […]
Benefits From Your Pet
August 31, 2020

In honor of National Dog Day, celebrated on August 26th, 2020 I wanted to discuss the positive mental health benefits I have experienced from sharing my life with animals. I had a dog named Buffy as a companion when I was a child, she suffered a horrible death on my 12th birthday and because my […]
Jenny And Her Companion Koda
August 31, 2020

JENNY Angliss-Goodall is developing a special relationship. It is one of co-dependency and is not her first. The last one lasted 12 years and, when it ended, she felt as though she had “lost my right arm”. Heartbroken, but realistic enough to know that nothing lasts forever, Angliss-Goodall set about finding a new partner. The […]
New Four Legged Recruit
August 31, 2020

The Iowa National Guard has recruited a new member for their team… one with four legs and lots of love to share. His name is Lincoln, and he’s a 13-week-old English Cream Golden Retriever puppy. Lincoln, one small dog, with a big job ahead… providing help, hope, and healing at the 185th Air Refueling Wing. […]
Gracie The Therapy Dog
August 31, 2020

Gracie walks the halls of Lewis Cass as if she owns them. Head held high, she makes her way from one student to another, often cutting a path to a teacher before making her way back to the open hallway. This is her first year at the school. Even though she can be bashful, for […]
Animal Hero Awards
August 31, 2020

From giving us a reason to go out, to providing cuddles that eased the pain of isolation, pets were a lifesaver for millions of us during months of lockdown. And to celebrate their incredible impact Helen Glover and Steve Backshall are back to lead our hunt for nominees for this year’s Mirror Animal Hero Awards. […]
Doggie Bath Business
August 31, 2020

Ireland’s first self-service dog wash salon has opened in Derry, so owners can wash their mucky pooches without ruining their bathrooms. Bark ‘n’ Baths in the Springtown Industrial Estate has four dog washing stations equipped with a professional shower and dryer and specially formulated sham- poos and conditioners. Co-owner Garaidh Tomas Griffiths said the idea […]
Hero Dog Kuno
August 31, 2020

During a raid, the Belgian Malinois named Kuno tackled a gunman and was hit by bullets in both back legs. After losing one of his paws as a result, he became the first UK military dog to get custom-made prosthetics. The four-year-old will receive the Dickin Medal from vet charity the PDSA. Now retired and […]
Training Guide Dogs
August 31, 2020

The Guide Dogs Association is the first NGO in Turkey that helps the visually impaired by providing them trained dogs, who in turn help them navigate their way. These special pets are free of charge for applicants with more than 90 percent visual loss. Established in 2014, with the leadership of Maggie Moore, the wife […]
Companion Dogs For Veterans
August 31, 2020

FOR THE past 15,000 years, dogs have been considered man’s best friend. Like us humans, dogs are social animals that seek affection and attention. Dogs have long been our companions, co-workers, guards, protectors and helpers. The use of service dogs in our society is not a new concept to us; we are all familiar with […]