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“Only Daddy’s Dog” Book
August 6, 2020
A local author was recently recognized for two children’s books she wrote on veterans’ families and their service dogs. “There are lots of children’s’ books out there and I guess I never really thought of myself as a children’s book writer,” said Rev. Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Harrington, who is also a pastor at Whately Congregational Church. “’Only […]
School Therapy Dog
August 4, 2020
At 15 weeks old, Frankie is the youngest staff member at Kalkie State School. But there are a couple of differences between Frankie and other staff members who attend the school. Frankie has four legs, a wagging tail and is the school’s newest therapy dog. The little miniature Dachshund joins the school’s other therapy […]
Buddy The Service Dog
August 4, 2020
It’s been a while since we last checked in with Buddy and his training to become a service dog for a veteran suffering from PTSD. Because of the pandemic, he’s a little behind schedule, but Shelter to Soldier is still optimistic that a match with a veteran is coming soon. “We’re having to pick large […]
Southeastern Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
The Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Southeastern Guide Dogs in direct support of its programs to supply service dogs for returning veterans. Over the years, the foundation has now contributed more than $21,000 to this work that helps veterans wounded in body and spirit train with a service dog, allowing […]
American Dog
August 4, 2020
Early Times, an All-American Whisky since 1860, searched the country to find “All-American Dogs” and has selected a Simpsonville, Kentucky dog as one of the 10 winners in a national contest. Thor, a two-year-old husky, was chosen from tens-of-thousands of entries as part of the Early Times All-American Dogs social media campaign. Thor participated in […]
Training Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
Before the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus in Palmetto was full of volunteers, trainers, and playful puppies. But when the Pandemic struck that all changed. “Before the Coronavirus, we took a hands-on approach through the training of most of our dogs. Right now, because of the pandemic, we have to use technology. For […]
Animal Therapy
August 4, 2020
The nonprofit, which recently relocated from Richmond, Va., hosted its first group session Feb. 19 but canceled the second, which was scheduled March 18, due to the pandemic. These monthly sessions would have been facilitated by coordinators with the group with help from dogs provided by Therapy Dogs Boulder County at Longmont United Hospital. The […]
Nora The Therapy Dog
August 4, 2020
There is a new staff member at the Marion Municipal Court and her name is Nora. Her job focuses on helping people, both staff members and the public, feel less stress. With her happy face and engaging personality she is the perfect candidate for the job. Did we mention Nora is a dog? She is […]
After 2 Years Of Waiting, N.J. Boy On Autism Spectrum Finally Gets His Service Dog
August 4, 2020
A New Jersey mother’s appeal to get her son a service dog has been answered by strangers. Her little boy is on the autism spectrum and doctors advised he get a comforting canine, but they are very expensive. Two years ago, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner covered the family’s story and now has this uplifting update. When […]
Service Dog Reunited
August 3, 2020
When Barbara Palatin went out to her porch early Sunday and found her service dog Ryder’s leash and harness sitting empty on a chair, she immediately began searching the neighborhood, fearing the worst. Thanks to the help of two strangers and social media, 72-year-old Palatin was reunited with Ryder on Monday. Palatin, who lives in […]
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