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Therapy Dogs
July 9, 2020
When a dog comes into the room how can you not light up? That’s the idea behind a therapy dog program with a twist. Therapy dogs are making visits to stations throughout the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD Therapy Dog Program is for first responders by first responders. Scout was a welcome sight at […]
Connecting With Canines
July 9, 2020
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Animal Therapy program is among those that’s had to adjust to the COVID-19 pendemic. But both clients and (most of) their canine visitors seem to enjoy interacting on-screen. Stephanie Perkins heads up the TMH Animal Therapy Program. “So right now all of our visits are virtual, but for summer, we’ve started the […]
PetSmart Sued
July 9, 2020
What began as a routine trip to the groomers, ended with a dog having to be rushed to surgery to save her life. Rubber bands were tied so tightly around the small dog’s ears, her circulation was cut off and she could have died without the surgery, according to a lawsuit filed in Alameda County […]
Children’s Advocacy Center
July 9, 2020
The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center has been selected to receive three grants for programs to help children who have endured sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence. The largest grant, totaling $504,000, is a Victim of Crime Assistance Continuation Grant administered through the Children’s Advocacy Center of […]
Service Dogs For PTSD
July 9, 2020
People across the country are turning to dogs for solace from the isolation and anxiety of the coronavirus crisis. Since the pandemic hit the U.S. just a few months ago, animal shelters have reported a whopping 70 percent increase in fostering and adoptions. Veterans with PTSD, however, can’t access dogs so easily. They’ve been waiting […]
Veterans With Rescue Dogs
July 9, 2020
San Diego is home to the nation’s largest concentration of military personnel. It also has a staggering number of veterans who don’t have a place to live And, even more alarming is the number every year who take their own lives. As ABC 10News Anchor, Kimberly Hunt explains…a non-profit in San Diego lead by, and […]
A Helping Paw
July 9, 2020
A therapy dog dubbed “Dogtor” Loki is being celebrated for going above and beyond in the line of duty. The two-year-old Rottweiler and Go Team Therapy Dogs are among the recipients of this year’s American Kennel Club (AKC) Paw of Courage awards. The program recognizes dogs that serve their communities and make an impact on […]
Support Of Veterans
July 7, 2020
Are you a Tennessean who loves dogs, wants to support disabled veterans and would like to sport an inspiring specialty license plate on your vehicle? Then, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs needs your help to meet its goal of pre-selling 1,000 specialty plates this summer. SMSD, located in East Tennessee, trains mobility assistance service dogs for […]
Puppy Love
July 7, 2020
First responders in Murrieta got recent doggie lovin’ courtesy of some very “artistic” pooches. Active service dogs Grover and Stella, along with their service-dogs-in-training buddies — Benjamin, Pickles, Carter, Eclipse, and Raven — visited Loma Linda University Medical Center in Murrieta and delivered “paw-made”greeting cards for emergency care workers. The pooches had some human help […]
K-9 Loki
July 7, 2020
South Toms River Police Department K-9 Loki has been awarded a “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” Grant Vested Interest in K9s Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, whose mission is to provide bullet- and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. […]
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