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Therapy Dog In Training
July 6, 2020

Meet Henry, the 1 year old therapy dog in training. Dog mom Maria spoke to Ireland’s Next Top Madra and told us all about her real life teddy bear: “The idea of Henry becoming a therapy dog came from seeing his lovely personality, he is pure love. When he sits near you, you can’t resist […]
Dogs Time To Play
July 6, 2020

Nova’s owner, Heidi, contacted Snozone after recently discovering that her Bernese Mountain Dog, who is nearly 8 years old, has incurable cancer. Snozone said: “Nova, a happy, wonderful dog, adores snow and it was one of Heidi’s wishes that her beloved companion would feel snow on her paws once more, before she says goodbye.” Although they are closed to […]
Emotional Support Canine
July 6, 2020

Rhonda, a 1½-year-old canine rescued from a high-kill shelter in the Los Angeles area, lifts her head to get some friendly pats. Outside the Santa Barbra County Fire Department’s Station 12 on Calle Real in Goleta, the brindle dog curls up at firefighter and handler Sam Dudley’s feet and gives a comforting nuzzle with her nose. Rhonda […]
Robotic Pets
July 6, 2020

When Hythe View nursing home had to close its doors to all but essential visitors in March, the Pets as Therapy dogs could not make their regular visits. Activities coordinator, Heather Heath noticed that many of the residents were missing the interaction with their furry friends, and the comfort and companionship the animals provide. After […]
Barrington Police Therapy Dog
July 6, 2020

The Police Department will become the first in Berkshire County to add a therapy dog to its force. The dog, which will also be used for community policing, is an English Labrador retriever which is being donated by Boonefield Labradors from New Hampshire. Officer Kristopher Balestro has been selected to be the handler and the […]
Lonely Therapy Dogs
July 6, 2020

On Friday, March 13, my dog Jonah and I were visiting a local elementary school shortly after classes had started. Jonah is a registered therapy dog and, until then, regularly visited several area classrooms each month as a reading dog. Ordinarily both staff and students welcome us with smiles and enthusiasm. But on that day […]
School Therapy Dog
July 6, 2020

She had missed the smells and sounds of the Carmarthenshire primary and the companionship of pupils. Rosie – a cocker and springer spaniel mix – is one of two dogs at the school, which has been open as a hub to children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown. Her West Highland terrier comrade, Millie, […]
Four-Legged Friends
July 6, 2020

One of my favourite movies is A Dog’s Purpose based on W Bruce Cameron’s book about a dog that is reborn over and over again. The book touches upon the following questions: What is the meaning of life and are we here for a reason? In each reincarnation, the dog has a new purpose, with […]
Service Dogs Helping Veterans
July 3, 2020

A nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost in Pittsburgh is making a real difference. Their actions and local support are making us proud to be from Pittsburgh. At a Grove City park, five military veterans gathered after being paired with their newest support animals. “It’s just remarkable, I cannot […]
Police K9 Unit
July 3, 2020

From vomiting to diarrhoea, the canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads between dogs… and if untreated, it can prove deadly. In Gauteng, police service dogs are bred and trained at a specialised K9 facility that’s been overwhelmed by an outbreak of CPV and this year, over 30 state-owned puppies have […]