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Working Dogs
May 28, 2020
We’re pulling for Draco, the German shepherd, who’s in training to become a K-9 law enforcement officer with the police department in Cape Carteret. There’s been some budget debate about whether the town can fund Draco as an ongoing line item. The “Draco dilemma” was described by reporter Brad Rich in the May 24 edition […]
Future Service Dogs
May 28, 2020
Three volunteer pilots left California’s Sonoma Jet Center on March 28 with precious cargo in tow: puppies. The planes were safely transporting golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and mixed puppies to their new, temporary homes. It was each puppies’ first step in becoming an assistance dog. The pilots were helping Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit that […]
Veteran Services Has A New Employee
May 28, 2020
Animals have the ability offer a great source of comfort and support. While on the surface, the COVID-19 pandemic has been horribly tragic, there is a silver lining there. At least there is when it comes to Lincoln County Veteran’s Services. The director of Lincoln County Veteran’s Services, Alex Patton, is constantly looking for ways […]
Free Pet Food
May 28, 2020
Every local business has been hit by the pandemic. Queenie’s Pets in Mount Airy, is no exception. “We lost 80% of our dog walking business,” said owner Adina Silberstein. What Silberstein, 44, hasn’t lost is her dedication to the community and her love of animals. “We understand that many people are unemployed and afraid they […]
Preparing Your Pets
May 28, 2020
It is true that pet adoptions have spiked nationwide during the pandemic, one of the few silver linings of this tragic situation. As families have more time at home to transition a pet into their lives, and have greater need for the emotional support and physical comfort of a pet, it makes sense that this […]
Assistance Dog Registration
May 27, 2020
Assistance Dogs Of America is the answer to ending the frustration you feel as a person who relies on the comfort, support and therapeutic value of your beloved animal.
Support Dogs Calm Students
May 27, 2020
One family’s tragedy turned into a blessing for not only the special needs students at Sunnyslope Elementary School, but for virtually every student fortunate enough to meet Perla, a five-year-old English Labrador retriever. Principal Joe Rivas said the dog’s demeanor and professional training as a service animal can calm any kid down in seconds. Perla—also […]
Service Dog Training
May 27, 2020
Eric Caron, a retired guidance counselor who has been blind since birth, recently moved to a new home. He noticed his guide dog, a yellow Labrador retriever named Ryan, had trouble leading him across a busy intersection he must cross regularly. Caron knew what that meant: It was time to retire Ryan, a near-senior citizen […]
Gift For A Veteran
May 27, 2020
Celeste, a service dog, came into a perilous situation when her owner died and suddenly she had no one to care for her and nowhere to go. She was on the verge of being put down when, as fate had it, Martin Vallance, a veteran who served in the Desert Storm operation of 1991, was […]
Talking About Pets
May 27, 2020
How can I treat heatstroke before rushing my dog to the emergency clinic? For mild heatstroke, bring your puppy into an air-conditioned space and turn on a fan, so the outside temperature is lower than its body temperature and panting can work. Offer ice cubes to lick, or cold Gatorade or Pedialyte or water to […]
Puppies Helping Firefighters With Stress
May 27, 2020
Hanford Fire Department will have some furry new recruits soon. The department is partnering with the California Service Dog Academy in Visalia to train two new puppies to help firefighters with stress. Firefighters Connor Kurtz and Matt Martinez are heading the program and will be the two primary handlers for the puppies that are chosen […]
Service Dog Puppies
May 27, 2020
Here’s something cute to help you brighten your week! Sweet 8-week old puppies just arrived at Dallas Love Field on Monday by private jet after a long journey from California. The local chapter is based in Irving with multiple locations across the country. The headquarters are in Santa Rosa, California, where the puppies arrived from. […]
Yogi’s Law
May 27, 2020
The black dog is Ron Fenton’s ever-present companion. Usually, it sits on his shoulder. Sometimes, it creeps up and whispers in his ear, telling him it’s time to have what Mr Fenton calls “a little chat”. On the day the former policeman found out he had terminal liver cancer, it jumped right off his shoulder […]
In Memory of Diesel
May 27, 2020
When Rolette and Josh Warren’s dog, Diesel, needed an expensive operation several years ago, the Binghamton couple couldn’t find any financial help. They dialed animal rescue organizations as far away as New York City and California, but were turned down by every organization. “We ran into a lot of roadblocks,” Rolette Warren said. They handed over […]
Meet These Brave Dogs
May 27, 2020
Dogs are man’s best friend, but war takes that special bond to another level. Out on the front lines of brutal armed conflicts half a world away, US soldiers count on their canines to keep them safe from hidden threats and get them back home alive. One of many dangers on the modern battlefield is […]
Willow Brings Joy To Students
May 27, 2020
A 1-year-old black Labradoodle named Willow helped brighten the lives of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School students this year, and is still doing so for some during the coronavirus closure. Kim Sloff, inclusion coordinator at the school, is an avid animal lover. Her son was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, and the family […]
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May 27, 2020
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Best Of Friends
May 27, 2020
I recently interviewed several pet owners in Westwood to understand their relationship with their pets. I wanted to know how their pets enrich their lives. I felt this was especially important now as we all come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crisis, our pets have become our rocks of stability, emotional support […]
Sniffing Dogs
May 27, 2020
Is there anything a dog can’t do? Emotional support animals, medical support animals, drug sniffing dogs, bed bug sniffing dogs…and soon Coronavirus sniffing dogs! YES! A new program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has scientests and researchers working with dogs to see if their noses can help with early […]
A Special Bond
May 27, 2020
Sometimes a dog hears the heart before a human ever could, showing love and patience where needed the most. That’s why courthouse dogs will soon join legal teams in Stephens County: to help provide care for a child or victim and assist their emotional needs inside the courtroom. Sunny, a courthouse dog who doubles as […]
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