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JRCF continues dog training program
April 30, 2020
Golden retrievers Molly and Perry and black Labrador retriever Jersey, new additions to the Joint Regional Correctional Facility’s Dog Handler (Canine Assistance Rehabilitation Education and Services) Program, wait in the back of a CARES van April 21 in the Visitor Control Center parking lot. Three dogs ready to transition from the JRCF program to the […]
Appeals Court Dismisses Case Over Satanist’s Emotional Support Pig “Boarphomet”
April 30, 2020
Back in 2018, Satanist Kenneth Mayle filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago (and Cook County Animal Control and then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Chicago Park Districts) saying that everyone had discriminated against him in part because his guinea hog named Chief Wiggum (a.k.a. “Boarphomet”) wasn’t designated an […]
How some local shop mascots are adjusting during pandemic
April 30, 2020
CAMDEN/ROCKPORT/ROCKLAND – Shop animals do not receive regular paychecks, although many may consider them staff and members of the business community. They are usually at their offices daily and have loyal customers who combine supporting businesses along with getting their “regular animal fixes” at the same time. They provide unconditional love, companionship, make people happy, […]
Seniors isolated in Florida will receive robotic therapy dogs
April 30, 2020
Some senior citizens in Florida who have been isolated due to coronavirus-prompted social distancing measures in the state may soon receive a furry companion — albeit a robotic one. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs on Monday announced that it began delivering nearly 400 — 375 as of this writing — therapeutic robotic pets to “socially […]
Dogs Are The Unsung Heroes Of The Special Olympics
April 30, 2020
“Dogs let people with disabilities become more included in the community and enjoy more positive interactions,” Carolyn Phillips, Manager of Stakeholder Engagement for Special Olympics Special Olympics has been enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities since 1968. What began as a backyard summer camp has grown into a global movement with 5.4 million athletes participating […]
Training Dogs To Sniff Out Virus
April 29, 2020
Eight Labrador retrievers are being trained at the University of Pennsylvania, The Washington Post reported. Research shows that viruses have odors and if dogs can detect the disease, they may be used at hospitals, businesses, and airports to screen the virus, according to The Washington Post. “We don’t know that this will be the odor […]
Dogs Are Heroes
April 29, 2020
Special Olympics has been enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities since 1968. What began as a backyard summer camp has grown into a global movement with 5.4 million athletes participating in 106,000 events in 193 countries! More than a million volunteers help ensure the games run smoothly, and not all of them are […]
Emotional Support Dog
April 29, 2020
Into the Dark is Hulu’s horror anthology series where every film-length episode is centered around a different holiday. There’s “Pooka!” for Christmas (and the sequel, “Pooka Lives,” for Easter), “Pilgrim” for Thanksgiving, and “Culture Shock” for Independence Day. Of course, there are only so many real holidays on the calendar, so Into the Dark has already based episodes […]
Animal Services goes virtual
April 29, 2020
Brampton Animal Services (BAS) says it has introduced a new virtual system in order to help people who want to adopt or foster a pet amid the coronavirus outbreak. Those interested can set up an video call appointment with a staff members where they can see and interact with animals that are up for adoption. Up […]
pet care hotline
April 29, 2020
With the first American dog testing positive, NYC pet owners may be worried that their furry friends could become sick as well. To help New Yorkers wade through their worries, New York City has launched a pet hotline. The hotline will help answer people’s questions and concerns about taking care of their pets during the ongoing crisis and […]
‘Doggy’
April 29, 2020
The pair had been called Monday to an area near Highway 357 in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., to join the search for a three-year-old girl who was missing after wandering away from home and into the woods. “In my mind it was so thick and so hard to navigate through that I was ready to pretty […]
Guide Dog Day
April 29, 2020
Today (April 29)marks International Guide Dog Day and Delta-based charity BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to thank the community for the well wishes and encouragement that have accompanied donations over the past few weeks, and also for rallying behind its recent online Virtual Trivia Night event. International Guide Dog Day highlights how important […]
newest canine
April 29, 2020
Narco, so christened by a youngster from the Saskatchewan community of Loon Lake, is among the first 13 puppies born this year at the RCMP police dog services training centre. The RCMP on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Name the Puppy contest. RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Creed, senior trainer and acting officer […]
Troops Go to the Dogs
April 29, 2020
New York National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and active duty and civilian medical providers on duty fighting COVID-19 in New York City are getting the benefit of a wagging tail and licks to lift their spirits. The troops are returning the favor with belly rubs. The dogs are courtesy of Puppies Behind Bars, a New York […]
service dogs ‘gear up’
April 29, 2020
Susquehanna Service Dogs is a non-profit that raises and trains service dogs for those in need. The cost to raise one dog is around $30,000. SSD was supposed to host a “Gear Up” event during Blue-White Weekend in State College, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus. Instead, they kicked off a month long […]
Retiring Navy dog
April 29, 2020
A couple dozen sailors gathered Friday at Naval Air Station Oceana to say goodbye to a departing colleague. Wearing masks and standing 6 feet apart, they didn’t mind that their comrade Bob didn’t return their salutes. Or that he was on all fours. Bob is a black Lab after all. And a very good boy. […]
Fostering a Dog
April 29, 2020
If you’re thinking about fostering a dog for the first time, it can be an understandably exciting time. If you don’t already own a pet, fostering can be a way to see if your home and lifestyle is a good fit for a permanent fluffy addition to your family. If you do have another pet, it can serve […]
Support dog lift spirits
April 29, 2020
Many people would probably agree, we’ve never needed a dog’s love more than right now. COVID-19 restrictions mean therapy dogs are no longer allowed in our hospitals or nursing homes, but Chance is still finding ways to keep people comforted and calm. His owner calls him the “gentle giant.” “They see him and they smile […]
Guide Dog Puppies Zoom
April 29, 2020
Dog lovers around the world can join a Zoom call with a host of adorable puppies on Wednesday, April 29 (or, if you’re in the U.S., the evening of Tuesday, April 28th), thanks to Guide Dogs Australia. Posting on Fcaebook, the charity in Queensland said: “To celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 29th April, […]
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