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police gets comfort dog
April 29, 2020
The Claremont Police Department is expanding its K-9 force, adding a comfort dog to the roster. The Stratham-based non-profit, Hero Pups, is working with the department to train a rescue dog to serve as a comfort dog. Comfort dogs have become popular among first responders as they can help people dealing with the immediate effects […]
service animal nominated for award
April 29, 2020
A local mobility service animal and his military family hope their community will help them beat out several other canines to win a coveted national award. S.D. Gunner, who has assisted Army veteran and Richmond Hill resident Sgt. Hamilton Kinard since June 2013, is up for an American Humane Hero Dog Award. The award is […]
Hero Dog Award
April 29, 2020
Joseph Hall and his dog Chance make up a therapy dog team and belong to Caring Canines, a part of the San Luis Obispo Dog Obedience Group (SLODOGs). Chance has been nominated and is a candidate for the American Humane Hero Dog Award, which is set to be presented later this year. From places like […]
Pet Supplies
April 29, 2020
To Hailey Perkins and Amber Corduan, it means there is more to this community than you might see. There is a whole community of pet people that make Muncie an interesting, well-known, and diverse city! For example, PineAcre Kennels is one of the many hidden gems of Muncie. PineAcre has been a staple in Muncie for […]
Before adopting
April 29, 2020
Puppies provide us with comfort, happiness and love. But bringing a four-legged friend into your daily life is quite an investment — a pup requires a considerable amount of your time, money and attention. Here’s what to know and do before bringing Fido home. DIG INTO YOUR BUDGET, LIFESTYLE Ensure that you’re ready for a […]
Athlete and service dog keep busy
April 29, 2020
Trying to stay active while self-isolating is difficult for your average person. For athletes who normally split their time between dry-land training and working out in the gym, it is especially difficult, even more so when your gym has been closed indefinitely. Orléans blind, death athlete Kevin Frost has been making do the best he […]
Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)
April 29, 2020
Yesterday, the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force, creating the first fully provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system in Canada. Ontario now has the strongest penalties in Canada for people who violate animal welfare laws. “People care about the welfare of animals and so does our government,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. […]
NYC launches pet hotline
April 29, 2020
The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare announced Tuesday the launch of the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline, which will serve as an information, planning, referral and service coordination hub for residents who need support for their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pets and service animals are a part […]
Service dogs miss the world
April 29, 2020
Imagine being a puppy trying to learn all of the nuances of becoming a service dog going out in an environment that’s suddenly become very quiet. Officials for Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.) are doing all they can to raise and train the 15 puppies that are currently in the program preparing to be placed […]
“Good Boy”
April 29, 2020
“Good Boy” is the June 2020 installment of Blumhouse Television’s “Into the Dark” horror franchise that streams on Hulu. It will premiere June 12, in celebration of Pet Appreciation Week. The film centers on Maggie (Greer, who also executive produces), a woman who gets an emotional support dog (Chico) to help quell some of her […]
How do you say goodbye to a support animal when you need him the most?
April 28, 2020
NORWOOD, Mass. — Four-legged friends often help us through the hardest times in our lives and right now is no exception. The power of a pet to put a smile on your face is especially true when it comes to kids. There’s just something truly special about a dog’s love and loyalty. And they don’t come […]
Pantry offers helping hand for Pets
April 28, 2020
PETOSKEY — Food pantries and meal programs have been in the spotlight in recent weeks as Northern Michigan communities adjust to life under quarantine, but one Petoskey-area business owner wanted to make sure cats and dogs weren’t being left out. Savannah Schlehuber, owner of Nakina & Ko. salon, opened a self-serve, curbside pet pantry in […]
Veterinary ophthalmologist researches treatment for pigmentary uveitis
April 28, 2020
At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems—but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine to diagnosing and treating eye conditions […]
Nonprofit Harley’s Hope Foundation helps pets
April 28, 2020
A local nonprofit, through its free food and delivery services, is helping to keep pets and pet owners together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harley’s Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Pet Pantry, is offering free cat and dog food and delivery services for residents of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties and their four-legged companions […]
FORTUNA IS DENYING SERVICE ANIMALS INTO THE STORE,
April 28, 2020
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If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you.
April 28, 2020
If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you. According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world’s top veterinarians, “Canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be,” says Dr. Richter. “And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition.” According to Richter, some […]
Teen with rare form of muscular dystrophy given drive-by birthday parade
April 28, 2020
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. The sirens that filled the quiet, dead-end residential road in Highlandville brought a smile to the face of Billy Scott. He didn’t know that all the noise was actually the front of a parade dedicated to him, but he knew something was up. On his 15th birthday Billy was getting something most of us […]
Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns
April 28, 2020
NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]
Pitbull rescued from dogfighting starts new life as veteran support animal
April 28, 2020
CINCINNATI — WCPO first introduced you to Promise in November 2019, when she was on the mend from being rescued. “We found her abandoned at a home with a lot of evidence of dog fighting there,” Mandy Franceschina, owner of Rescued & Ready said. “She was the only alive dog we found on the premises.” Franceschina had […]
How Dogs Will Cope After Lockdown
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus has been a testing time for most of us, but thankfully our dogs have been there for us to provide companionship and emotional support through unprecedented times. But take a moment to imagine the upheaval that your dog must be experiencing. Days that were once full of long periods of quiet solitude are […]
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