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Companionship During Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Pets have the unwavering ability to show loyalty and unconditional love to their people; a paw resting on your arm, a nuzzle against your neck, and the deep, soulful gaze they offer. Anyone with a pet, any type of pet, can probably tell you endless stories about how their animal cheers them up and makes […]
Fury Hero
June 1, 2020
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear nothing but fur! Humans aren’t the only ones who make up the London Police Services. Police service dogs help in a big way as a part of the London Police Service’s Canine Unit. Just ask Kylo, who was recently featured on the London Police K9’s Twitter page. Sure, […]
Raising Money For Service Dog
June 1, 2020
Carly Neis has cerebral palsy. She also has a service dog named Oakley, who allows her to live and work on her own. “Without Oakley and this extra set of paws, I don’t think I’d be nearly as independent,” she said. Oakley helps Neis by picking thing up or getting dressed. “She helps me with […]
Dog Walking/Pet Sitting Services
May 29, 2020
Snoopy’s is a family owned, professional pet care service local to Bridgewater. We are insured by Pet Sitters Associates, have many references and a stellar reputation. Our services include dog walking on a regular or occasional basis, as well as pet sitting visits to your home for dogs, cats and other household pets when you […]
Attorney’s Office Adds New Member
May 29, 2020
The newest staff member at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office lay cradled in the arms of his handler and after five minutes of making his public debut, was ready to move onto the next distraction. At four months old, Barrett the golden doodle puppy is still undergoing extensive training to prepare him to work with […]
Pups4Patriots
May 29, 2020
Coleman Natural Foods welcomed the next class of veteran and service dog teams to the Pups4Patriots program, which rescues qualified dogs in need of forever homes and trains them to be service pets for veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The six new pairs were matched and are making headway on training through a commitment the […]
Keeping Your Pup Entertained
May 29, 2020
Is there anything better than a doggo friend? Having a furry pal is the bees knees, but when it’s time to leave, it’s heartbreaking to lock the door on glossy eyes and whimpering cries. If your pup reacts to anxiety with accidents in the house, you end up in an endless cycle of feeling guilty […]
No Longer Marking Dogs
May 29, 2020
An updated version of China’s Directory of Genetic Resources of Livestock and Poultry was released Friday, and it notably does not include dogs on the list of animals that are allowed to be bred, raised, traded and transported for commercial purposes. “With the progress of the times, people’s civilization ideas and eating habits are constantly […]
Service Dog Cast Members
May 29, 2020
Are you a Disney fan? If so, we can guess you follow a ton of Disney related Instagram pages. Maybe even stumble upon some Disney Cast Members who are featured in Instagram photos. But have you ever found a Disney Cast Member’s Instagram page? Well, one of our very own ITM team members this week […]
Bomb-Sniffing Dog
May 29, 2020
A Marine Corps veteran is fighting to keep a bomb-sniffing dog he said he has spent “almost every second” with for the past year at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as their deployment together comes to an end this week, even though it would be a breach of protocol. Defense contractor Constellis hired […]
Service Dog Sponsored
May 29, 2020
It’s been a few years since the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors was introduced to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, but their partnership continues to grow. The GPBR recently began sponsoring its fourth service dog with the organization, which provides specially trained dogs to veterans and first responders who have post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain […]
Paws Giving Independence
May 29, 2020
Paws Giving Independence is a service dog program based in Peoria that trains dogs to help people with various disabilities. During the pandemic, training looks different and PGI is finding new ways for trainers to teach important skills. “There’s still people out there that have disabilities and need these dogs,” said Michelle Yuen, director of […]
Animal Welfare Charity
May 29, 2020
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an avid animal lover and dog mom, so she’s doing her part to assist the U.K.–based animal welfare charity Mayhew as it struggles amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. According to Newsweek, the duchess has been making secret calls to Mayhew, which is currently experiencing financial hardship due to the global […]
Dogs Smelling The Virus
May 29, 2020
We all know dogs have a great sense of smell, but can they sniff out the COVID-19 virus in people? Everything has an order to it, to dog it’s not that big of a deal but to us it is. Dog’s sense of smell is so above and beyond what we we’re able to smell […]
Guide Dogs Goes Virtual
May 29, 2020
Leanne Wilson doesn’t go anywhere without her dog, a black Labrador retriever named Kanyon. The dog guide is not only a beloved companion; he helps the Welland resident, who is blind, maintain her independence. “Kanyon guides me around and helps me with things like crossing the street and navigating all the sidewalk furniture — things […]
Medical Service Dog
May 29, 2020
Craig Hodgkins and his medical service dog Foxy have been together just a few days, but the Pittsburgh man said he already feels like it’s been a life-changing experience. And a life-saving one. “This was my last hope … She looks in my eyes and I feel relief,” he said. On Thursday at Memorial Park […]
Pet Owners Companionship
May 29, 2020
The social ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States involve more Americans spending time in their homes. For pet owners, this means spending more time with their pets. A recent survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital describes how this could impact how pet owners care for their animals going forward. “The human-animal bond […]
Local Animal Rescuer
May 29, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a generous outpouring of people helping people get through the disruption of normal life. Pets on the other hand, have not received nearly the same attention. Kandace Kuwahara saw the disparity of neglect for pets and sought to make a difference. Kuwahara, who runs a non-profit organization called […]
Emotional Support Dog ID Cards
May 29, 2020
More than just a pet, we understand that your trusted canine companion is a key part of your life. Officially qualify and register now — serve notice that the support your dog provides is essential to your quality of life. Proper identification such as tags & vests along with documentation is key to avoiding public conflicts. Get Yours Instantly. Federal […]