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Alliance For Animals Helps Family
May 14, 2020
A local family is grateful for the help of Oklahoma Alliance for Animals after their service dog almost died-Bella the dog fell suddenly and severely ill recently. Her owner lost her job due to the pandemic and couldn’t afford to take her to the emergency veteran. Bella is a seizure alert dog for a young […]
Mom Raising Money For Service Dog
May 14, 2020
Sarah Jones smiles happily in pictures with her sister and her daughter, but underneath the smile, there’s a darkness. The 20-year-old suffers from Bipolar II Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. Jones says it impacts her everyday life, but each day she puts on a brave for her 2-year-old daughter. But some days, […]
3 Puppies Ready To Be Trained
May 14, 2020
The Big Sky chapter of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), an organization devoted to training service dogs that can be gifted to disabled owners, welcomed three puppies at Great Falls International Airport on Tuesday; the puppies came from Santa Rosa, California. Chapter president Kim Monroe says it’s hard giving them up once they are trained, […]
Dogs Endure Emotional Difficulties
May 13, 2020
Moody, unpredictable and with an striking disregard for the rules, teenagers can be hard to handle. Now it turns out the same is true for adolescent dogs. Researchers say they have found that pooches become less responsive to instructions from their carer during adolescence. And the parallels go further. “Generally teenagers that have a less […]
Social Distancing With Companions
May 13, 2020
In these times of social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, people with disabilities depend on their service dogs more than ever. Thanks to Canine Companions for Independence, they’re being provided with these helpers for free. The nonprofit has six regional training centers across the country. There are still more than 400 people with […]
Uber Refused Man With Guide Dog
May 13, 2020
A man from Cardiff is taking Uber to court over claims they refused to pick him up with his guide dog on more than 100 occasions. Cardiff-based entrepreneur Dan Williams is bringing a case against the multinational ride-hailing company after he claims they regularly refuse to pick him up with his dog Zodiac. Dan, who is […]
Star The Service Dog
May 13, 2020
Star is a certified service dog trained to help Louie Belluomini, a veteran, who served our country for nine years with duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He came home from overseas proud of his service but swept up in the fury of PTSD. With nightmares ripping up his life, Belluomini found K9s for Warriors in […]
Finding A Furry Friend
May 13, 2020
The things that are especially easy, when it comes to loving a tail-swishing, whisker-rubbing, tongue-lapping, wet-nosed cuddler? Refilling the water bowl is easy. Making sure your cutie’s go-to toy is in good shape, and not too gnawed upon, is easy. Keeping their favorite blankie clean? So easy. And now meeting your potential soul mate, of […]
Dogs Used For Emotional Support
May 13, 2020
According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, courthouses in Oklahoma are using emotional support animals to help children testify during difficult cases. Many of the dogs that are being used as emotional support animals are trained in Oklahoma state prisons. The dogs are rescued from local shelters and taught skills needed to be emotional support […]
Doggy Day Care
May 13, 2020
It might seem like a trivial thing for some, but a North Side day care center for dogs has been a huge help for some medical professionals and essential workers by remaining open during the pandemic. Pathways to Independence of Central Ohio has helped the workers to stay afloat during a tough time. Parents count […]
Benefits Of Having A Pet
May 13, 2020
You probably know the joy of being greeted by your pet at the end of a tiring day. Their happy and calming presence can elevate your mood and lower your stress in a matter of seconds. What you maybe weren’t aware of are other, very specific physical and psychological advantages that your pet provides. Reduces […]
Dog Groomers Providing
May 13, 2020
THE ISPCA HAS advised dog groomers that they can provide emergency services for clients whose dogs need urgent grooming to prevent welfare problems. The association said it has received a number of queries from dog groomers and their clients raising concerns about the welfare of dogs that urgently need to be groomed during the Covid-19 […]
Veteran’s Service Dog
May 13, 2020
Right before the coronavirus lockdown was in place, Joe Tasby was admitted to Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas. He suffered from lung disease and from a heart arrhythmia. During his stay, his daughter came in every day to care for his guide dog, Cupid. Tasby is a blind veteran, so Cupid is extremely important to […]
Preparing Dogs For After The Pandemic
May 12, 2020
If dogs could talk I’m sure they would say they are loving having us home all the time. And we humans sure love to lean over your home office chair and give our fur baby a belly rub. Many people have used this extra time at home to bring a new dog or puppy into […]
Strong Service dog
May 12, 2020
A service dog was forced to have its leg amputated after being shot in a Caroline County neighborhood. Richard Sibert and his family live in the Lake Land’Or subdivision and are in disbelief about what happened steps away from their front porch six days ago. Sibert is a two-time cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with […]
An Animal Companion
May 12, 2020
An emotional support animal can be nothing short of a lifesaver for many people struggling with mental health problems. Much like a guide dog, emotional support animals will help you through stressful and anxiety-inducing situations you would otherwise find very difficult to handle on your own. On top of this, they provide companionship through tough […]
Canine Cancer Treatment
May 12, 2020
Oncology company PharmAust (PAA) has found success in its canine cancer treatment trial. Pet dogs with naive B cell lymphoma were treated with new monepantel (MPL) tablets. Six out of seven dogs completed the “at home” treatment with their owners. One dog failed to medicate in accordance with the study and was removed from the […]
No Ordinary Dog
May 12, 2020
The almost 20-year war on terror has claimed many American casualties. For those who survived their time on the front lines, sharing their stories can be therapeutic. That includes former Navy SEAL Will Chesney, who participated in the mission to take down Osama Bin Laden. He’s now written about it in a book titled No Ordinary […]
Man’s Best Friend
May 12, 2020
A Lakewood Marine is doing his best to honor the soldier that has had his back on and off the job. Richard White-Pickett, a contractor for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, has spent his last year working and living with his partner, bomb-sniffing canine, Abel. The team serves their country by helping clear and […]
Animal Get On Zoom Video Calls
May 12, 2020
Video calls are bringing families and friends together during the pandemic. Some are also taking people for a walk on the wild side with animal cameos. Through a non-profit animal sanctuary in Northern California, people across the world have been using Zoom to visit llamas, goats, sheep and cows. Nate Salpeter, a co-founder […]