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Helping Officers Deal With Stress
December 18, 2020
Two furry faces are helping the Greenfield Police Department relieve some stress caused by the challenges in 2020. The simple sight of a dog can turn a day around. Goldendoodles Ana and Gizmo are the new therapy dogs for the Greenfield Police Department. “The department as a whole, everyone just loves these dogs. It’s just […]
Therapy Dogs Visit Hospital
December 17, 2020
Since 1991, Happy Tails Pet Therapy dogs have been a frequent and welcome sight across Atlanta, in nursing homes, schools and hospitals. However, when COVID-19 hit, all that stopped. Nine months later, the visits have finally resumed at Piedmont Hospital — for the staff. “To have them here and their fuzzy faces, it just brings […]
Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort
December 16, 2020
Therapy dogs have been by Sandy Clark’s side throughout her career. Now she’s trying to help pave the way for the next generation to look at counseling and therapy in a new, brighter light. The Andover resident and professional counselor’s children’s book “Charlie the Therapy Dog” is set to be released in the new year, […]
Therapy Dog Program Offers Benefits
December 16, 2020
Man’s best friend can also be some of the best medicine for patients at Berkshire Medical Center. Dog owner Dr. Rebecca Caine believes that having a canine pal, or any pet, is good for both physical and mental health. “There are a lot of benefits to the patients in the hospital and in other settings […]
Therapy Pup Gracie
December 16, 2020
A new puppy recently joined the Culpeper Police Department with a vitally compassionate mission. Gracie is a few-months-old Australian Shepherd and the agency’s first “peer team support K9,” according to a CPD news release. Lt. Brittany Jenkins is currently caring for the pup as training is completed. Once Gracie is certified, her primary mission will […]
Mac The Therapy Dog
December 16, 2020
People can now have their very own Mac the therapy dog to cuddle. Through a fundraiser launched on Friday (Dec. 11) plush stuffies of the popular University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) dog named Mac have been made available following his passing earlier this year. Long-haired golden retriever, Macbeth (Mac for short), was an accredited […]
Robot Therapy Dog
December 15, 2020
Animals, especially dogs, can have therapeutic benefits for children and young people. But researchers from the UK have found that the robotic animal, ‘MiRo-E’, can be just as effective and may even be a better alternative. “We know that real dogs can provide calming and enjoyable interactions for children—increasing their feelings of wellbeing, improving motivation […]
Pets Together Program
December 14, 2020
To combat the sense of loneliness and sadness many are experiencing due to COVID-19, a national nonprofit is facilitating pet visits to bring people and pets together. Pets Together was created during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Animal Farm Foundation after safety protocols and restrictions limited opportunities to volunteer in the communities they serve. Edmond […]
Meet Boone The Therapy Dog
December 14, 2020
He’s a little beagle on a big mission. Meet Boone, a 3-year-old dog that was maimed and is now turning tragedy into triumph. Boone’s hind legs were intentionally cut off by his former owner when he was 6 weeks old. Tanya and Charlie Diable of Butler Township adopted Boone from Texas. They had a custom […]
Comfort Dogs In Court
December 11, 2020
In a case that is likely to have wider repercussions, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a prosecution witness in a murder trial should have been allowed to have her “comfort dog” sitting by her side in the courtroom as she testified. A state Superior Court panel previously ruled that was permissible. However, […]