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Here’s How To Exercise Your Dog Indoors, According To a Professional Trainer
March 30, 2020
Many of us have been under self-quarantine for days now in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of all this, our dogs are probably wondering: Why don’t we go on walks anymore? Am I a bad dog? No, buddy, you’re not a bad dog. Never! But, you could be a bummed out dog […]
A new therapy puppy for Miles Kohls
March 30, 2020
Miles Kohls of Hutchinson is a sponge. The 5-year-old likes new faces, new places, and once he does his gallop around a group of people, he begins to open up. He is also a caring boy, according to his parents Matthew and Melissa Kohls. If anyone from a baby to an adult is upset, Miles is […]
Local Pet Resources Open in New Jersey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020
Even with all of Hudson County in coronavirus induced self-isolation we sometimes need things. Yes, humans, primarily, but also our most beloved family members of all — our pets. Pets could require emergency attention, food, or even medications. If that happens, you’ll want to know what’s still open so that you can get there quickly, get what […]
Funeral Home Therapy Dog Offers Comfort to Grief-Stricken Humans Who Lost Loved Ones
March 30, 2020
Funeral director Nora Pavone knows well that for her patrons, it can be intimidating walking into the visitation room for the first time. That is why bereaved clients who walk into the Marine Park Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York, are immediately greeted by someone who “really can read emotions,” the director told People. It […]
Lily the therapy dog (and her human partner) to retire from Rockland District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit
March 30, 2020
When Detective Lt. Mary Murphy of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit retires in April after 31 years in law enforcement, her partner will retire, too. That’s because her partner is a golden Lab named Lily, 10½, who also lives with her. “It’s a good time for her to retire,” Murphy said. Fighting […]
Turning a love of dogs into helping others
March 30, 2020
Mammoth School High School Counselor and dog lover Kim Ragsdale has always had a dog and is now venturing into the territory of being part of a therapy dog team. Renley, Ragsdale’s young goldendoodle recently graduated from the therapy dog in-class training class Love on a Lease program taught by Cate Jaus and Shelly Law, […]
Scout The Super Bowl Star Has Passed Away
March 30, 2020
Scout is a lucky Golden Retriever that first had his moment in the spotlight during his dad’s WeatherTech Super Bowl Ad in 2019. He and his dad, David MacNeil, had a special bond, and MacNeil often referred to Scout as his “spokescanine.” It was all fun and games until Scout was diagnosed with an aggressive […]
A service dog in training brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
March 30, 2020
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles to health care […]
Coronavirus: Dog owner tackles self-isolation loneliness by taking pet to visit neighbours
March 30, 2020
A dog owner is taking her pet bulldog to visit neighbours to help battle self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. Jenny Bromfield visits neighbours’ houses with her American bulldog Rocky who provides a welcome distraction for those stuck inside their homes. The 37-year-old says Rocky gives out plenty of hugs and attention to those most in […]
Dogs are being trained to sniff out coronavirus
March 30, 2020
Extensive testing for the novel coronavirus is a crucial weapon against the pandemic, as seen in countries like South Korea, which was able to significantly flatten the curve and Germany, which is testing an average of 500,000 people a week. COVID-19 screening can help authorities get a better picture of the number of active cases […]