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Longtime Del Sol Medical Center therapy dog, Duke, retires
March 27, 2020
Longtime Del Sol Medical Center therapy dog, Duke Garcia, retired Friday in a special ceremony. Duke has been serving hospital patients for “42 years” (six human-years). Officials at Del Sol say he’s spent his time at the hospital bringing joy to patients and staff, forming a special bond with Del Sol’s CEO David Shrimp. During […]
Deaf therapy dog cheers up kids with drive-by visits
March 27, 2020
This deaf therapy dog is cheering up students stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis by doing drive-by visits. 🐶How cute is this!?
Meet DeJohn Funeral Homes’ newest therapy dog, Gio
March 27, 2020
The 5-month-old non-shedding, hypoallergenic Portuguese water dog is currently growing and training to join the therapy dog program at the Willoughby Hills funeral home. Gio was born in September and was welcomed into the DeJohn family in December. He is full of playful energy and has begun his Good training and will then begin therapy […]
Therapy dog stolen from girl with autism found dead
March 27, 2020
Three-year-old Dalmatian Lottie was taken from Chloe Hopkins’ home in Peatling Parva, Leicestershire, in early December. An appeal to find the dog was widely shared on social media and was backed by TV Presenter. Chloe’s mother, Gemma Hopkins, posted on a Facebook page about the appeal that Lottie’s body had been found. She told the […]
Frank the Therapy Dog Visits North Elementary School
March 27, 2020
Frank the Therapy Dog and his owner Renee Fleming visited North Elementary School on Friday afternoon to teach kids about therapy dogs. Fleming is the owner of Renee Fleming Chiropractic, located in Godfrey. Recently, she got her therapy dog, Frank, after he went through many classes and much training, she has been bringing him around […]
Therapy Dog Exercising With his Human Will Motivate You to Workout With Your Pet During This Time of Self-Isolation
March 26, 2020
Right now, lots of people are staying indoors (if it’s possible for them) to avoid the spread of the very serious Coronavirus and the deadly disease it causes, Covid 19. We’re all staying inside to protect ourselves and others, and fortunately for our pets, that means more time indoors. Dogs are probably wagging their tails […]
Suzanne Clothier makes training fun for dogs and people
March 26, 2020
Magnes is just four months old, but owner Sarah Tomakich has ambitious plans for him. She’s a psychotherapist, and she hopes her black miniature black poodle can earn certification as a therapy dog and go to work with her when he’s about 2. Ms. Tomakich traveled from Lansing, Mich., to Pittsburgh’s North Hills to spend a […]
One of two therapy dogs missing from West Glenville home found dead
March 26, 2020
“It is with deepest regret and a heavy heart that we inform you that Orso was found deceased he is now home in heaven,” Powers posted on a Facebook page devoted to the search for the two dogs, whom she said have provided therapy and support for her during recent surgeries, and went missing under […]
KENNY, THE SCHOOL OF NURSING’S ENDEARING THERAPY DOG, GIVES ONLINE SESSIONS
March 26, 2020
A 5-year-old Australian mini-Labradoodle, Kenny earned a pet therapy certification with owner Barbero two years ago through Pet Partners and started working regularly at the nursing school and the hospital in October 2018, including weekly sessions at UVA Eye Clinic. Barbero also usually brings Kenny to Grounds during times of heightened stress and activity – […]