Lou Lewis from Nashville is an Army veteran with a very well-known 9-year-old, 80-pound Greyhound. Petey, the dog’s name, works together with Lou in providing therapy to other veterans through animal visitation.

The non-profit organization called Pet Partners trained both Lou and Petey into becoming a therapy animal team. They have partnered with the Veterans Affairs back in 2019. As a result, a visitation program was created which Lou and Petey works on.

In one of the visitations, the team encountered a patient with difficulty speaking. When Petey met the patient, they were able to say the word “dog.” This is one of the signs animal-assisted therapy can improve the lives of those suffering from mental and emotional problems.

Source: VAntage Point

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Twillow Rose, an award-winning Shiloh shepherd therapy dog, has touched the lives of people from Calgary. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2019 and was forced to retire because the treatments failed.

In honor of her service, residents of the city gathered at Pearce Estates Park for a concert. A local musician named Christopher Barran wrote the song titled “Roses Love the Rain” and performed it during the gathering.

The pooch was trained and is owned by Straja Linder King, a former instructor from the University of Lethbridge. Now, she specializes in psychotherapy and animal-assisted clinical art therapy at Strawberry Moon Counselling. She said, “I’m so blessed that she’s still on earth.”

Source: CTV NEWS Calgary

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An Emotional Support Dog’s (ESD) purpose is to reduce the impairment of a person caused by physical, emotional, or mental health conditions. However, it doesn’t mean that your ESD needs to undergo specific training.

ESDs can help their owners just by being by their side or through interaction. Despite these helpful benefits, ESDs still aren’t classified as service dogs. The training these animals receive determine their qualification for the ADA.

Unlike service dogs, ESDs cannot enter specific premises as mandated by several US state and federal laws. A few examples are public transportation and business establishments. Yet, since ESDs are pets, “no pets” policies made by landlords don’t apply to them.

Source: INSIDER

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The Dixie Fire, which is still raging as of 1:14 am on the 9th of August 2021, has kept the firefighters in the area very busy and stressed. In the struggle to put out the biggest fire in California’s history, Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry have brought their dogs to comfort the firefighters through hugs and smiles.

California firefighter Melissa Bell said, “When you have them here, you’re able to pet them and show the love. It’s just a really special connection. And when people are out on the fire line for a long period of time, it’s long and draining days so it helps boost the morale when we come back and we’re able to pet dogs. It just brings a whole other energy.”

Our salute goes to the Lutheran Church Charities for this unselfish act of helping firefighters put out one of the greatest threats to California’s wildlife and environment.

Source: ENTERPRISE-RECORD

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A restaurant in Bradford refused to let a pastor’s service enter the premises. Ganesh Ponniah, the owner of the establishment called Golden Taste of Asia, said, “Any dog is not allowed.” This caused an incident that led to the education around legislation in the area.

“We tried to explain to him, but he just wouldn’t listen,” said Cory Kostyra, interim pastor at Bradford Community Church and an owner of Lily the service dog. Ponniah, in his defense, did not know anything about service animals and issued a public apology for the incident.

This is a sad event for both the pastor and the restaurant owner. However, it will also be a good opportunity for Bradford’s accessibility advisory committee to educate businesses about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Source: BARRIETODAY.com

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You may have seen small dogs enter places that sell food such as groceries and retail stores. You also want to know if there are any laws that permit your pup from entering restaurants. The answer is no. Pets aren’t allowed to enter restaurants according to federal and state law.

This is due to food safety rules. Allowing an animal to enter food service establishments could hold that the restaurant and animal owner in violation of the mandates. Service dogs are indeed allowed to enter these establishments only, “If their presence is unlikely to result in contamination of food, food-contact surfaces or food-packaging materials,” said Brian Long, public affairs director for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Source: StarNews Online

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Have you ever wondered why Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are mostly dogs? It’s because canines are more responsive to training. Cats are also good companion animals and can bring a variety of comfort. Yet, they don’t display the same level of trainability as dogs do.

Dogs have been part of human lives since time immemorial. The bond we’ve shared with them goes beyond just master and servant. Most families around the world already consider their canines as family members. This makes dogs highly capable of sympathy towards our feelings.

Lastly, dogs have varying personalities depending on their breed and upbringing. You can choose a small companion if you prefer someone tiny to hug or be with when you sleep. If you want a bigger and more athletic emotional support partner, you can also opt for bigger breeds.

Overall, dogs are the best in all fields of animal companionship. It is our duty to reward their loyalty and unconditional love by providing them with the right care and even more than the affection they give us.

Source: Viva Glam Magazine

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Pet ownership has become a major contributor to keeping our mental health in check amidst the pandemic. And adoption rates have increased as people with no furry companions inquire shelters to have their own partner in lockdowns or quarantines.

While this is a good thing because people in need of companionship also open opportunities for rescue dogs to find a loving home, most adopters tend to forget that owning a pet is a huge undertaking.

Part of this commitment is giving time to care for the dogs and having the financial necessities to provide food and other important needs such as healthcare. Not to mention having a solid plan of what happens to their pets once everything goes back to normal.

If you intend to adopt a dog today, you must think about everything thoroughly and prepare for the cost and process.

Source: MAVERICK LIFE

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The CHA Animal Shelter, located in Columbus, Ohio, removed 17 dogs from a house in Shadyside. This was after the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) requested them due to observed negligence from the area.

There were also more than 90 dogs that were rescued in late May. These dogs were found living in single-wide trailers without access to food, water, or even fresh air. “When the ASPCA assists with the rescue of animal victims of neglect or cruelty, our priority is not only to remove those animals from harm but to provide them with the care they need to prepare them for life in new, loving homes,” said Jasmine Holsinger, a member of the ASPCA.

The dogs have undergone behavioral and medical treatment ever since the first rescue phase and are now in preparation for adoption. Interested in adopting one of the rescued dogs? Visit the CHA Animal Shelter’s website by clicking this link.

Source: Columbus Messenger

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Savanna Parafox was sexually assaulted at a Colorado college. She came home to Arizona to recover and heal from the traumatic event. Not only that but her mother Georgie, Exceptional Heroes’ chief executive officer and founder, also lost her job due to the pandemic.

Despite these harsh challenges, they have formed a duo in Goodyear and started a business to help others. They also recruited Georgie’s mother, Doris Koine, to fight alongside their battles. “We are a manufacturing company; however, Savanna created a patent-pending product that is for mental health, as well as mental wellness. She developed it two years ago, during her own healing process.”

The products are plushies modeled after Monroe the rabbit and Shelby the American bulldog. Both are endorsed by mental health care professionals and backed by cognitive science.

Source: West Valley View

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