Claire Barnett is a cum laude from Vanderbilt’s Peabody School, with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development. She lives an extraordinary life and doesn’t let her autism and ADHD stop her from achieving her dreams or doing what she wants.

Barnett has been skiing since she was 3 years old. When she had the opportunity to ski again after contracting COVID-19 and recovering from it, she took it. The problem was, her service dog, Maeve, wasn’t allowed to ski with her.

“But when the ski patrol officers flagged me down, they insisted that no matter what the ADA says, service animals are not allowed on the slopes,” said Barnett. Luckily, Maeve was allowed to ski with Claire due to her persistence.

Source: HUFFPOST

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63-year-old Veterinarian Toshihiro Funatsu advises pet owners to make their pets be familiar with people other than themselves. Another important point to follow is to make the pets get accustomed to traveling and other places other than the owner’s home.

This is to reduce the chances of pets feeling separation anxiety or other forms of stress in case a disaster strikes that could potentially cause a displacement. Funatsu said, “A pet will like a carrier if by putting food inside you make it think that it’s a place where they get to eat.”

This message is brought as a reminder of the Great East Japan Earthquake that destroyed the city of Yukihashi in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Source: The Mainichi

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Guam already has had its stray animal problems for decades. But this time, it only has gone from bad to worse. Part of the growing problem was people were freeing the animals from traps that have been set under the orders of the mayor.

Local officials have estimated that 25,000 to 60,000 stray dogs and cats are roaming village streets. People are concerned as to what happens to the animals that have been trapped. It’s probably the reason why they’re releasing the animals.

Funding could soon be made available to address the growing stray animal issue which poses risks to children going to school and going back to their homes.

Source: THE GUAM DAILY POST

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As the popularity of therapy animals grows, so does the number of animal types used for emotional therapy. Some even have registered peacocks, monkeys, sloths, horned lizards, turtles, and snakes as their emotional support animals.

In the case of India’s Cow Cuddling Center, they let you hug cows as a way to improve human health. However, India is not the first and only cow cuddling center in the world despite the country’s roots in Hinduism – where they believe cows are sacred.

The Dutch were the first to introduce the concept of cow cuddling, “Koe knuffelen” in the native tongue. The United States also has its own cow cuddling centers.

Source: BIG THINK

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Not every non-profit organization aims to shelter animals in need. A group like ElderDog has the mission of helping seniors in the Kamloops community. The assistance they provide ranges from walking the animals, taking the pets to veterinarian appointments, or re-housing the pets when the owner can no longer care for them. They’ll do anything petcare-related as long as it helps an elderly person live an easier life.

“If you are a senior dog owner who requires assistance in caring for your companion, or if you are interested in volunteering to assist in its work, you can find out more information at www.elderdog.ca, or by calling 1-855-336-4226,” advises Tianna Smidt, the Pawd leader for the Thompson Okanagan ElderDog group.

Source: CASTANET

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Relief is ready for Oklahoma City residents who have lost their animals due to the Winter Storm Uri. However, the deadlines are approaching.

Amy Hagerman, an agriculture policy specialist with Oklahoma State University said, “The first program is the Livestock Indemnity Program. This is going to pay for animals that are in excess of normal mortality.”

She also added, “Any losses in hay, forage, feed, and that’s going to be in the, what we call the ELAP Program. Again, that notice of loss, it’s a shorter window for that notice of loss, that’s only 15 days.”

There are a lot of farmers who will need assistance and the help available might not be available for all. This means you shouldn’t wait to avail assistance. It’s highly recommended to contact your local Farm Service Agency within 15 to 30 days of an incident such as a winter storm. Upon contacting the agency, you must provide supporting documentation as well.

Source: KOCO NEWS

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As pet lovers, we appreciate the companionship our pets provide us in our lives. That’s why we return the favor by giving them a safe cozy home, cleaning them, and feeding them highly nutritious meals.

When we’re away, we also hire someone else to look after our pets. But not all of us consider what happens to our beloved furry friend when we pass out of schedule. To start, you must consider who you would like to look after your pet when you’re gone.

It’s best to talk to that chosen person first because they may not want the responsibility of adopting your pet. It’s also good to name a substitute beneficiary if the primary person in your will can no longer take care of your pet when you’re long gone.

Then, leave money for the upkeep of your pet to minimize the responsibilities of your beneficiary. If you cannot find someone to take care of your pet, you can choose a specialist charity to be written in your will.

Source: This is MONEY.co.uk

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Boston is the new recruit of the Anything is Pawsable program after Erin Chrisman posted on Facebook putting her other puppies for adoption. This program trains puppies to be assistance dogs. Upon completion of training, the dogs are then to be donated to families in the surrounding community for free.

When Sandy Gerdeman, the founder and the leader of the program and owner of the doggy daycare saw the 8-week-old Black Labradoodle, she thought that he would be perfect for the Anything is Pawsable program. This is because the program takes in donated litters to produce assistance dogs.

Those who are interested to donate for the needs of the dogs in the program, have puppies for donation, or are in need of an assistance animal in Auglaize county, visit https://k9to5doggydaycare.com or call 419-300-K925.

Source: The Daily Standard

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The Santa Monica Animal Shelter (SMAS) relaunches its volunteer program after experiencing a shortage of staff and budget cuts due to the pandemic. The city removed the animal control officers and kennel attendant positions when it faced financial difficulties due to the lockdowns.

“The more enrichment and attention animals get the more likely they are to be adopted,” said Carmen Molinari, chair of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation and a ten-year volunteer.

This is true because without volunteers to train the sheltered animals, the animals are less desirable for adopters as their unruly behavior could damage house objects. The SMAS is looking for volunteers to help with taking care of the sheltered animals.

Are you interested in signing up? You can call the shelter during their business hours at 310-458-8595. Just ask for Martin Hernandez. He’s the one who coordinates the program.

Source: Santa Monica Daily Press

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Max the English Springer Spaniel has been awarded the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Order of Merit after providing virtual therapy to thousands of people during the pandemic. The honor is said to be equal to the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award.

PDSA director general Jan McLoughlin said, “He has become a true ambassador for the positive impact that animals have on mental health and wellbeing, which is more important now than ever.” Max is also the first animal to receive the award.

One of Max’s highlights of heroism was giving his owner a reason to live after experiencing a disabling road accident and severe depression.

Source: Evening Standard

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