Local dogs from the Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa (KFAAA), in Whanganui, are featured in Sue Allison’s book called: “Friends inDEED: Assist Dogs and their People”. In the book are Molly, the diabetes response English Cocker Spaniel, Delta, a trained white German Shepherd, Lola the racing Greyhound, and Nina the Borzoi.

The book is filled with deeds on how these dogs saved their owners from various problems in their lives, stories of their journeys to become assistance animals, and the bond they shared with their owners.

“Friends inDEED: Assist Dogs and their People” has a 4.5 score on GoodReads and is available through New Holland publishers.

Source: Whanganui Chronicle

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The Nashville Humane Association is getting busier each day as more dogs fill their kennels. “We can not keep up with the demand which is crazy to think about but sometimes we don’t have enough animals for how many adopters we have,” said NHA Executive Director Laura Charvarria.

Aside from that, some people with pets who are losing their homes add to the rise of dogs being surrendered to the humane. However, the humane has their own safety net program that aids struggling people in keeping their pets at home by providing landlord assistance and pet food.

If you are interested in giving a new home to the animals in the Nashville Humane Association, you can visit their website by clicking here.

Source: NEWS4 NASHVILLE

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The current Americans with Disabilities Act define service animals as dogs trained to work and provide assistance for individuals with disabilities. Mini horses are also included in the list of service animals.

But there is a confusion in North Dakota on whether a miniature horse is allowed to enter private and public premises. If House Bill 1230 gets successfully passed, miniature horses in North Dakota will be clearly defined and added to the list of the federal regulation as service animals permitted to enter establishments.

Jenny BrodKorb, Executive Director of Service Dogs for America in Jud, N.D., wrote in a testimony saying, “Having North Dakota Century Code align with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) removes confusion as to which animals specifically can be considered for service animal work.”

Source: INFORUM

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Bella and Daisy are two dogs both owned by Silvia, 8, and her sister Nadia Hernandez, 6. The two sisters were safe along with their grandmother, Maria Barraza of Hastings but both dogs were trapped in the basement and suffered from smoke inhalation as the home burned down.

Thankfully, Bella and Daisy were rescued due to the efforts of the neighbors telling the firefighters about the dogs trapped inside and the firefighters’ brave and quick response. If the dogs didn’t survive, we would have all been crushed” said Barraza.

The dogs are now recovering and are improving every day. However, they still need medications for a full recovery. “I’m happy to see them,” Silvia, the older sister of Nadia said.

Source: Hasting Tribune

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The Charlottesville-Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CASPCA) is going to increase the number of clinics they hold this year. Angie Gunter, the CASPCA CEO, said, “Last year brought struggles to many families. We hope that by offering low-cost health care for pets more frequently, we will be able to provide support for pet owners in our community. Our goal, as always, is to keep healthy pets in loving homes.”

Microchip and Rabies Clinics will be held on the first and third Sundays of every month while the Compassionate Care Clinics will take place on the second and fourth Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is to help more pet owners access low-cost care for their animals. To avail of the services of these clinics, people need to show proof of the need for public assistance such as disability, Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, or unemployment.

These clinics are all by appointment only. People need to send an email to clinic@caspca.org or call (434) 973-5959, ext. 206 for an appointment. If you need more information on the Microchip and Rabies Clinics, click here. For more information on the Compassionate Care Clinics, click here.

Source: CBS 19 NEWS

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Start looking for the cat where it was lost or last seen. Check the back alley of the neighborhood, garbage cans, treetops, your neighbors’ area, or abandoned buildings near your residence. Don’t hesitate to check back even if you’ve gone far looking for your cat.

Spread the news on social media. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are good platforms to quickly let people around know that there is a cat missing. Post clear photos of your lost pet and the details on how to contact you in case they find the cat. Then, ask your friends and family members to share your post to let other people know.

Print and post flyers. Since your neighbors already know that your cat is missing, ask permission if you can post your flyers on their fence and trees. Ask permission from local restaurants and stores as well to post your lost pet’s flyer on their window.

When searching for your lost cat, look around during quiet times and in quiet areas. Your cat would usually come out of hiding early in the morning or late in the evening when the surroundings are calmer without bustling cars and people.

Source: silive.com

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The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen a 130% increase in pet food demand because pet owners have struggled even more to feed their pets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Paws Pantry – the name of the foodbank service was launched back in October 2019 due to the charity seeing poverty-related issues seen on a daily basis.

“The pandemic has seen a huge increase in demand for our pet food bank. Wherever we can, we want to support pet owners to keep their pets with them in happy homes. We know first-hand just how much pet ownership can contribute to combating loneliness and supporting positive mental health in people, and pets are happiest when they are with their dedicated owners,” said Jamie Simpson, director of operations at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

Do you want to donate and help struggling pet owners feed their pets? Please visit the charity’s website by clicking here.

Source: Edinburgh EVENING News

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Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. has now relocated to a larger area on the North East side of Indianapolis. This is to support their needs for growth and for the training of more service dogs due to the sudden increase in demand.

The company is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to the training of rescued shelter dogs for diabetes alerts, seizure alerts, and psychiatric services. 6120 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis is the new training facility for Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.

Jennifer Cattet Ph.D. is one of the founders along with her husband Jack Topham. She said, “We knew the old location was going to be temporary as soon as we moved in. The location and timing of a local veterinarian that was retiring couldn’t have been a more perfect situation.”

If you want to know more about the services Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. offers, you can contact them by calling Dr. Cattet at 317-991-5400, message via email, or visit their site at medicalmutts.org

Source: BENZINGA

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Jimmy Nicholos doesn’t need much aside from Boots, his chocolate-colored Labrador. But during New Year’s Eve, a woman came to the Start Rescue Resale Store, a Sherman Oaks thrift shop that funds pet rescue adoptions where Jimmy works.

The woman offered to groom Boots. Rene Ruston, owner of the store said that Nicholos confidently-handed Boots to the woman because apparently, she had groomed the dog once before.

This time, however, the woman drove away with Jimmy’s beloved service dog and never came back. Hours later, the woman phoned claiming that Boots ran away in a park. Which was suspicious. The dognapper kept on calling Ruston and Nicholos with changing and contradictory statements as to why Boots ran away. Then, she stopped taking Ruston’s phone calls. If you live in L.A. and have information about Boots, you can call or text (818) 522-7311 to info@lostmydoggie.com. Otherwise, be careful of handing your pets over to strangers to avoid them from being stolen from you.

Source: SPECTRUM NEWS 1

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A legally blind 84-year-old man was walking his Labrador Retriever when he slipped on ice and fell into a brook. The Labrador named Samantha then went frantic barking and running around the area the owner fell into.

Lucky for the old man, a woman was living near the area in the woods. She heard the dog making a ruckus not far behind her house and immediately called the York County Sheriff’s Office to report the problem.

Upon the officers’ arrival on the scene, they found Samantha still barking trying to get their attention. The officers followed Samantha into the woods and found the dog’s owner almost frozen to death. The old man was saved thanks to his dog, the woman who called the sheriff’s office, and the officers.

Source: NATURE WORLD NEWS

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