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Aside from being our loyal companions, dogs have this natural ability to give us a sense of calm with their mere presence. That’s precisely what a soon-to-be service dog named Wynn provided to the emergency room staff at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Hospital employees credited the good girl for bringing much-needed emotional support
When Debra Mejeur’s emotional pet support dog, Lola, went missing during a family vacation in Illinois, her world turned upside down. But in what can only be described as a Christmas miracle, Debra and her husband Steve were recently reunited with their beloved black Lab mix three years after they were separated! In October 2017,
If you’ve ever experienced a dog’s love, consider yourself lucky. These animals don’t discriminate; they love us no matter who we are and what we look like. They don’t mind our imperfections and shortcomings – all they care about is spending time with us. These loyal companions deserve nothing less than what they give us
In these trying times, super heroes, in all shapes and forms, have stood out for their assistance to those in need. Not all heroes wear capes but as part of heightened safeguards against COVID-19, this therapy pet wears a ‘super suit’ to help a woman through her cancer treatments. We have hailed medical workers, sanitation
We may not realize it most of the time, but we depend on dogs for a lot of things. We rely on them for our safety, for emotional support, for companionship, and more. These four-legged creatures are the most loyal friends we could ever have, and I’m sure we’ve all wished they had longer lives.
At school, a furry figure constantly watches over 7-year-old Hadley Jo Lange – her service dog, Ariel. The youngster attends St. Patrick Catholic School in Louisville, Kentucky. And recently, the elementary school surprised her by including a photo of the adorable Labradoodle in its yearbook. The dog was featured on both the kindergarten class page
A black Labrador named Boomer has been working with the National Park Service (NPS) for almost 10 years. He was first recruited by the Chickasaw National Recreation (Oklahoma) Area in 2011, and later this month, the K-9 will move on to a new chapter in his life – retirement. After being in service for 56
A yellow Labrador named Sully will receive a Public Service Award from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for the loyal service he provided to George H.W. Bush during the last six months of his life. According to the ASPCA, the award is given to “to an outstanding animal or
Henry the service dog is living his best life. Aside from taking care of his mom, Jessica Paulsen, the pair often goes on Disney World adventures together! Henry went to live with Jessica in early 2017 to be her service dog. Jessica has a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Henry is there
Last Friday, November 30, 2018, the world was saddened with the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush. Aged 94 years old, the former president of America definitely lived a long and fulfilling life. With only 7 months after his beloved wife, Barbara Bush, passed away, George H.W. Bush joined
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a mental health issue that causes the victim of it to suffer from severe anxiety, unwanted flashbacks, and haunting dreams. According to statistics, the invisible illness, PTSD affects around 7.7 million of American adults. And most of the people who can share how it is like to battle against
It takes a lot of guts to be a part of the military, you have to be physically fit, mentally stable, and emotionally strong. The time that soldiers spend in the battlefield, away from their family, friends and loved ones surely have an adverse effect on our honorable military men. In the Vietnam war alone,