READING, MA — The Reading Police Department’s newest officer walks on four legs. The department dubbed him Officer Cooper, choosing from a pool of more than 250 names submitted by members of the Reading Public Schools. Cooper, partnered with School Resource Officer Brian Lewis, will begin his stint as a comfort dog at Reading Memorial High School. Lewis will contact …
PEABODY, MA — The spirit of a young girl who was taken from the Peabody community too soon will live on in the first Peabody Public Schools comfort therapy dog charged with bringing a lift to those students in times of trouble and trauma. The Peabody School Committee on Monday approved School Resource Officer Eric Ricci’s introduction of “Ella” the …
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The student veteran’s lounge at Texas A & M – Corpus Christi is literally going to the dogs, and there’s a good reason for that. A new therapy dog program in it’s initial stage provides a new alternative way to assist veterans as they transition to student life. They help them deal with the stresses of …
Dr. Jane
February 7, 2022
Nach fast einem Jahrzehnt vorbildlichen Dienstes als Komforthund in Newtown hat sich Maggie, die Golden Retriever, mit ihrer ewigen Familie und ihrem Hundebegleiter nach Florida zurückgezogen. Maggies Beitrag von sanfter Liebe und Freundlichkeit in der Stadt begann kurz nach der Schießerei an der Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHES) am 14. Dezember 2012 (14.12.). Zu der Zeit waren Maggie und ihre …
Dr. Jane
December 30, 2021
Joyanna saves dog with cancer SPCA from Wake County A 10 year old rescue dog dying of cancer wants to spend his final days in a loving home. Wake County’s Raleigh, North Carolina SPCA shared a cry for help on social media with Joyanna, a terminally ill female dog with a “volleyball-sized breast tumor.” Read moreRescue group says toothless puppy …
Dr. Jane
December 7, 2021
From WFSB employees Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) – A lot comes to the life of a Yale Police Department officer. Officer Rich Simons and his K9 partner Heidi spoke to Channel 3 about it. Read more9 dog-friendly Austin eateries and patiosAny day, Patrolman Simons, a 28-year-old Yale PD veteran, and his K9 partner …
Dr. Jane
October 16, 2021
By Bonnie O’Connor Caring for your pet in old age is very special. The bond you had with your dog or cat is strengthened by the loving care in the twilight. So many older animals are given to animal shelters with their families after years. Taking care of your aging pet can get expensive, but doing so is a privilege …
Taeko Ota sits in the living room of Amazing Grace & Care’s assisted living in Fullerton, combing the fur of Ombi, a cat who sits on her lap. Ombi purrs. Every now and then it moves its head back and forth or rolls back and forth and lifts its paw. Ota, 90, continues the gentle strokes. Both are satisfied. Maybe …
Dr. Jane
September 30, 2021
Taeko Ota sits in the living room of Amazing Grace & Care’s assisted living in Fullerton, combing the fur of Ombi, a cat who sits on her lap. Ombi purrs. Every now and then it moves its head back and forth or rolls back and forth and lifts its paw. Ota, 90, continues the gentle strokes. Both are satisfied. Maybe …
Dr. Jane
September 26, 2021
HELENA – Some of the newest members of the St. Peter’s Health team are not doctors or nurses. In fact, they are not humans at all – they are two specially trained service dogs. Blue Bonnet and Mocha are both golden retrievers and have important roles in the hospital. “Her mission is to support and comfort patients and make them …
