Emotional Support Dog News
Introducing Joy
May 12, 2020
CPS found Joy through a partnership between themselves, Victim Services of SDG&A and Koala Place. Joy has undergone extensive training to provide physical, social and emotional support for those she interacts with, particularly those who have undergone stress or trauma. Property/Exhibit Manager and Quartermaster for the CPS, Danielle Lauzon has been Joy’s handler since 2019 […]
Having A New Dog In Your Home
May 11, 2020
As a dog lover, you probably treat your pet like a member of the family, or maybe they’re the only roommate you’ve got. Your canine friend provides good company, but for this to happen, you have to take care of them. This means you should provide for both their emotional and physical needs. Before bringing a […]
Lucy Hales Emotional Support Dog
May 11, 2020
Lucy Hale believes she knew her dog Elvis in a previous life because they are “entirely too connected”. The Pretty Little Liars star adopted the Maltipoo in June 2016 and the canine has become so famous that he even has his own Instagram account. And in an “Ask Me Anything” video interview with Elle U.S., […]
Coast Guard Mascot
May 11, 2020
A beloved member of the U.S. Coast Guard’s St. Ignace crew has advanced in the ranks thanks to her loyalty and good work. Onyx, a 13-year-old black Labrador retriever, received a shiny new pin — a gold anchor with a gold star — denoting her advancement to Senior Chief Petty “Pawfficer” for her service as […]
Activities For You And Your Pet
May 11, 2020
It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their pet for emotional support, which is particularly important during times of uncertainty. You […]
Good Canine Citizen
May 11, 2020
From not being able to take your dogs on a walk to dealing with their frequent mood swings to rescuing dogs and puppies during lockdown, there are multiple issues to deal with for animal lovers. Paramita Das, a canine trainer and behaviourist — trained by renowned dog trainer and behaviourist Shirin Merchant and John Rogerson, […]
Dog Trainer Offers Classes
May 11, 2020
When the novel coronavirus pandemic forced longtime dog trainer Pat Rapaport to temporarily shut down her facility, she was concerned about her four- and two-legged clients. It prompted her to offer online training classes as an option, and Ms. Rapaport said Monday it’s proven so successful she plans to continue offering them when she reopens […]
Adoptions During Coronavirus
May 11, 2020
The phones started ringing, and emails came pouring in, at shelters for abandoned dogs and cats around the region in mid-March. The inquires have been coming ever since, as families and single people stuck at home decide the time is right to welcome a furry friend into their lives. It’s one of the more unexpected […]
Help Prevent Attacks
May 11, 2020
The Postal Service continues to fulfill its mission to provide essential services that process and deliver information, communications, and goods vital to residents. To ensure the safety of our delivery personnel, the Postal Service is asking dog owners to keep their animals secured when deliveries are being made. The Postal Service offers the following safety […]
Pets In A Pandemic
May 11, 2020
Dogs and cats — as well as livestock — appear to have little to fear from the coronavirus pandemic. While the outbreak is believed to have started when mutated viruses spread from infected animals — likely bats — bats to humans in a Chinese wet market last year, there is almost no evidence to suggest […]
