Emotional Support Dog News
Living With Your Emotional Support Animal
May 11, 2020
In British Columbia, the Strata Property Act governs the relations between stratas and their owners/tenants. This law says very little about what a strata may or may not do in relation to pets. All it says is that if you live with a pet in a condominium at the time a pet prohibition/restriction is passed, […]
Pets Provide Companionship. Consider Adopting a Pet Who Needs You
May 8, 2020
Recent news reports featured rows of empty kennels at animal shelters, telling of more happy endings for homeless animals. Adoptions have definitely increased while homebound Americans seek pets to help them deal with isolation and stress. Pictured here is rescue dog Charcoal (now named Coal) who was recently adopted from Loving All Animals by CeCe Campbell and Janet Hardie. While […]
Going Viral: Day 40 under COVID-19 Lockdown
May 8, 2020
As we all know from reading and listening about Covid-19 these past weeks, one of the big issues is trying to figure out who has it, who is capable of transmitting it, and where indeed the bugs for this virus might be lurking. So, I was more than delighted to read that dogs might be […]
Can’t Wait To See Her Grow
May 8, 2020
PLATTSBURGH — About a month ago grad student Emily Anderson drove downstate to pick up pup Paisley Mae and experienced her first-ever moments as a dog mom. While the SUNY Plattsburgh student, going for her masters in education, thought some considered pet parents to be more like owners, she disagreed. “I’ve always thought, ‘I love puppies. I […]
Animal Welfare Groups
May 7, 2020
The Pandemic is taking a toll on the operations of animal welfare groups in Singapore as donations drop and fewer volunteers allowed on premises. Social distancing measures and circuit breaker regulations have prevented groups from holding regular fundraisers and limited the number of volunteers who can care for the animals under their charge. Ms Jessica […]
Pets Providing Peace During The Pandemic
May 7, 2020
People and families throughout the region are continuing to adjust to a new normal of physical distancing guidelines, stay-at-home orders and other developments of the coronavirus pandemic. Since the global health crisis can cause added stress, some people are finding comfort in the companionship of their pets. Marie Haigh, of Pottstown, homeschooled her three children […]
Cole The Deaf Dog
May 7, 2020
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray issued an invite to Cole the Deaf Dog suggesting he pup over to the studio and appear on her show. Cole and his human sidekick, Chris Hannah, fired up the Colemobile. The duo headed to New York City to spread their message of acceptance, a mission they launched two years ago at Mennies […]
Lil Bub And Beyond
May 7, 2020
Three weeks after Lil Bub died, her owner, Mike Bridavsky, sat disheveled in his recording studio listening to his audio archive of the cat’s meows, purrs, “chirpy purrs,” snorts, and snores. “No other cat makes sounds like that,” he said with unabashed pride. “There’s like, syllables and stuff.” Bridavsky started building his collection of […]
Pick Up After Your Pet
May 6, 2020
When I walk down the street, why are there piles of dog feces on the sidewalk? Are there laws that owners of dogs pick up their pet’s feces? Is it not toxic to humans? The way it makes me feel, is angry! At the owners, it is not the dog’s fault. Most of the time […]
Assistance Dog Learns To Do Washing And Gardening For Horwich Woman
May 6, 2020
MEET Sailor, a lively, charismatic pup who can do the washing, drying, and gardening. It might sound like a dream come true to have such a useful dog around the house, but his help is a lifeline for one Horwich woman. Sailor lives with Caroline Hall, 41, who has struggled with mobility issues since suffering a […]