Emotional Support Dog News
Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns
April 28, 2020
NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]
Pitbull rescued from dogfighting starts new life as veteran support animal
April 28, 2020
CINCINNATI — WCPO first introduced you to Promise in November 2019, when she was on the mend from being rescued. “We found her abandoned at a home with a lot of evidence of dog fighting there,” Mandy Franceschina, owner of Rescued & Ready said. “She was the only alive dog we found on the premises.” Franceschina had […]
How Dogs Will Cope After Lockdown
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus has been a testing time for most of us, but thankfully our dogs have been there for us to provide companionship and emotional support through unprecedented times. But take a moment to imagine the upheaval that your dog must be experiencing. Days that were once full of long periods of quiet solitude are […]
Dog stays connect with students virtually during remote learning
April 28, 2020
With students around the city learning remotely, teachers are digging deep to keep kids connected, and they’re turning to some four-legged friends for help. Mushu is a member of the Department of Education’s Comfort Dog Program. He provides educational and emotional support at school to hundreds of sixth through eighth graders. When New York City […]
Inseparable retrievers are captured snuggling under the same blanket and watching the sunset together in heartwarming photos
April 28, 2020
The incredible bond between a pair of retrievers has been documented in a series of adorable photos. Golden-brown Kiko, eight, and five-year-old Watson, from Spokane, Washington, were introduced to each other in June 2015. Owner and professional photographer Jennifer Medrano, 26, originally from Mexico,rescued Kiko at eight months old with Watson taking an instant […]
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for new coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The pet dog of a family taking part in a study at Duke University is apparently the first in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Chris Woods, the lead investigator of the Molecular and Epidemiological Study of Suspected Infection (MESSI), confirmed in a statement to CBS News that, “To […]
Tips for training
April 27, 2020
Caroline Gresham and her family have been thinking about adding a new member to their family for a couple of years. So her family, like many others, decided that now might be the chance since they are spending more time at home. “Zachary (Dad) spent an hour one day pretending to be a dog for […]
Coronavirus and your pet
April 27, 2020
For many of us, our everyday lives have changed dramatically, suddenly, as the coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, crossing continents, invading communities large and small. Although there are hundreds of existing coronaviruses in humans and animals, this brand-new “novel” coronavirus has never been seen before and has proven to be highly contagious among humans. […]
coronavirus pet concerns
April 27, 2020
The Oklahoma Humane Society has responded to animal concerns regarding the coronavirus. “Although it is true that some pets such as cats, hamsters and ferrets might develop mild illness if exposed to a person with COVID-19, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pets can transmit it to people,” said the OHC. “Please continue […]
Will 2020 Mark The End Of Emotional Support Animals On Airlines?
April 27, 2020
Michael Goldstein Contributor Travel In 2020, the issue of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on planes may come to a head. Airlines for America, an airline lobbying group, is pushing for new rules for “animals in the sky” that would effectively limit the service category to trained animals, such as guide dogs. This would eliminate untrained […]
