Emotional Support Dog News
Family of huskies offering emotional support across South Yorkshire
April 5, 2020
As he chats, six-year-old husky, Thunder, is laid on his owner’s chest – his favourite place to curl up. Adrian bred, delivered and raised Thunder, and it’s clear the pair share a special connection. But Adrian, a South Yorkshire photographer, claims the most impressive thing about Thunder is his emotional sensitivity. “He picks up on […]
NETFLIX FEATURES THE HEALING POWER OF DUDE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG
April 5, 2020
Nothing better than a rainy night and a good binge-worthy show, personally I’m always on the lookout for a show the whole fam can watch together. Throw in a healthy dose of feel-good moments and teachable lessons, and you’ve got a winner. Which is why I was intrigued and cautiously optimistic when I heard about […]
N.J. ATTORNEY GENERAL FINE LANDLORD FOR NOT ALLOWING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
April 5, 2020
A New Jersey woman with an emotional disability and lives at an apartment complex in Vineland, N.J., wanted to get a Yorkshire terrier puppy as an emotional support dog and followed Federal Law and obtained an emotional support animal letter of recommendation touting the benefit, but the property had a “no pets” policy and denied her request. Another New […]
Difference Between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals
April 3, 2020
You’ve probably encountered an emotional support animal or service animal before and if you don’t know the difference between the two, you are not alone. While there can be a tendency to use the names “emotional support animal” and “service animal” interchangeably, the two serve very different purposes with specific legal differences. Check out what […]
Emotional support animals for first responders
April 3, 2020
Not all superheroes wear capes as our local heroes wear scrubs, badges and aprons, said Santa Barbara County Second District Supervisor Gregg Hart. “It’s important we all take steps to protect ourselves and loves ones and perhaps save a life,” Hart said during the press briefing Thursday afternoon. Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg said there has been an […]
Pooch gets love from seniors
April 2, 2020
What’s better than a visit from a two-legged friend? Cuddles with a four-legged one! When it comes to putting a smile on the faces of Bundaberg seniors, pet therapy dog Maizy is an expert. The pooch has been visiting the Carinity Kepnock Grove aged care community once a month, giving cuddles to residents as well […]
Olive, the first dog owned by South Lyon Schools
April 2, 2020
Students in South Lyon are getting a furry classmate. Olive, a 7-month-old black Labrador, is expected to join students at South Lyon East High School this fall, an unconventional addition to enhance the educational environment. Students and administrators alike are anticipating the gain of their furry friend, who is currently in training to be a […]
People foster and adopt pets during quarantine
April 2, 2020
Emily Bates needed some sort of salve for her growing sense of dread. Her solution: adopting a terrier mix named Frankie. Heidi Torres needed a coronavirus distraction for her three children — bored, worried and home from school. Her answer: fostering Benny, a spaniel mix who’d just been pummeled by a car. Liz Bridges, far […]
Therapy dogs being used more to help with emotional support, healing
March 27, 2020
While emotional support dogs are for one person, therapy dogs are for everyone, said Robin Ash, therapy dog trainer and handler. Therapy dogs provide many benefits in many different places, including at Cabell Huntington Hospital, where 14 therapy dogs (a 15th was just approved) visit patients to lift their spirits and provide some much-needed emotional […]
