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April 13, 2020
Eric Caron, a retired guidance counselor who has been blind since birth, recently moved to a new home. He noticed his guide dog, a yellow Labrador retriever named Ryan, had trouble leading him across a busy intersection he must cross regularly. Caron knew what that meant: It was time to retire Ryan, a near-senior citizen […]
Service dogs-in-training
April 10, 2020
We want to know what it’s like for you working from home during the coronavirus and social distancing. Whether you’re at home, a cabin or escaped to a beach somewhere, snap a picture of yourself working from home for our Coolest Remote Offices showcase, and perhaps another without you so we can see the big […]
Service dog helps veteran
April 10, 2020
Mike Gordy has been out of the military since 2002. For 18 years, he has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mike used methods like music to help with his PTSD, but he says that wasn’t enough, so he signed up for a service dog. “I’ve been on a waiting list since August or […]
Service dogs welcome in store, but not kids
April 8, 2020
Single parents are expressing their frustration after Menards announced a new policy not allowing children under the age of 16 inside the store because of COVID-19. The company posted the message on it’s website explaining anyone who appears to be under the age of 16 will be asked to show ID. The policy also calls for […]
Second Service dog found dead
April 8, 2020
The owner of a missing service dog said the dog was found dead in the same pond her other service dog was found. According to a Facebook post, when scuba divers were first looking for the service dogs, they found Orso but could not find Lucia until Tuesday because she was covered in weeds. The […]
Training Service Dogs From Home
April 7, 2020
Many service and assistance dogs around the country are still being trained from home by professionals. That includes professional assistance dog trainer Halli James, who’s caring for four dogs in-training, including her two pet dogs. It comes as Canine Companions for Independence launched a new “puppy cam” last week that is currently monitoring a litter […]
Service dog training helps Veterans
April 6, 2020
While serving in the U.S. Army, service members are joined by a “battle buddy” – a friend to watch out for them. For some local veterans, that friend is four-legged and furry. While serving in the U.S. Army, service members are joined by a “battle buddy” – a friend to watch out for them. For […]
Pairing service dogs with veterans
April 6, 2020
Lawmakers are pushing to pair service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not provide service dogs for mental health conditions. Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members (PAWS) Act of 2019, introduced by U.S. Representative John Rutherford (R-FL), would create a competitive grant program through the VA for organizations to […]
Rescue team mourns death of service dog
April 5, 2020
The Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue (SAR) team is mourning the death of one of its most beloved members, service dog Luke. Luke, a 14-year-old golden retriever who searched with Comox Valley SAR for seven years, died this week. According to search manager Paul Berry, Luke’s time with the team took him on countless […]
Service dogs benefit veterans
April 5, 2020
When Ryan Bodge retired from the Air Force after serving nearly three decades, he had an urge to continue the fight. Bodge spent 27 years in the Security Armed Forces in the ground troop and took eight tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired in early March as lieutenant colonel and is a Purple Heart […]
