VIA The Conversation … “As many as 1 in 5 of the roughly 2.7 million Americans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since … More
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Service dogs trained in prison help first responders and war veterans heal
In many cases, dogs are not just man’s best friend, but also their heroes. This is especially the case for first responders … More
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, … More
Dunkin’s Dogs For Joy Program Includes The Cutest Canine As Its Chief Joy Officer
“Dunkin’ Donuts’ philanthropic arm, the Joy in Childhood Foundation, is launching a full-time service dog program called Dogs for Joy. … More
Capturing The Bond Between Service Dogs And Their Humans
Brittany Wong in her piece “23 Photos That Capture The Bond Between Service Dogs And Their Humans … My life truly … More
Helping Veterans and Pets Create New Beginnings Together
Pets for Vets is Helping Veterans and Pets Create New Beginnings Together I was blessed to meet volunteers from … More
Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society
Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society Beginnings Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS) began as a dream in the early 2000’s, and through the dedicated efforts … More
Getting a Dog May Save Your Life
Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don’t. By … More
Animal-assisted activity in the intensive care unit
ICU Management & Practice, Volume 17 – Issue 3, 2017 “Animals are being introduced into hospital settings in ever-increasing numbers. Emerging … More
Humane society offering free pet adoptions for military service members
VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) – The Humane Society of Southwest Washington is celebrating Veterans Day by giving away furry friends for free. Starting … More
