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"I'd Like to Do Twice as Much": Dog Fancy's Ernie Slone and His Therapy Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013The way we feel about our dogs has been changing for a long time, as I’ve often noted. In my lifetime (and in my own life) they’ve gone from the barnyard to the backyard to the… Full Article ›
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From Prison Pup to Famous Therapy Dog
By Shayna Meliker, Nov 22, 2012As Michele Pich took hold of the dog’s leash, the prisoner handing it to her had only one request. “Please, just promise me that you’re going to love her as much as I love… Full Article ›
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Hospital Honors a Beloved Therapy Dog With a Retirement Party
By Shayna Meliker, Jun 25, 2012Patients and employees gathered at a hospital in Sacramento, Calif., last week to celebrate the retirement of one very dedicated employee: a therapy dog named Hazel. For the past nine years,… Full Article ›
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3 Ways Your Dog’s Nose Could Save Your Life
By Jennifer Paull, May 16, 2012When news headlines trumpet a dog sniffing out trouble and saving someone’s life, there’s often a dramatic story to tell: a fire, an explosive or a search-and-rescue operation. But… Full Article ›
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From "Thug" to Therapy Dog in Training — A Rescued Pit Bull Gets a New Life
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 20, 2012Last summer when a teenage boy and his father were robbed on a bike trail in Portland, Ore., the alleged mugger brought along some muscle — a large Pit Bull — to intimidate the pair into… Full Article ›
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Blind Girl Reunited With Stolen Therapy Dog
By Shayna Meliker, Apr 13, 2012A blind 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy awoke to a heartwarming gift on Thursday: the return of her therapy dog, Millie. Two weeks ago, a white car pulled up to Andrea Taylor's home in… Full Article ›
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A Day in the Life of Gracie the Grade School Comfort Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mar 5, 2012She arrives at school bright and early each morning to greet parents and children as they come through the door. Contrary to what you may think, she’s not the principal or a… Full Article ›
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A Decidedly Different Kind of Service Dog: Ministry Pups
By Carrie Sloan, Feb 27, 2012Call them mutts on a mission, whether they're assisting in the pulpit or ministering to the sick across America. They’re known as ministry dogs — and their flock is… Full Article ›
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Lucas and Juno: The Special Relationship Between a Sick 4-Year-Old Boy and His Dog
By Michelle Leifer, Jan 27, 2012As nearly anyone who has adopted a dog or cat from a shelter can attest, there’s something special about a rescued pet; it’s as if the animal senses he’s been given a second… Full Article ›
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From the Gas Chamber to the Good Life: Checking In on Daniel the Wonder Beagle
By Linda Fiorella, Dec 19, 2011Daniel’s miraculous story began on October 3, 2011, when the abandoned Beagle mix, along with 17 other dogs, was placed in a gas chamber to be euthanized at an Alabama shelter. But just 17… Full Article ›
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See 9/11 Therapy Dog Eli at National Dog Show
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Nov 21, 2011From the start, Sherry Hanley knew Eli was special. And it turned out that the beautiful Belgian Sheepdog wasn’t special only to her — he’s been an extraordinary presence to the… Full Article ›
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How One Enterprising Boy Financed the Seizure Service Dog He Needs
By Liz Ozaist, Sep 8, 2011For a 7-year-old boy, Evan Moss has garnered a great deal of success. This summer, he wrote, illustrated and self-published a book; got his name on a coveted Amazon best-seller list; and graced… Full Article ›