SERVICE DOGS IN THE MEDIA

Canine Sniffers

Lung cancer is a common cancer in Europe. A 2012 study reported that it was the third most common cancer (410,000 cases) and the most common cause of death from cancer (353,000 deaths) in Europe, highlighting the need for early and [...]

By |2018-04-13T20:28:03-04:00April 13th, 2018|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on Canine Sniffers

A Win for a girl named Ehlena and a Service Dog named Wonder

(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a disabled Michigan girl whose school refused to let her bring her service dog to class, making it easier for students like her to seek redress for discrimination in federal court. The [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:35-04:00February 23rd, 2017|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on A Win for a girl named Ehlena and a Service Dog named Wonder

ADB Therapy Dogs go to High School

August 31st, 2016 A few of the Animals Deserve Better| Paws for life dogs  began their new school year helping out  a sophomore at Walton High School. This particular student is also a senior Girl Scout working towards her Gold Award, (which is the [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:35-04:00September 2nd, 2016|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on ADB Therapy Dogs go to High School

Hypersomnia and Service Animals- Part 1

Kimberly was recently asked to write a series of articles for the Hypersomnia Foundation and we would like to share it here for you. Posted by Jennie Murray on August 15, 2016 We begin this three-part series with a basic overview of the [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:35-04:00August 17th, 2016|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on Hypersomnia and Service Animals- Part 1

Comfort Dogs to Orlando

ORLANDO — "Comfort dogs" are being used in Orlando to provide encouragement and hope to those affected by the tragic shooting this weekend that left 49 innocent people dead. [PHOTOS: Victims of Pulse nightclub massacre] The Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs have been [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:35-04:00June 14th, 2016|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on Comfort Dogs to Orlando

A day in the life of Beowulf Emory’s first full-time therapy dog

Beowulf Emory's first full-time therapy dog   Beowulf, the newest employee with Emory's Counseling and Psychological Services, is the university's first full-time therapy dog. Already a popular presence on campus, she interacts with counseling clients and visits informally with students during events [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:36-04:00December 1st, 2015|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on A day in the life of Beowulf Emory’s first full-time therapy dog

Giant Newfoundland Assists in Anchoring an Autistic Child

We love this story that appeared recently in an article in AKC.org. Meet Porter the Newfoundland pictured below who has a very important job. LYING DOWN!  Yes, that’s right, Porter is a new kind of service animal trained to deal with elopement [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:36-04:00November 1st, 2015|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on Giant Newfoundland Assists in Anchoring an Autistic Child

VA expands policy to allow service dogs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has amended its policy to allow all types of trained service dogs in VA facilities, including canines that support people with mental health and emotional issues. Previously, the only animals allowed in VA facilities were guide [...]

By |2018-03-21T23:10:36-04:00October 12th, 2015|Dogs in the Media|Comments Off on VA expands policy to allow service dogs
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