Roxy is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who’s been providing comfort and happiness to the students at Lawrence High School. As a therapy dog for four years now, Roxy joins the seniors as they graduate this spring. Roxy will even wear a cap and gown to join the graduates.

Her owner, English teacher Keri Lauxman, recalls the time when the LHS administration was skeptical about having a new therapy dog around. The school’s previous therapy dog already retired. But because of Lauxman’s persistence, she was able to convince the school.

Roxy is able to sense when something is not right with a student. A junior at the LHS who suffers from depression and anxiety, Andi Grimes, recalls how Roxy sat with him on the floor or spent a quiet moment with him. He expresses his joy that someone like Roxy can understand him.

It’ll be Roxy’s 5th year as a therapy dog for the LHS next year.

Article source: LJworld.com

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Reggie Smith is an Army veteran who dislikes recalling his experiences in the Gulf War. His wife, Christene Smith, says that Reggie is having nightmares and tends to shut down when he hears certain noises.

When Reggie spoke about his struggles with a Veteran Affairs counselor, he realized that he was going through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He figured out that he’d seek the assistance of Operation Delta Dog, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for veterans.

Finally, a 2-year old labrador chocolate mix named Triton was introduced to Reggie. Reggie said he immediately felt a connection with the dog. Triton would wake him up when he’s having nightmares and nudge him.

Just recently, Reggie had a bad experience when he was denied service at a Lowell restaurant where the employees refused his request to have his service dog with him. Despite Reggie’s explanation about the ADA law, still, they weren’t allowed.

Sarah Stratton, Operation Delta Dog’s operations coordinator, spoke with the restaurant owner, Edil Cunha, whose primary language was Portuguese. Cunha regretted the incident. His friend also explained to Reggie that he wasn’t aware of the ADA.

Because of the incident, Stratton hopes that governments would help create official certifications for service dogs. Since service dogs are going to be here for a long time, educating people would help.

Article source: Sentinel & Enterprise News

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One fan that definitely helped the Cavs succeed last Monday was a therapy dog named REMINGTON. He currently works at the University of North Carolina but was sent to meet the Cavs prior to Game 4 against the Raptors.

J.R. Smith, the team’s forward had a wonderful time with REMINGTON. He’s played with him and helped take his mind off the game. This made him feel much better. Smith says that a therapy dog can indeed help athletes in their games. In fact, the Cavs have been considering getting one.

Source: News5cleveland.com

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Nubby, a 7-year old chihuahua, was born without 2 front legs. But despite his condition, he’s received training as a therapy dog. Nubby helps patients in medical centers throughout the greater Phoenix area cope with their illnesses. You’ll see him being pushed in his little red carriage.

Nubby’s lack of front legs serves as a reminder to everyone that a disability doesn’t have to defeat you or make you feel challenged. Deidre Grafel, Nubby’s human companion, says that any dog can become a therapy dog. What is most needed for these therapy animals is proper training. There are a number of organization these days that can totally transform ordinary dogs.

Source: Medshadow.org

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Source: Mirror.co.uk

If there are individuals who would benefit from the presence of therapy animals, these are the sick and terminally ill. Good news, therapy animals may be able to visit wards regularly. The Royal College of Nursing looks forward to the day that the all-out ban on assistance animals in hospitals be stopped.

To date, this endeavor is being pursued at Southampton General Hospital where Leo and Lottie, two therapy dogs, visit a couple of children with various health conditions. So far, Leo was able to help kids diagnosed with cancers and brain issues. For example, Leo helped divert James Davison’s attention while a nurse was plastering his leg.

While some organizations hesitate to allow dogs inside hospitals because of possible allergies and infections, Amanda Cheesley from the Royal College of Nursing says that these dogs can save a ton of lives. After all, they’ve been trained and insured.

Source: Mirror.co.uk

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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