Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Russell, Kentucky is blessed to have not just dedicated people but animals, too.

Elizabeth Townsend, the executive director of Morning Pointe brings her Jack Russell terrier to work almost every day. He brings joy to the residents and staff, giving due attention to those who need it. Everyone can cuddle him, pet him, or talk with him.

A huge black mastiff named Midnight Moon from Portsmouth also visits the facility when his owner does a circuit.

Many residents bring their pets in their apartment too, which is encouraged at Morning Pointe. As Katie Smith, life enrichment director at Morning Pointe says, “They always remember to care for their pets.

They also have a sanctuary for injured turtles—a garden with flowers and vegetables, a garden tended to by the residents themselves. They also accept turtles donated by the community.

Smith is also reaching out to vet clinics and society to get more pets to visit them. For interested volunteers, your pet must be licensed as an emotional support animal or as a therapy pet and should have a proof of immunization.

Article source: herald-dispatch.com

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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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One Step Closer therapeutic riding center in the greater Bay Area upholds the highest standard of equestrian therapy. The center is in a Path International Premiere riding location in Morgan Hill, California.

People who are rejected at able-bodied riding centers can turn to OSC where they can learn riding with equines like Miss Abby and Mr. Me Too for children and Mr. Sunshine, Chief, and Miss Liberty for adults and veterans.

The riding center started with one rider and one equine. Today, they have a dozen horses and dozens more of volunteers who see the transformation in the riders.

The owners of the riding center tell us how a veteran once said the program changed his life. For one parent, riding helped her son who is diagnosed with autism to socialize more and have better focus.

For volunteers and riders, learn more about One Step Closer at http://osctr.org/. They are located at 15770 Foothill Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA.

Article source: abc7news.com

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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Brandon Forder, the vice president of the family-operated Canadian Pet Connection, widely known as The Pet Expert explains the impact dogs have on troubled teens.

Since the growing popularity of emotional support therapy dogs in the United States, their impact is clear on the society including those with PTSD, victims of child abuse, and the elderly.

According to Forder, the unique demographics of teenagers are known to suffer from loneliness, angst, and depression, among other negative feelings.

On the contrary, studies show that pet ownership during childhood and adolescence can lead to cognitive, educational, and social development. Forder further explains that dogs provide judgment-free affection and awkward-free intimacy.

Meanwhile, teens with violent or aggressive tendencies are advised against keeping an animal at home.

Article source: themeafordindependent.ca

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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The word about scams has reached the Department of Transportation and they recently issued a statement about which animals get to fly for free.

Trained, documented, and therapist-approved animals are flying on airlines for free and it doesn’t matter how many ESAs you have.

Scammers have taken advantage of these rights and claim their animals are ESAs to avoid paying airlines hundreds of dollars.

Some animals cause trouble on the plane biting passengers and going to the bathroom. DOT clarifies that airlines should ask for documentation on training and passengers should notify ahead to avoid problems between species on the plane.

Airlines are to comply with the new guidelines over the next 30 days. DOT is expected to release a final set of rules by fall of 2020.

Article source: cbs6albany.com

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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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office adopted a rescue dog in May 2017 and the police canine is on a mission to rescue others ever since.

Standing out from the K-9 working dogs in the MCSO is Lily, the only therapy dog in the sheriff’s office.

Elizabeth Long, her primary handler for over 2 years explains the profound impact Lily has at MCSO. The therapy dog comforts children during interrogation and women who are victims of domestic violence.

Lily trained for 8 weeks at the Paws & Stripes College in Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and later graduated with a Law Enforcement Investigative Therapy Dog Course.

Article  source: wcjb.com

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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Animal-assisted therapy shows a positive impact for people diagnosed with autism, behavioral problems, depression, addiction, and other medical conditions.

Animal therapy includes the likes of dogs, cats, birds, pigs, and horses (equine therapy).

Now, Mountain Horse Farm, a bed-and-breakfast in Finger Lakes, New York, offers animal therapy in the form of cows.

In comparison to horses, cows lie on the grass, inviting a practice called cow cuddling.

An equine therapist supervises the sessions and monitors the animals to ensure they have a positive experience, too.

As of this writing, only two cows can do the job of animal therapy and take on no more than two one-hour sessions a day. Bella and Bonnie are highlander-Angus crossbred cows who can be pet, brushed, or talked to as a form of de-stressing.

Article source: livekindly.com

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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Over 6,000 highly-skilled assistance dogs have found new homes with individuals with disabilities. The dogs were trained by Canine Companions for Independence or CCI and placed in the homes of those in need—free of charge.

CCI is a nationwide, nonprofit founded in 1975. They now have six regional offices around the country and recently opened a facility in New Albany, Ohio.

The CCI breeds, raises, and trains Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers or a cross of the two to serve, protect, and help those in need. Training a dog can cost up to $50,000 but, with the help of sponsors, are given to those in need for free.

Initial training is with a puppy raiser—volunteer work that is valued by Lilly Mitsui, the president of the Inland Northwest Chapter. For more puppy raisers, she says, means more trained dogs in the hands of people who need them.

Meanwhile, a sponsor of the local chapter in Ohio, Mountain West Bank is accepting donations for CCI throughout August. Interested sponsors can visit their main branch on S. Division and Highway 200.

Article source: bonnercountydailybee.com

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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#MilitaryDogsStamps are trending online since a booklet of 20 stamps was issued on August 3 at the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha.

USPS Art Director Greg Breeding designed the hand-sketched stamps which were brought to life in Adobe Illustrator by DKNG Studios. The designs featured red, white, and blue colors and white stars to show the patriotism exhibited by the military working dogs.

Canine breeds featured in the illustrations included the German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Labrador retriever.

David C. Williams, vice chairman of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors served as the dedicating official of the ceremony. He was joined by other military veterans and law enforcement officers to dedicate the stamps.

Article and image source: northcentralpa.com

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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Calling owners of pets that love to comfort and provide stress-relief, you may want to volunteer your pet for therapy work.

Kit Darling, president of the pet therapy org Aggieland Pets with a Purpose, reveals the benefits of pet therapy to different types of people. She volunteered her dogs and attest to the positive impact pets play when taking on this role.

Non-judgmental in nature, they provide joy and comfort no matter what the person feels.

Pet therapy is useful in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, and even in classrooms.

Therapy animals help relieve stress, anxiety, improve communication, decrease loneliness, and lower blood pressure.

Organizations like the Canine Good Citizen test help train therapy dogs. Larger groups like Pet Partners and Therapy Dogs International certify the animals and refer a place to volunteer.

Article source: The Bay City Tribune

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

Service animals trained and certified by law to do work for persons with disabilities can wear a leash, a harness, and a “do not touch” sign.

Non-certified animals and emotional support animals do not have the same rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.

Starting August 1, putting this vest on animals not certified to wear it will cost up to $1,000 in penalties.

The House Bill 1259 was signed by Republican Governor Doug Burgum on April 17 and put into effect on August 1. It was sponsored by Jamestown Republican Rep. Bernie Satrom to address the increasing cases of service animal fraud.

Article source: Valleynewslive.com

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.