The Good Samaritan Medical Center has a new program which their doctors believe to be great for helping patients recover. Their program involves therapy dogs which will be making rounds at the building to brighten up the day for patients.

Howard Kirkpatrick, the owner of one golden retriever, said, “It really gives them a lot of comfort to see him and any of the dogs and pet them, especially when you’re not feeling well the pet therapy seems to just really brightened her day.”

Research reveals that pet therapy lowers people’s pain, anxiety, and depression.

The owners of the dogs visiting Good Samaritan Medical Center say that their dogs have been tested and trained for certification. This means that they were evaluated on how well they handled noises and maintained the ability to stay calm around food.

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Two women who were animal lovers since they were little found themselves working hand in hand to help many veterans. These women are Dr. Rhonda Phillips Black and Lori Stevens. Black is the founder of the Country Friends Veterinary Clinic which used to be her home. Stevens, on the other hand, founded Patriot Paws. Let’s hear their stories:

Dr. Rhonda Phillips Black 

Black grew up with farm animals and mentioned that she always wanted to become a vet for horses. She began practicing privately after 3 years out of school. She ran her clinic Country Friends Veterinary Clinic for 30 years. Now, she wants to work with Patriot Paws and helps with the medical needs of the non-profit.

Lori Stevens

Lori Stevens was the type of kid who brought strays at home. She started her career with dogs by working as a mobility service dog trainer. Her dad was a veteran and passed away. Her service dog organization Patriot Paws ensures that a service dog will really make a difference in a veteran’s life. Stevens once said, “There is nothing like when you get that phone call or a text from a veteran who says their dog totally changed their life.”

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Love is a wondrous feeling. It is a gift of life and it makes our world shine brightly with color. What more happiness would you feel if you met your perfect match? You may feel butterflies in your stomach and your smile reaches your ears. This is the love story of Justin and Holiday in the month of love.

Holiday is an assistance animal and she met Justin 4 years ago when they were paired by the Canine Companions for Independence. In their 4 years of being together Justin’s, affection for Holiday has remained. That is why days before Valentine’s, Justin wrote Holiday a letter to show his love for her:

“Holiday – Taught me to play catch, loves stuffed animals just like me, makes me laugh, always loves me, helps me make friends, calms me down, kisses me when I am upset, helps me fall asleep (and wake up,) likes Legos, can run faster than me, and helps me not be lonely, I know Holiday was made special just for me. She makes everything better.”

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Andy Szasz, a civil engineer from Southampton, England was rushed to intensive care in 2016 after suffering from pneumonia. He was also battling bowel cancer beforehand. The doctors decided to put Andy in a medically induced coma when he started to stop breathing.

People at the hospital, however, were astonished when Szasz’s Schnoodle, barked to wake him up 3 days before the planned date to bring him back. Andy’s Schnoodle is named Teddy and is 6-years-old. Since then, the staff of the hospital allowed Teddy to visit him until the day he was discharged.

Szasz who just woke up from the coma said, “I was so surprised to see Ted, but my mind was made up – he’s my guardian angel.” Teddy won a top animal prize after. Now, the dog continues to change the lives of others as a hospital therapy dog.

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The Footprints of Hope Project is a program organized by the Veterans for Wildlife. It is in South Africa, corroborating with Care for Wild. The project was developed to help war veterans who are suffering from PTSD cope with day to day life by caring for endangered rhinos.

The Rhinos who are currently endangered, live within the sanctuaries of the Care for Wild. It is the largest orphan Rhino refuge in the world. In the project (Footprints of Hope), both veterans and Rhinos live mutually. The veterans’ traumas are healed by living with the therapy Rhinos, and the Rhinos are protected and cared for by the veterans.

“The main goal of the project is to give them coping mechanisms so that when they go back to the U.K., they can use these coping mechanisms in their day to day lives to deal with their struggles.” – Wes Thomson, CEO, and Founder of Veterans for Wildlife.

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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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A visit to the dentist is something that many patients dread. It makes them feel anxious and stressed. But dogs? They have a unique ability to calm people down. People who tremble in fear can relax by just petting a soft and fluffy dog.

At the La Cantera Dental from San Antonio, there is a 3 and a half-year-old Poodle mix named Macie. Patients who have their appointments on Thursdays and Fridays get to see Macie. Kids who are patients at the office look forward to having appointments now that Macie happily greets them. Macie’s presence transformed the dental experience, making it positive.

Dr. Henry Chu said he got the idea for having a therapy dog when he noticed a patient anxiously clutching a balled-up piece of paper. He then said, “I thought we have to do better than a piece of paper.”

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We often hear about cats and dogs being therapy animals. Who would think that birds could be trained as well? At Balfour Senior Living, from the neighborhood of Stapleton, birds are the main source of happiness for residents.

Senior residents always look forward to visits from therapy birds. They said that the visiting birds help them feel calm and happy. Some residents who used to have doubts about the birds had their anxieties put to ease. Others say that the birds gave them a new purpose and something else to look forward to in their retired life.

The therapy birds’ handler, Jackie Kendall-Gebel volunteered at Balfour Senior Living for over a year. Having grown up on a farm with chickens, she always knew that birds could have an impact on humans. By bringing the birds to the community, she said that “There’s something about watching the smiles and watching people that are in pain or suffering start to relax.”

Image and article source: denver.cbslocal.com

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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 homeless person whose identity he wishes to be kept secret for the sake of his family’s privacy has a mix-German Shepherd named Slayer. Slayer was recently stolen from him. He last saw Slayer when he left him with a friend before he when he went to visit his children.

When the homeless man came back, Slayer and his friend were gone. Friends said that his friend and Slayer left in a truck with a couple. The homeless man also met a couple who attempted to buy Slayer for a hundred dollars. He refused them and came back with a $2000 offer which he refused again.

He believes the couple that wanted to buy Slayer is the same couple that left with his traitor friend. When the homeless man was asked if he wanted another dog. He replied “No, never. I want Slayer to come home.”

Article and image source: globalnews.ca

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Ann Furgurson was a teacher in Salt Lake City and taught English to 14-16 year-olds that were ex-gang members. Fourteen years ago she brought her dog to school one day and saw a different side to the delinquents. She saw that her dog made the tough teens show a gentler side and since then, Ann got interested in therapy dogs.

Nowadays, Ann integrates the use of therapy dogs in the school setting. She uses therapy dogs to work with children in the special education curriculum or to make her other students feel relaxed and happy. Sometimes her canines help the students focus and do better.

Ann believes that dog therapy can boost a student’s academic performance — especially students who have emotional and behavioral problems and with communication disorders. She continues the practice until today and will do the same in the future.

Article and photo source: montrosepress.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.

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