The Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo hosted its annual animal-gram fundraiser for three years in a row now. The money raised will be used by the local rescue program for the upkeep of the petting zoo and to help more animals in need.

Shelby Michalewicz, who runs the non-profit, said, “A lot of times in the community if (people) find something they will take it to the animal shelter, but usually animal shelters aren’t equipped to take on exotic or livestock animals,” she added, “We wanted to be a source for the community for all the above that are not a cat or a dog.”

For more information about Tiny Hooves or how to help the rescue shelter, visit this link.

Source: TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM

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Thousands of National Guard Troops will be stationed in Washington D.C. for a whole month in the light of the recent Capitol Hill siege. For the 250 guardsmen staying at the Hamilton Hotel, their Valentine’s season just went from cold to wholesome.

This is because a DC nonprofit called People Animals Love brought 12 therapy dogs two weeks ago as a gesture of gratitude for the troop’s noble service for their country.

Joe Palminteri, the Hamilton Hotel director told GNN, “Seeing hardened military men and women, roll around on the ground with these amazing dogs, as if no one is watching, truly filled our souls with happiness and gratitude.”

Source: GOOD NEWS NETWORK

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A Doodle isn’t technically a breed. It’s more of a hybrid by mixing a Poodle with other dog breeds. They are well known for being very friendly and athletic. They also make good companions and guide dogs. Find out which the best Doodle dog is for you:

Labradoodle – Labrador Retriever and Standard/Mini Poodle mix. Best for owners who love daily walks.

Aussiedoodles – Australian Shepherd and Poodle mix. The best dog for owners who like to play games.

Goldendoodles – Golden Retriever and Standard/Mini Poodle mix. Best for assistance animals.

Whoodles – Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and a Poodle mix. Best for the allergic and people with families.

Scnhoodles – Miniature Schnauzer and a Miniature Poodle mix. Best for children companionship.

Source: South Florida REPORTER

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Little is written about how the streams in Anchorage are having high levels of fecal coliform bacteria. The public trails are also said to be littered with dog poop and the diamonds in baseball parks have to be checked for fecal matter before children can play.

In addition to the poop issue, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the US according to a World Health Organization (WHO) statistic. This prompted the Municipality of Anchorage to consider proposing amendments to Title 17, sections 17.05.010 and 17.10.010 of the municipal code.

If you live in Anchorage, it’s best to support the proposal. It will make the city a safer place to live in for humans and animals alike.

Source: Anchorage Daily News

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The 4 Paws for Ability of Xenia, Ohio is getting ready to hold its second annual puppy bowl – a fundraising opportunity. The funds raised will be used to offset the cost of acquiring service animals for families or individuals in need.

Kalynn Clark, director of Volunteer Engagement with 4 Paws for Ability said, “It takes a lot of resources to train and place a service dog and we definitely don’t want to put that burden on our client families so our sponsors really help cover some of that cost.”

The cute game will be held virtually because of the pandemic. Find out more about the game, how to watch it, and how to support the cause through this Facebook link.

Source: 2 NEWS WDTN

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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Equine Regional Support Center has been saving the animals of Oklahoma City since 2019. Due to the pandemic, where people have lost jobs, local residents are needing help to feed and maintain their animals, especially horses.

“We distribute about 1,200 bags of supplemental feed to owners in the Oklahoma City area,” said Tom Persechino, director of equine welfare with the ASPCA. Keeping horses in their homes or stables is the best, but if the owner has to give up their animal due to dire need, the ASPCA has the complete resources to care for the horse and give it a new home.

Help an acquaintance in keeping their donkeys or horses by introducing them to the ASPCA Equine Regional Support Center. Their number is 405-423-1461 and their email is equinesupport@aspca.org

Source: KOCO NEWS on abc5

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The Best Friends Animal Society, also known as the Rachael Ray Foundation, gave the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC) an $11,000 grant to support local cats and their owners. This grant is the second $11k to be given since 2020.

Michelle Dosson, the shelter’s Bureau Manager said, “We are grateful for the continued support of our community as well as for the generosity of our Friends group.” The grant will be used to increase neutering, spaying, vaccination, and microchip resources for ownership identification.

In the long run, NACC aims to shorten the stay of cats in the shelter as well as reduce the number of cats surrendered to them.

Source: 3WTKR

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People who have lived through traumatic experiences often find it hard to cope with life after such events. And the trauma response among those suffering emotionally takes time before it can be totally eliminated.

But psychotherapists and animal rescuers learned that rehabilitated abused dogs make good emotional support animals for those in need. Some even make the emotional scars heal faster. This is probably because rehabilitated dogs usually find a symbiotic connection to people suffering from trauma.

You can almost call it “shared empathy”. In the case of Johnny, a 10-year-old ESA who was once a street dog, he loves to listen to Shilpa Raghavan’s clients as they share their emotional burden during a therapy session. Sometimes he rubs his head on people as they share their stories.

Johnny was rescued by Shilpa after being abused from the streets. The dog was said to never growl, bark, or any form of retaliation after experiencing stressful circumstances. If you know somebody who is suffering from trauma, advise them to get an emotional support animal for they might only receive the help they badly need from a four-legged therapist.

Source: THE TIMES OF INDIA

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Ziggi the miniature schnauzer is a resident of Dunne Hall along with his owners John and Karen Deak, both University Faculties. Ziggi is a member of the Welcome Weekend Crew and moved in last June.

Rebel is a five-year-old service dog for the legally blind. His owner, Emily Eagle, is a senior and a Howard Hall resident assistant. She was paired rebel before she was enrolled in the university. “Rebel has changed my life in the best way possible. He helps me get to my classes, meetings, and hangouts with friends,” said Emily.

Toxi and Skeet are two black Labradors. They are the first K-9 members of the Notre Dame Police Department that joined back in 2017. Their jobs are to detect explosives while accompanying their handlers in high-traffic areas.

Toxi’s handler is Officer Jarett Gilpin and Skeet’s handler is Officer Anthony Clark. Please don’t pet these animals while they’re on duty. Ask permission from their handler first before touching them.

Source: NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE

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Spas 4 Paws is a dog salon located at 100 E 7th Street, #14, Madera, CA 93638. The owner, Heather Stuckey was once a cashier at PetsMart.

She said, “I kind of fell into grooming. I wasn’t even thinking of it as a career or an option. I was a cashier at PetsMart and going to college. My boss asked if I could use more hours and put you in the salon and see how you like it. He did and I fell in love with it and have been doing it ever since.” This gave her the experience of dog-grooming.

Heather also worked for other salon owners in the dog-grooming business for the past 12 years when her grandfather asked her why she was working for other people when she could be doing the whole dog-grooming business herself. That sparked her interest in opening Spas 4 Paws. And with the help of Amanda Zaragosa, her best friend, they opened up the all-in-one spa day for dogs last November.

Needing professional grooming services for your dog in the Madera area? Visit the spa by using the address above. You can also contact Heather Stuckey by using Heather@spa4paws.org or calling 559-373-5479.

Source: The Madera Tribune

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