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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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New York teens recently adopted a 7-year old Tabby and already, their bond is unbreakable.

Just the past spring, teens N’deye and M’baye adopted Chester, an orange and white tabby with permission from their mom.

Thirteen-year-old M’baye says Chester is helping her cope with school and family life. She says she can tell her cat anything without worrying about judgments.

Psychologists agree that pets can have physiological and emotional benefits for teenagers.

Dr. Aubrey Fine of Cal Poly State University tells us that petting an animal reduces the heart rate and minimizes cortisol levels.

The Professor Emeritus Fine who is also an author of books about children and animals explained that animals help diffuse the sense of loneliness and isolation.

Article and photo source: fox5ny.com

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For years, much research has been conducted on the effect of therapy dogs on humans. Only recently did researchers start to study the effect of the work on the dogs.

The nonprofit organization American Humane conducted two separate studies testing the cortisol levels in the dogs’ saliva throughout the day.

Dr. Margaret O’Haire of Purdue University conducted one of the studies and found a minimal difference in stress levels whether the dogs were working or resting at home.

Dr. Mary Jo Gilmer of Vanderbilt University continued the research on therapy dogs working with kids in a critical condition.

The studies revealed that even with dogs working with cancer patients, in hospitals, and nursing homes, the dogs surprisingly held the same temperament.

Natalie Bilynski, one of the recreational therapists, have learned to take cues from dogs who isolate themselves when stressed. Therapy is kept short and the full-time dog therapists get a lot of breaks. They also get treats and affection from everyone.

Article source: chicagotribune.com

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5-year old Maple has been trained to calm depression, anxiety, and full-bodied spasms. But, her owner says, she doesn’t share the same legal rights as other service animals.

Maple is registered with the American-based private registry service Emotional Support Animal or ESA UK. The ESA registration costs £50 annually and include registration on the ESA list, a certificate, and an identification badge.

Her owner, Joanne Foster, of Blackpool, says registering her cat with ESA UK gave her confidence to bring Maple out in public wearing a harness and special vest.

Still, the two have become a subject of discrimination, insults, and getting kicked out. This, despite the ESA registration, Joanne’s disabled badge, and a prescriptive letter from her doctor.

She is now campaigning for ESAs to gain the same recognition and legal rights as working guide dogs. She also hopes to encourage others to train and register their pets through proper channels.

Article source: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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Seven dogs received honours as finalists for the prestigious award and now America can cast votes for the canine most deserving of the award. After 360 nominees and 900,000 votes, seven astounding dogs were chosen: Outstanding K9 “Dax” from Libertyville, IL, guide dog “Leader Dog Lady” from Hamilton, MI, and the three-legged hero therapy dog “Jeanie” from Lake Charles, LA.

Ray of hope “Gus” from Houston, TX also won an award along with “Sgt. Yeager” from Cary, NC who combat terrorism, veteran search and rescue hero “Piglet” from Lancaster, CA, and family guardian “Alice” from Nicholasville, KY.

The dog finalists are travelling to Los Angeles for the Hero Dog Awards gala to be held on October 5 at The Beverly Hilton and broadcasted on Hallmark Channel on October 23, 8 pm ET/7pm CT. America’s voters have until September 9, 12 pm Pacific Time to cast their votes at http://www.herodogawards.org.

Article source: livetradingnews.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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