Helen Nicholas was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease since 2012. She is just one of the many patients in the US who suffer from the same disease. Now, she spends most of her days with man-made robot animals. They’re a new form of social therapy.

Mary Barnes, CEO of Alzheimer’s Community Care, says these robotic animals help patients interact with their peers. According to the caregivers, the toys are being seen as real animals by their patients and that they bring joy and relaxation.

Article source: voanews.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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Polly Lambert, 21, understands the beauty of having an animal in her life. Since she was 14, she never had a permanent home. However, she says that the only thing that has been with her ever since was her Australian Shepherd dog named Ginger. Ginger used to be a show dog but ended up in a shelter after being abused. Ginger has helped Polly by saving her from several suicide attempts.

Veterinarian Dr. Denise Pilgeram of the low-cost clinic at Union Gospel Mission, says that low-income individuals need pets. Pets help them keep going despite their life challenges. Because of that, Dr. Denise’s first priority is to serve the homeless. Her clinic offers basic medical care and testing, and offers pet supplies to those who cannot afford them. The clinic is open three Wednesday’s each month.

Article source: spokesman.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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Omar Taylor is a retired marine who now raises Bullmastiff puppies so he can give them to active service members, police officers, and veterans. These puppies will serve as emotional support companions. Taylor calls the puppies “11 shades of gray” and will be giving them to their new owners on February 25.

Taylor understands how hard it can be to return to civilian life. He admits that sometimes it’s difficult to get out of bed in the morning. Emotional support dogs can be beneficial in such situations. Take note that Taylor doesn’t make a profit by sharing the puppies. He only asks the new owners if they’re able and willing to cover medical costs.

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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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At the Children’s Museum, kids were able to meet and greet therapy dogs of different breeds and sizes. The Mankato Chapter of Therapy Dogs International brought 27 of their dogs so that the kids could learn more about them.

The kids were also taught the best way to approach therapy dogs — for example, ask the handler first if it’s alright to pet the dog. The experience was effective in helping the kids become more comfortable with dogs.

It’s important that therapy dogs are able to work with strangers, behave well around others, and deal with distractions and loud noises. Therapy dogs can be any breed — there are no restrictions.

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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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Meet Sarge and Frankie, two adorable pigs who are being trained to become therapy animals. They both live in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Webster House. Webster mentors kids in school for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). His goal is to get Sarge and Frankie involved in community outreach.

According to Webster’s wife, she didn’t welcome the idea of having the pigs in their home. Eventually, Webster was able to convince her. The entire family has been delighted so far with the pigs’ intelligence and sensitivity to their feelings.

Webster calls him, his family, and the two pigs the “Bacon Response team.”

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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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Question: What are 2 considerations for owning an exotic emotional support animal?

Answer: An owner using an exotic species or breed for an Emotional Support Animal would likely need to address these issues:

• Whether the chosen species or breed presents a health hazard to others (i.e., a poisonous spider or full-blood wolf).
• Whether there is a reasonable need to have that particular type of animal that a more traditional animal such as a dog, cat, or rabbit would not equally fulfill.

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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Question: What do locations that allow therapy animals require from them?

Answer: Most locations that permit Therapy Animals require that the animal be well-behaved, non-aggressive, healthy/clean, housetrained, not a public safety hazard, and reasonably quiet, and that the animal must obey basic commands and be in your control at all times while at the location. 

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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Meet Nubby, a 7-year-old long-haired Chihuahua born without back legs. Deidre Grafel is Nubby’s mom. She found him in a parking lot in California. Together, they live a fulfilled life.

Nubby is very special. He provides therapy to patients at Cardon Children’s Medical Center. At the hospital, he offers snuggles and kisses. He also enjoys getting belly rubs.

According to Deidre, Nubby’s presence doesn’t only offer comfort, but it also helps raise awareness for people with special needs like him. Deidre says, “Once we become immune to seeing and hearing and learning about special needs beings being people and pets, then we will be more accepting of them.”

Nubby is one of the therapy dogs at Banner Health. If you wish to volunteer, visit this page for more information.

Photo and article source: fox10phoenix.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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Ranch Hands Rescue is an animal rescue service based in Texas. It rescues animals so these animals can help people who are victims of trauma.

Just recently, Ranch Hands Rescue adopted a puppy from a local shelter. This puppy was special because she has three legs that don’t work. She’s a 10-month old Basenji mix named Roo.

Bob Williams, Ranch Hands Rescue’s founder, said that Roo would have likely been euthanized. Now, his goal is to help Roo heal, get her prosthetic legs, and undergo 2 months of physical therapy. Currently, the ranch accepts donations for Roo’s prosthetics.

While some people question whether the intervention is worth it, Williams remains optimistic. He believes that animals that are given a chance gain back their dignity.

Photo and article source: nbcdfw.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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For years, veteran Brandon Nealeigh searched for a service dog that would help him cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Finally, he was able to get a 4-month old puppy named Milly. Milly helps Brandon cope with anxiety and makes him feel comfortable in crowds.

Unfortunately, Milly was stolen from Brandon’s car on a Thursday night while he took his family out for dinner and a movie. Brandon said that he made sure to feed Milly, tuck her in, and lock the car door. But when they came out after the movie, they discovered that someone tampered with the locks and Milly was nowhere to be found.

Brandon and his family began their search for Milly. They offered $1,000 as a reward. Fortunately, Milly had been found late Friday night.

Photo and article source: kptv.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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