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Oliver the African Watusi makes a surprise visit to Atascocita Petco
“We're proud to celebrate the human-animal bond by welcoming all domesticated companion animals to our stores."
Mar 26, 2019
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Many pet owners keen to have vegan pets
A growing number of pet owners are interested in feeding their pets plant-based diets.
Mar 26, 2019
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Travel with your furry friend? These are the top 10 pet-friendly airports in US
Because having pet-friendly areas are part of a federal regulation, airports did not receive points for simply complying with the service animal portion. Instead, they were awarded points based on the quality of amenities, pet-friendly amenities — things like fully-fenced in dog parks, water fountains and space to run — as well as onsite boarding facilities.
Mar 26, 2019
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Dogs decrease depression
Dogs like Chip are companions with whom humans share a special connection, known as the human animal bond (HAB).
Mar 26, 2019
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In California's Central Valley Combat Veterans Pair with Horses to Achieve Inspiring Results
Most of the academy's 70 weekly riders are children with conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, brain injury, sight or hearing impairments, developmental disabilities, autism or Down syndrome. The nonprofit specializes in equine-assisted activities and therapies, an alternative therapeutic approach that aims to benefit people with special physical, cognitive and emotional needs through the handling, care and riding of horses.
Mar 26, 2019
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Hope Community Services program receives grant
Hope Community Services (HCS) was recently awarded $10,000 by Thunderbirds Charities.The donation will go toward HCS’ new Behavioral Health Equine Assisted Therapy Program.
Mar 26, 2019
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Canine care: Therapy dog program launches at O'Bleness Hospital
Animal-assisted therapy can impact both the mental and physical sides of recovery healing, the release said.
Mar 26, 2019
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Derby's first therapy cat is cheering up poorly patients
Rico first became a therapy cat after Dawn watched a television programme last year about cats visiting people in hospital.
Mar 26, 2019
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George HW Bush's service dog Sully starts his new job
The former service dog to the late President George H.W. Bush started his latest assignment comforting patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Mar 21, 2019
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New Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Program at University of North Florida
The certificate course 101 is open to anyone interested in animal assisted interventions.
Mar 21, 2019
