Earlier today, I posted a picture of Endal. With a little more research, I was able to find…the rest of the story. From NatGeo Wild:
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Good day, and good dog!
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New on Animal Planet
I’ve been seeing commercials today for a new series on Animal Planet called Rescue Dog to Super Dog. The premiere is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th at 10 pm Eastern.
And don’t miss tonight’s 2-hour season premiere of PitBulls and Parolees at 9 pm Eastern.
Happy watching!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Programs that encourage kids to read to animals
I have a friend who takes his dock-diving champion dog Thor to local elementary schools every week to help kids learn to read without the fear of a listener making fun of them when they stumble over words. One of his students told him that she brought her reading grade from a D to a B since reading to Thor.
Recently, the ASPCA’s ProBlog ran a feature on this topic. Here’s what they had to say: Continue reading Programs that encourage kids to read to animals
Flying Home for Christmas Just Got a Little Bit Easier
United Airlines announced they are deploying comfort dogs to major airports throughout the country to make traveling at Christmas a little less onerous. According to a press release, United Paws, a program designed to deliver smiles to customers, brings professionally trained comfort dogs to airports in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark and Washington/Dulles. The United Paws crews will greet customers from Dec. 21 through Dec. 23, each day between 9 a.m. and noon and between 1 and 4 p.m.
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Saturday Survey: Canine Jobs
I posted this week about an innovative program in NYC, pairing dogs with underprivileged kids at schools. What about your dog – does he have a job?
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Happy World Autism Awareness Day
Thanks to all of the autism assistance dogs who are making a difference to kids who need it.
Hug someone who’s different today!
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Rescue, the Assistance Dog
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New Study Links Owner’s Scent to Pleasure Center in a Dog’s Brain
National Geographic is reporting on a recently completed study from Emory University that uses magnetic resonance imaging to see what areas of a dog’s brain are activated by various scents.
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America’s VetDogs
I just love it when several organizations partner together to produce really cool outcomes! The America’s VetDogs program partners prisons in Massachusetts and Maryland with the Guide Dog Foundation from New York to produce dogs trained to assist vets who were disabled in the service.
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Help Canines for Disabled Kids earn a $1,000 Grant
WORCESTER, MA – A dog can make a big difference in a kid’s life — but having a canine companion can be a life-changing event for a child with a disability who gets paired with a trained service dog.
Matthew has Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition that makes it difficult and terrifying to go out in public and interact with people. After he received his service dog, “Quincy,” the 8-year-old started coming out of his shell and his precocious intelligence began to shine. “I love my dog because he helps me with a lot of things that sometimes I can’t control,” said Matt. “Sometimes I’m crying in a crowd, and Quincy helps me a ton by licking and kissing me so I feel better. He helps me talk to people.”
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