Funeral Therapy Dogs Provide Furry Comfort to Mourners
Dogs trained in how to deal with grieving people are providing comfort to mourners in funeral homes across the United States.
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Why Dogs Are Getting a Bigger Role in Courtrooms
Across the United States, dozens of courthouse facility dogs are taking the witness stand to help comfort children and victims of violent crimes
R.I.P. Cherry, One of the Last Surviving Vicktory Dogs
Nearly 13 years ago, Cherry was one of the 51 Pit Bulls rescued from a life of horror at Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels.
Could Your Dog Become a Therapy Animal?
If your dog is mellow and loves being around people, you might have a therapy animal in the making. Here’s how to get your pup certified as a therapy dog.
R.I.P. Smiley, Blind Puppy Mill Survivor Who Became an Inspiring Therapy Dog
Smiley, a 16-year-old Golden Retriever who spent most of his life inspiring people with special needs, crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. “Dogs can come back from anything. They forget their past,” his dog mom, Joanne George, a dog trainer who lives in Stouffville, Canada, told CBS News two years ago. “We as humans, dwell on the … Continue reading R.I.P. Smiley, Blind Puppy Mill Survivor Who Became an Inspiring Therapy Dog