Category Archives: canine companions

Rescue

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jackie Hirtz

THIS IS RILEY. HE’S MY SISTER’S DOG. He’s old, gentle, kind, a wonder. “He probably lived his whole life outside,” the rescuer who pulled him from an inland shelter says, “there are signs – his ears, his nails, his teeth.” … Continue reading →

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Happy Update on Jeffrey and Jermaine, brother puppies…

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

“Over the past week, an adorable photo of two dogs cuddling with each other went viral online, as the story of the siblings — one of whom was blind and the other who appointed himself his brother’s helper — touched … Continue reading →

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Poet Mary Oliver Publishes ‘Dog Songs’

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

““Dog Songs,” out from Penguin Press on Tuesday, is a sweet golden retriever of a book that curls up with the reader, with 35 poems and one essay about the dogs who have shared Ms. Oliver’s days.” ~ by Dana … Continue reading →

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Co-Raising a Future Service Puppy! Great idea!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

  Photo Credit: ©Canine Companions for Independence® Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) counts on a community of dedicated volunteers to raise CCI puppies and help prepare them to become service dogs. “C0-raising a puppy is a great way to volunteer … Continue reading →

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