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Category Archives: healer
Rescue
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
Posted in adoptable dogs and cats, adventures in dog land, canine companions, canine rescue, dog adoption, dog health, dog land, dog rescue, dog training, dogs, healer, Hirtz, Jackie Hirtz, new dog, read to your pets, save a dog, Second Chances, senior dog, Shelter dogs, Therapy Dogs, Uncategorized
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Le Petit Fire Dog!
All the little kids in the neighborhood call Ella Rose a “fire dog.” The children assume she’s a tiny Dalmatian, the breed of dog that typically hangs with firefighters, lives at the station and gets to ride in the truck. … Continue reading
Posted in adventures in dog land, fire dog, fire station, healer, Hirtz, L.A.F.D., Station 19
Tagged children, dalmatian, dog, fire department, fire dog, fire engine, firefighter, LAFD, little kids, siren, spots
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Happy Update on Jeffrey and Jermaine, brother puppies…
“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
A Most Amazing Dog Tale of True Love
“It was immediately apparent that Jeffrey was leaning on Jermaine and that Jermaine was making every effort to stay with his brother.” According to Little, the two brothers are inseparable. “They’re always pretty much touching each other,” Little said…
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A Great Therapy Dog Story for the New Year
Dogs are the ultimate practitioners of mindfulness — of the canine kind. They are grateful for each day, each moment, and that’s where they live, love, share and give back. Dobie is an example. Read his story, it will make … Continue reading
Posted in dogs, healer, mindfulness, Therapy Dogs
Tagged Dobie, giving back, mindfulness, rescued lab
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Another Great Therapy Dog Story
Are dogs intuitive healers? Take a look at look at this from Largo, Florida.
Posted in dog training, dogs, Florida, healer, therapeutic, Therapy Dogs
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Adventures in Dog Land 