Yesterday was, well challenging. I'm sure you've had those days too. An unexpected request for help takes 2 hours that you didn't have. At work, someone needs a detail from 2012... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘comfort’ Category
His Ears Caught Her Tears
Going though some old files, I came across a list of quotes about dogs. You know how strange it is when something “hits you in the face” because it’s something you’ve just... Continue Reading →
Drama in the Pet Part of the Family
In case you aren’t convinced that “Pets are Part of the Family,” this may help you understand. (In this family, the pets outnumber the people so in a way the “family”... Continue Reading →
Feel Good Movies for the Whole Family
Watching Movies Featuring Pets Are Good for Us Whether it's Lassie, Eddie, Milo, Snow Dogs, Air Dogs or Dog With A Blog, scientists pretty much agree now that watching a movie... Continue Reading →
Pets Comfort Kids
Animals can be great sources of comfort to our kids – and to us! Mary Renck Jalongo, PhD, professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (yes, no mistake) and author of The... Continue Reading →
Giving Thanks – Pets Are At the Top of Our List
Thanksgiving is the time we stop and count our blessings and talk about what we have to be thankful for. In our country we have a lot to be thankful for and we always mention our... Continue Reading →
Giving Thanks – Pets Are At the Top of Our List
Thanksgiving is the time we stop and count our blessings and talk about what we have to be thankful for. In our country we have a lot to be thankful for... Continue Reading →
Showing Kids How to Contribute to a Cause
At work we’re getting ready to start a program next month called 1,000 Points of Love. Our friend Joe thought this up and we love it. We’re going to ask friends of the Crazy... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Children Through Health Problems
Steve Inskeep hosts National Public Radio’s Monday Health Tip. It only lasts a couple minutes but always has something interesting for pet lovers. Recently Julie Rovner reported... Continue Reading →
Therapy Dogs Help Kids Be Independent: Seizure Assistance Dogs
Dogs can be trained do extraordinary things. One is the ability to alert parents when children are having a seizure - or even before it happens. That alone helps keep the child... Continue Reading →