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Emotional Support Dog Is Adopted By Another Family During Owner’s Medical Emergency

Joey and Max

The heartwarming moment of a man being reunited with his beloved best friend and service dog after an unexpected three weeks apart was caught on video by a local news station. Joey Martin and his German Shepherd mix Maximus ventured from Portland to Auburn, Washington, where they were looking forward to exploring Olympic National Park together. However, they never made it to the park for their adventure. Not long after they arrived in Auburn, Martin experienced a medical emergency that … Read more

Support Chihuahua Serves As Muse And Model For Artist Mom

Tita the Chihuahua has quite the resume. She’s a registered emotional support dog, a fine art model, a queen, and an airplane pilot, among other things. Well, technically she was painted into some of those positions. Tita’s human is an artist who paints gorgeous portraits of her in various roles. For over 25 years, Becki Flack has suffered from anxiety and depression. Her registered emotional support dog, Tita helps her mom significantly. She entered Flack’s life at the age of … Read more

Delta Airlines Strands Man And His Support Pit Bull In Phoenix

Zachary Smith, a student at Kentucky Christian University, flew to Arizona on a Delta Airlines flight over the holidays with his comfort dog Kaimani. Kaimani is a Staffordshire/Pit mix who has helped him through his panic attacks for years. He wouldn’t think to fly without her. The airline warned Smith that due to her breed, Kaimani might not be allowed to fly. Still, she was coming with him no matter what, so he gave it a shot. He provided his … Read more

Talented Dog Tries Multiple Careers Until His True Gift Really Shines Through

There was never any doubt four-year-old Jake was meant to do something special. When he was a puppy, the Labrador mix from Tennessee started training to be a search and rescue dog. He learned how to sniff out bodies trapped under collapsed buildings, and he excelled during training. He had the nose for the job, but sensitive paws meant Jake couldn’t scramble over collapsed walls and debris without putting himself in danger. https://www.facebook.com/112690202698843/photos/a.112701546031042.1073741828.112690202698843/114167285884468/?type=3&theater When his career as a search and … Read more

Mourners Find Comfort In Funeral Home Therapy Dog

The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event in itself, and even attending a funeral can be stressful. Of course, the people who run funeral homes know that their guests are grieving, and more and more funeral homes are turning to dogs to help people get through a very difficult time. Of all the important jobs dogs have, working as a comfort dog in a funeral home might be what comes most naturally. They provide emotional support for … Read more

Important Differences Between Service Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs, And Therapy Dogs

Do you know the difference between a service dog, an emotional support dog, and a therapy dog? Can they all get into the same places? Do they all have the same rights? These 3 types of helpful pets have different roles, rights, and responsibilities in the lives of the people they help. Here are the differences between the designations. Service Dog Service dogs are trained to do certain tasks to help a person with a disability live a more independent … Read more