Good News Notes: “A smile can be the best medicine, and now, four-legged caregivers are providing just that at Covenant Health Plainview. ‘This has been so great for patients and even staff,’ said Med-Surg Registered Nurse Cindy Tye as she knelt down to pet a black lab named Troubles. ‘They give you such a great…
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500-pound blind pig named Oscar relocates to Chesterfield animal rescue
Good News Notes: “Chesterfield County animal control stepped in to help an overweight pig find a new home. It’s been a long week for Oscar the pig. ‘He’s just a big ole’ chunk of love,’ owner of Loving Acres Rachael Loving said. The 500-pound hunk is from Roanoke and is getting used to his new…
Pet therapy brings holiday joy to retirees at Biloxi VA
Good News Notes: “Four-legged friends brought Christmas treats to residents at the Biloxi VA Community Living Center.” “The dogs and their owners volunteered to hand out holiday-themed gifts and socks to residents throughout the facility.” “Visiting Pet Teams said that pet therapy brings the joy of loving animals to those who are unable to care…
Muscle Shoals businessman donates pet rescue kits to fire department
Good News Notes: Every year, about 40,000 pets die in house fires. Human oxygen masks don’t fit properly and, even when used well, may not help a struggling cat or dog. Pet resuscitation kits are specially designed for the faces of cats or dogs. In Muscle Shoals, a local businessman learned about the kits and,…