Emotional-support animals, or ESAs, are on the rise with people that are suffering from owned by mental health disorders and deemed necessary by medical professionals. ESA's typically have not had special training and are more…
High School Students from the Wimberley and Dripping Springs High Schools are very excited about meeting their new pups to be trained as service dogs, they'll be training for the next year and a half or…
The now-viral photo of Sully, service dog of President George H.W. Bush, lying near his casket wearing his service dog vest with a forlorn look on his face has demonstrated to a grieving nation the…
SWDR a 501 (c) (3) organization in Madison, Virginia that provides service dogs to individuals with invisible disabilities, recently delivered a special Autism Service Dog to an 11-year-old boy to assist him with daily living.…
Scientists and researchers from Northeastern University, in conjunction with colleagues from the University of Colorado recently conducted a study for the purpose of finding out whether humans would empathize more with fellow humans or with…
Bardstown Elementary School in Kentucky has a new canine teaching assistant in its classroom for children with moderate to severe disabilities and autism. He's a three-year-old Australian shepherd/poodle mix named Merle, and he's getting rave…
Finally, airlines are starting to crack down on individuals taking advantage of ESA laws. Options are getting limited for travelers looking to fly with exotic emotional support animals. Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to…
A Texas Veteran that has been struggling with PTSD got a wonderful surprise from his family, a new service dog! Rudy Pena, of Amarillo, couldn’t believe his eyes as he read a letter his kids…
by Scott Smith-Jul 16, 2018 www.consumersadvocate.org mailto:scott@consumersadvocate.org Soldier, take me from this shelter’s cage. Give me back my life. In return, I’ll cover your back. I’ll be your canine warrior, your sixth sense. I’ll stand…
Having a pet in the home can give you and your family a great boost of health and overall well-being. Many times, you’ll probably see your pet as part of your family—one you may want…
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