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West Virginia University has 24 Service and Emotional Support Animals This Semester

West Virginia University has 24 Service and Emotional Support Animals This Semester

Students aren't the only ones living on campus this semester. Twenty-four service, therapy and emotional support animals are staged in dorms across WVU's campuses. These support and service animals can range from dogs to miniature…

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Scott No Comments November 4, 2022
Service dog helps ease Frederick Veteran’s PTSD

Service dog helps ease Frederick Veteran’s PTSD

Joe Nieves, 40, sank into the couch of his living room. His PTSD service dog, Jem, a 3-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, hopped up next to him and rested her head on his thigh. He started…

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Scott 4 August 17, 2022
Vet Making A Difference Training Service Dogs at No Cost

Vet Making A Difference Training Service Dogs at No Cost

A local Witchata man is making a difference for veterans, by training service dogs at no cost for them. The only money any veteran would have to pay is the application fee. Toney Turner is…

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Scott 8 July 6, 2021
Uber Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million For Refusing Service Dog

Uber Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million For Refusing Service Dog

Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1m to a blind woman who was refused rides on 14 occasions with her service dog. Lisa Irving said on some occasions, drivers were verbally abusive, or harassed her…

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Scott 7 April 7, 2021
New Pup’s in Albemarle County begin their journey to become service dogs

New Pup’s in Albemarle County begin their journey to become service dogs

Nine newborn puppies in Albemarle County could make a big difference in the lives of people with disabilities down the road. Right now, the puppies are just three weeks old. Peggy Law, Director of Service…

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Scott No Comments October 2, 2020
Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals

Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals

A school district is agreeing to pay up and change its ways after federal officials say a student with disabilities was denied access to her trained service dog. The U.S. Department of Justice said that…

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Scott No Comments August 26, 2020
Paralyzed 6 Year Old Girl Meets her Service Dog

Paralyzed 6 Year Old Girl Meets her Service Dog

Memphis Hamman, 6, meets her service dog, Juliet, outside Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in West Palm Beach Monday, July 27, 2020. Memphis was paralyzed from the neck down after a wreck which killed her granduncle…

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Scott No Comments July 27, 2020
Navy Veteran Finds Comfort with Service Dog

Navy Veteran Finds Comfort with Service Dog

After two rough deployments overseas, Jason Howe ended his U.S. Navy career in 2007. However, transitioning to civilian life was anything but smooth. He has suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. To this day, he…

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Scott No Comments July 1, 2020
Veteran Wins Lawsuit Against Hillsborough County For Being Kicked Out of Park with His Service Dog

Veteran Wins Lawsuit Against Hillsborough County For Being Kicked Out of Park with His Service Dog

A Veteran named Mr. Silva recently filed a complaint with the Department of Justice after being kicked our of Veteran's Memorial Park and Museum with his service dog Sophia. They caught the attention of park…

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Scott 1 December 12, 2019
U of S leads study on service animals for veterans with PTSD

U of S leads study on service animals for veterans with PTSD

The University of Saskatchewan is heading up a new program that focuses on helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The new study will examine the benefi of service animals and problematic alcohol and drug…

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Scott No Comments December 9, 2019
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