A dog’s life: How animal therapy is catching on
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A dog’s life: How animal therapy is catching on
Friday 7 June 2019, 10:17 AM
David Gould had owned his retail pharmacy in Parnell for 30 years when one day he got a pneumococcal septicaemic infection that led to amputation of both of his arms and legs. His dog Emmett has been with him for 9 years
Cuddly, lovable, non-judgemental and, mostly, unflappable. That’s what assistance dogs have to offer but first, Keira Stephenson finds, you have to get officialdom on board
Although most people acquire the dogs for their skills, it is the psychosocial benefits and companionship they end up appreciating most
THE IDEA , Gail Harbott with her dog Coda who is a graduate of the Puppies in Prison programme, Gail Harbott with her dog Coda who is a graduate of the Puppies in Prison programme
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Friday 07/06/2019
"Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what's missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we're here." ― Trisha McCagh
How can that not be good for the soul?
Saturday 08/06/2019
I was inspired to do rural medicine when doing a final year student placement on the Isle of Bute. My tutor had a black Lab in his consults which was amazing. Wish I could bring my dogs to work here..
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