27 THINGS (Why 27? Because we are 27 years old!)
Happenings, news, and tidbits that caught Today’s Woman’s eye this month By Anita Oldham and Patti Hartog Photos Patti Hartog
WORKING PETS So many animals offer comfort to those who need it.
1 Jasper, one of our featured pets (page 30), is certified by The Red Cross.
Lola is certified at Pawsibilities Unleashed.
Photo Melissa Donald
2 5. WANT TO GET YOUR PET READY TO OFFER THERAPY? Pawsibilities Unleashed provides training, certification, and insurance coverage for Therapy Dogs. (pawsibilitiesunleashed.org) The Red Cross Pet Therapy program is available at the Clark County service site located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and the Ft. Knox service site in Kentucky. (redcross.org) Pet Love Inc trains dogs and handlers for pediatric convalescent. (facebook.com/Pet-Love-Inc or email emmawallace904@gmail.com)
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Emma Wallace, along with her toy poodle Prince William, says she will always have time to visit people in need. She founded Pet Love Inc., in 2008, which trains dogs and their handlers for animal assisted therapy. These people-dog teams are active in pediatric convalescent communities.
l Her Great Dane Is Part of Her Therapy Business Lacey Ryan, LMFT, owner and therapist at Creative Family Counseling, has been assisted by her Great Dane, Lola, in providing animal-assisted therapy for the past five years. Lacey says that Lola can be involved when children pet her during therapy sessions to teach them social skills.
3 WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support), founded by Linda Laun, is now 20 years old and has 160 volunteer animal/handler teams providing assistance to more than 80 hospitals, nursing homes, schools, adult day programs, and library reading programs. (kywags. org or email Linda at happytails@laun.win.net) 4 Cara Regenstreif and her dog Bagel successfully completed the Handler-Animal evaluation. Cara and Bagel scored at the highest level, and following a mentor visit will be certified as a WAGS Ambassador team.