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Archive for November 19th, 2006

A Golden Warning

Posted in Canine Health Safety, Disease & Intervention on November 19, 2006 | 1 Comment »

Warning after pet killed by superbug
Herts and Essex Newspapers
A CHESHUNT family are warning animal lovers to be aware of the health risks and colossal costs at stake when poorly pets need surgery after their precious dog died of MRSA.
Eight-year-old golden retriever Max was struck down with the killer infection after a life-saving operation to remove [...]

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Golden May goes to Work

Posted in Golden Assistance Dogs, Goldens-in-Training, Guide Dogs on November 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

All in a May’s work — Cutie who won Blue Peter hearts begins guide dog career
By Suzanne McTaggart, Leeds Today
She melted a million hearts alongside her guide dog puppy littermates on BBC1 children’s show Blue Peter. Now 12-week-old May has said goodbye to her siblings, left the bright lights of the studio behind and yesterday [...]

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Golden Mix Torris is “Cool”

Posted in Facility Dogs, R.E.A.D. Assistance Dogs on November 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

 
Puppies love story time, too – Therapy dog opens up timid young readers
By Marci Elliott, Tallahassee Democrat Staff Writer
Up until a few weeks ago, Christian Thompson was one of those kids who was too bashful to read out loud. It was just something he didn’t want to do. Not any more.
Christian, 8, a third-grader at [...]

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