Prince Edward accused of beating dog (AFP)
AFP - Prince Edward has been in hot water with animal rights charities after using a stick to break up a dog fight.
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Calif. sues to block Bush endangered species rules (AP)
AP - California is suing the Bush administration to block last-minute endangered species regulations that are intended to reduce input from federal scientists, state Attorney General Jerry Brown announced Tuesday.
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Costume drama: Taiwan MPs look gift pandas in the mouth (Reuters)
Reuters - Two Taiwan legislators danced in giant panda costumes in parliament on Wednesday to mock the much-ballyhooed arrival of goodwill gift pandas from China which they see as an unwelcome interference by the mainland.
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Giant pandas make historic trip to Taiwan amid eased China ties (AFP)
AFP - Two giant pandas made their long-anticipated, groundbreaking trip from China to Taiwan Tuesday, in the latest sign of fast thawing ties between the two former bitter rivals.
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Anti-whaling activists leave Antarctica to refuel (Reuters)
Reuters - Hardline anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd said it has been forced to temporarily abandon its pursuit of Japan's whaling fleet in the Antarctic while its ship refuels.
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Japan wants anti-whaling ship barred from ports (AP)
AP - Radical conservationists who have been chasing Japanese whalers in the Antarctic Ocean said Wednesday they were heading to Australia to refuel their ship, a day after Japan argued they were pirates who should be barred from refueling.
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Think pink: Galapagos' rosy lizard is new species (AP)
AP - Hard to believe a giant, pink lizard could be overlooked for almost two centuries.
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China pandas sniff at Taiwan bamboo, lose weight (Reuters)
Reuters - Two giant pandas, goodwill gifts from China to political rival Taiwan, are losing weight since their arrival on the island last week because of a different diet and lack of exercise, a zoo official said on Monday.
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Taiwan party labels 'panda diplomacy' propaganda (AP)
AP - Legislative aides from Taiwan's pro-independence opposition donned panda suits Wednesday, part of a public relations effort by anti-China lawmakers to paint the mainland's panda gift as a stalking horse for its pro-unification agenda.
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Whaling activists deny disrupting Japanese sailor search (AFP)
AFP - Anti-whaling campaigners on Wednesday denied charges that they had harassed Japanese whalers searching for a missing crewman in Antarctic waters and said they were simply trying to help.
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Increase of sick brown pelicans baffles experts (AP)
AP - Wildlife experts are trying to figure out why sick, disoriented and bruised California brown pelicans are being found in record numbers along more than 1,000 miles of coastline.
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Govt: Ribbon seals not endangered (AP)
AP - Ribbon seals do not currently face extinction and don't need to be added to the endangered species list, the government said Tuesday.
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China pandas lose weight at Taiwan zoo (Reuters)
Reuters - Two giant pandas, goodwill gifts from China to political rival Taiwan, are losing weight since their arrival on the island last week because of a different diet and lack of exercise, a zoo official said on Monday.
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Costume drama Taiwan MPs look gift pandas in the mouth (Reuters)
Reuters - Two Taiwan legislators danced in giant panda costumes in parliament on Wednesday to mock the much-ballyhooed arrival of goodwill gift pandas from China which they see as an unwelcome interference by the mainland.
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Four animal rights activists guilty of fear campaign (AFP)
AFP - Four animal rights activists were found guilty on Tuesday of blackmailing companies that supplied Huntingdon Life Sciences in a "relentless" campaign that included hoax parcel bombs and criminal damage.
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China's goodwill giant pandas arrive in Taiwan (Reuters)
Reuters - A pair of giant pandas from China's fog-shrouded mountains reached an excited but wary Taiwan on Tuesday, a symbol of improved relations between the longtime political rivals who once stood at the brink of war.
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Japanese whaler missing in Antarctic: officials (AFP)
AFP - A crew member on Japan's controversial whaling mission is believed to have fallen overboard in icy Antarctic Ocean waters, the fleet's operator said Tuesday.
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Japan wants anti-whalers barred from ports (AP)
AP - Japan said Tuesday it plans to ask Australia and possibly New Zealand and Chile to ban an anti-whaling protest ship from using their ports to refuel, heightening a cat-and-mouse game in Antarctic waters between Japan's whaling fleet and the conservationists.
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Bush moves to protect deepest part of Pacific Ocean (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON President George W. Bush on Tuesday will create three new marine monuments in the Pacific Ocean to protect the deepest place on Earth, some of the last pristine corals and sanctuaries for vanishing marine species.
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Elephants give up treats and lose 11,314 pounds (AP)
AP - They could be the next stars of "The Biggest Loser." Seven elephants at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park have lost a combined total of 11,314 pounds ever since zookeepers enforced a nutrition and exercise regiment for them in 2000.
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Animal Assisted Therapy:
Practice Animal Assisted Therapy, or for persons who intend to use AAT after completing their degree programs, exams, licensures.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aatprofessionals/
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Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care
Animal Assisted and Pet Therapy Web Site for long term care. Information on how to set up a pet therapy clubs with children Also government regulations, nursing home information, links and resources to get you started in pet therapy.
http://www.activitytherapy.com/pet.htm
Pet therapy program of Westminster Kennel Club in New York City. Involvement of dogs in treatment makes physical therapy fun for young patients.
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2007/show/news/angels_100206.html
A guide to resources about pet therapy, courses, and the links between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse.
http://www.animaltherapy.net
Michigan non-profit that works to improve lives through beneficial human-animal interactions. Program areas include therapeutic, companion, and working animal services.
http://www.animalink.com
585 Area Cat Handicap Training
Cats and kittens trained for handicapped persons. Companion kittens selected according to personality for a client's needs.
http://flamepointcat.com/therapy.htm
Bark Avenue on Parade - Therapy Dogs
Provides certification and training to dog and handler teams as well as continuing education regarding animal assisted therapy. A non-profit charitable organization in St Paul - Minneapolis, Minnesota.
http://www.barkavenue.org/
The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
Non-profit organization evaluates, tests, trains, qualifies, and supports therapy dogs for the purpose of giving loving and empathic support in a variety of facilities where emotional service dogs are indispensable. Qualified members receive benefits including primary accident and liability insurance within the U.S. and Canada, therapy dog equipment, post card mailings, and quarterly newsletters.
http://www.golden-dogs.org
Caring Canines: Boston Pet Therapy Program
Typical visit to nursing home is four to six dogs in a community room. Other programs include a crises response team. Pictures of the animals and friends. Visiting Therapy Dogs, Inc.
http://www.caringcanines.org/
People and their animals participate in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) activities. Over 200 volunteers visit over 20 facilities in the greater Houston area. A non-profit organization.
http://www.caringcritters.org/introduction.htm
COGS: Therapy dogs visit institutions, facilities, and other locations in the Columbus Metropolitan area. A TDI chapter. Photo gallery and a list of facilities.
http://www.centralohiogoodshepherds.com/
Charleston Counseling Support Services
Focus is on training, information, and certification for pet therapy. Discusses other "expressive therapies." Offers regular continuing education workshops. Charleston, South Carolina.
http://www.geocities.com/animalassistedtherapy/
Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc.
Caring volunteers share the love of their canine campanions with others. Visits seniors, children, and hospitals in southeastern PA, NJ, DE, and MD area. How to socialize a puppy for later therapy dog work.
http://www.comfortcaringcanines.org/
Companion Animal Association of Arizona
Their social pet therapy program includes training and qualification for volunteers and their animals. Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.caaainc.org/socialpettherapy.htm
Training and evaluations for people and their pets interested in animal-assisted activities and therapy. Affiliated of Delta Society.
http://www.denverpetpartners.org
A network of Massachusetts therapy dog volunteers. How to get involved. Getting your dog certified. Links to sites in Massachusetts seeking therapy dog visits.
http://www.therapydog.info
Taking pets, especially dogs, visiting people in health care facilities; therapy ranges from mental and physical stimulation; petting the dogs, formal supervised therapy addressing a particular situation.
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/therapy.html
Dog Visitation Program Overview, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Dog Visitation program recruits, screens, and trains teams of volunteer dogs and their handlers to visit pediatric patients.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/volunteer/dog/
Dog-Play: Joining a Therapy Dog Group
Finding someone to certify your dog is often a frustrating experience. The evaluations offered by the national organizations aren't always as frequent and convenient as you might like.
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/join.html
DOGTORS Animal-Assisted Therapy
Training and certification of Animal-Assisted Therapy teams in the Miami Valley area of Ohio. Home of DOGTORS University and DOGTORS On-Call Emergency Services.
http://dogtors.com
How to get your dog certified for pet therapy. Testing and activities in several Michigan cities.
http://www.drpaws.org/
Helps dog and cat owners in the Atlanta area to volunteer their pets for animal assisted therapy and activity. Also helps find service dog volunteers.
http://www.dogsaver.org/dreamworkers/
Fidos for Freedom is a volunteer assistance dog training organization in Baltimore. Includes information about volunteering, and service, hearing and therapy dogs.
http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/
Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services
Delivering the love and affection of volunteers and their pets to enhance lives and reopen closed emotional doors of people with special needs. Where they go. How to help. San Jose, CA.
http://www.furryfriends.org/
Provides registered Delta Society Pet Partner teams as therapeutic tools in medical, social service, and educational settings. An Alabama non-profit.
http://www.handinpaw.org/
Paws that Heal. What they do and how to volunteer. Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.happytailspets.org/
Describes the psychological healing and support provided by service dogs, especially companion golden retrievers. Included are true stories and a psychology contest named "You vs Your Dog".
http://www.healinghelp.org/
Animal Assisted Therapy dog organization in Dallas metro area. Membership information and where they visit. Affiliated with Therapy Dogs, Inc.
http://www.hotthdogs.org/
These greyhound owners share their hounds with the community through health care facily visits, research, education, and art. Animals can improve the quality of life at all levels of society. Memphis, TN.
http://www.helpinghounds.org/
High Desert Obedience Club "Pet Pals"
Pictures of their therapy dogs in action. Training and testing available. In Antelope Valley and Lancaster, California.
http://www.highdesertobedienceclub.org/pages/therapy.htm
Non-profit organization bringing animal resources to human needs. Specializing in animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapies.
http://www.therapyanimals.org/
A directory of Animal Assisted Therapy programs and services. Site is in Fargo, North Dakota, but the list covers all of the United States.
http://www.therapypets.com/
Pet therapy animals and handlers certified by Delta Society visit health care facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. How to participate.
http://www.geocities.com/lincolnpetpartners/
A Belgian Tervuren puppy named Shadow visits his senior citizen friends weekly. Photographs, stories, links and animal assisted therapy resources.
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Park/3810/
National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc.
The Caring Canines: offers Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) services, primarily to health care facilities in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. How to volunteer. How to have them visit a facility.
http://www.nctdinc.org/
Nationwide Therapy Dog Listings and More
Articles about training visiting dogs and the benefits of pet therapy. Links to many groups un the U.S. and Canada and other resources.
http://www.landofpuregold.com/rxb.htm
A nonprofit that breeds, trains, and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental disabilities, autism, physical challenges, or emotional problems.
http://www.northstardogs.com/
Book about a therapy dog in the United States, as well as general information about this form of training and service.
http://www.nose-to-nose.com/
Combines three sites. American Dog Obedience: school for therapy dogs and handlers. Reaching People Through Dogs: for educators, health care professionals, and volunteers around the US. Petworks in Progress: non-profit group of therapy dog volunteers in central Oklahoma.
http://www.dogprograms.com
Pacific Animal Therapy Society
Pet visitations improve the wellbeing of the sick, elderly, lonely and shut-ins. P.A.T.S pets come in all shapes and sizes. While most are dogs, P.A.T.S. therapy pets include cats, rabbits, birds, goats, even a llama, a miniature horse, and a snake.
http://www.island.net/~patspets
A Minnesota chapter of (TDI) Therapy Dogs International in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. Trained dogs and partners cheer patients and staff at local hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other facilities.
http://palsonpaws.org
Enrich the lives of seniors and children with one-on-one attention that only a four-legged healer can provide." In Palm Desert, CA.
http://www.pawsandhearts.org/
PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support
Companions for disabled and others in need of the stimulation that pets can provide. Offers program description and contacts. Orange County, CA.
http://www.orangecountyspca.org/PAWS.htm
Non-profit pet therapy organization in Asheville North Carolina provides dogs to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes.
http://www.pawswithapurpose.org
Promotes animal assisted healthcare in Arkansas. Describes a variety of training and testing. Other activities include helping sick people care for their pets.
http://www.geocities.com/pawsitiveconnection/
People and Animal Learning Services
PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities.
http://www.palstherapy.org
This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states.
http://www.personalponies.org/
Pet Express - Pet Therapy Club
Kids, pets, and seniors. Pet Therapy Express is a complete instruction manual on how to set up an intergenerational and pet therapy program in a seniors facility. Purchase training guide and video.
http://www.activitytherapy.com/petexp.htm
Pet Therapy, Pets and Stress Relief
Therapeutic use of pets for a wide variety of patients. Animals provide comfort and bring out our nurturing instinct. They make us feel safe and unconditionally accepted. We can just be ourselves.
http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_pet-therapy.htm
Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta
Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity. Offers visitation in healthcare settings, activity programs for clients with disabilities and literacy program for children.
http://www.pettherapysociety.com
Non-profit organization prepares people to use their pets in visits to nursing homes, schools, and half-way houses. Certifies animals in Canine Good Citizen, Feline Good Citizen, and Therapy Dog International. Serves Southeastern Wisconsin. Based in New Berlin which is just west of Milwaukee.
http://www.petshelpingpeople.org/
A pet visitation therapy program serving some 16 health care centers in Scottsdale, AZ. The benefits of visits. How to start a similar program. Some members teach pet care to second graders.
http://www.petsonwheelsscottsdale.com/
Pets on Wheels, Charles County
Arranges for volunteers and their pets to visit residents of nursing homes and provide pet facility therapy. Emphasis on patients with impaired cognitive abilities. Charles County, Maryland.
http://www.ccpetsonwheels.com/
Volunteer teams of pet and handler visit nursing homes, assisted living homes, homes for the handicapped, and other facilities. On some days, a visit may be the only contact from the outside world for a resident.
http://www.petsonwheels-delmarva.org/
Volunteers and their pets provide pet therapy to improve the quality of life of area nursing home residents. Fairfax, Virginia.
http://www.fpow.org/
Pets on Wheels of Prince George's County, Maryland
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing friendly pet visitation for residents and senior citizens of nursing care facilities. Events, volunteers, and donations.
http://www.pgpetsonwheels.org
Potential Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs
For children with special needs, the ability to interact with a dog, cat, or other furry friend can have a very positive impact upon their quality of life.
http://www.kidneeds.com/diagnostic_categories/articles/animalassistedtherapy.htm
RxPets dog assisted therapy started in 1984 by Children's Hospital and Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society. Almost half the inpatients at The Children's Hospital are offered a dog visit every day.
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/give/volunteer/pet.aspx
Prison Pet Partnership Program
Inmates at a correctional facility for women learn how to train, groom, and board dogs within the prison walls. A feeling of satisfaction directly contributes to the mental and physical wellness of all who are involved.
http://members.tripod.com/~prisonp/
Project Pooch at MacLaren Correctional Facility
When incarcerated youth offenders train homeless dogs, both get a new leash on life. In Woodburn, Oregon.
http://www.pooch.org
San Francisco's SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy
Brings the healing presence of animals to people in health care facilities citywide. Volunteers take SF SPCA Program animals or their own pets on the visits: dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, even cats.
http://www.sfspca.org/aat/index.shtml
Service Dogs for Victims of Assault
Non-profit organization which uses dogs as therapeutic aids for victims of assault. Includes information about the dogs used and their training.
http://www.dogsaver.org/sdva/
An animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activity program in Seattle, Washington. Therapy dog training to Delta Society Pet Partners standards.
http://www.siriushealing.com/
Tails of Joy - Animal Assisted Therapy
Provides therapeutic benefit to challenged people through the use of animals. Support and training in pet therapy. Connecticut. Volunteers certified by Delta Society Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International.
http://www.tailsofjoy.org
A therapy dog class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Description of the Pet Partners Skills Test.
http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/therapydog.htm
People Animal Love is a pet partner program in Jackson, Wyoming. Volunteers visit others to provide them with the benefits of contact with an animal.
http://www.dogsaver.org/tetoncountypal/
El Paso Chapter of Therapy Dogs International. Volunteers with their TDI Certified dogs provide emotional support, education, and other aid to various groups.
http://www.chromadane.com/tdiEP.htm
Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation
Non-profit to facilitate use of animals in healing and rehabilitation of acute and chronically ill individuals. Education of volunteers, animals, and health care professionals.
http://www.therapet.org/
Therapy Dog Team Training Program
Lyn Richards talks about the requirements for a good therapy dog. From her DogLogic.com site.
http://www.doglogic.com/therapy.htm
Links to therapy dogs, animal-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted services, from Dog-Play.
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/therapyl.html
Therapy Dogs - Getting Started
Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work.
http://www.amchessieclub.org/TherapyDog.html
Therapy Dogs Inc. - Helping People Nationwide
A national registrar. Helps dog owners use their pets for therapy work. Qualifications of therapy dogs. How to have a safe visit.
http://www.therapydogs.com/
Therapy Dogs of St. John's Newfoundland
Animal-assisted therapy is accepted as a therapeutic intervention which promotes positive and beneficial health effects. Description of their program and pictures of their animals.
http://ca.geocities.com/doggy.west@nl.rogers.com/
Provides pet-assisted therapy (PAT) to meet the physical and emotional needs of the underprivileged. Find mission statement, links, articles, and information on recent visits.
http://www.tdspore.org
Non-profit promotes animal assisted therapy. Benefits both the volunteer and those visited. Oakland, California.
http://www.therapypets.org/
Members visit hospitals and nursing homes giving comfort and companionship to children and adults. Use of therapy dogs, contact, calendar, and pictures. Affiliate of Therapy Dogs International
http://www.geocities.com/toledok9mash/
Utah Animal-Assisted Therapy Association
Non-profit organization based in Salt Lake City dedicated to bringing comfort, love, and hope to those in need through the miracle of the human-animal bond.
http://www.uaata.com/
An article by the owner of Jake on doing therapy dog visits.
http://www.workingdogs.com/visiting_dogs.htm
A New Orleans non-profit. Hospital and nursing home visits by a variety of mix-breed and pedigreed dogs and cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. All animals have been temperament tested during Pet and Handler Evaluation Days.
http://www.visitingpetprogram.org/
Visits to the Elderly from Active Therapy Visiting Dogs
The loneliness of the terminally ill and elderly is relieved by visits from approved dogs. The health benefits of pets. Over 4500 volunteers in the United Kingdom.
http://www.globalideasbank.org/site/bank/idea.php?ideaId=1212
What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
Crossroads Group Home uses an Animal Assisted Therapy program stressing the benefits of animals and birds of many varieties to its residents.
http://www.crossroadsgrouphome.com/CGHAATWhat.html
Program at Autry State Prison, Georgia. Visits by dogs relieve depression and teach responsibility. Almost 400 of the 1500 inmates participate. [WALB-TV] (June 17, 2004)
http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=1950800&nav=5kZQO2IM
Blind Students Love These Dog Days
Garnet, a 75 pound shepherd, helps students at Perkins School for the Blind. She adjusts her level of play to a child's ability. The dog has protected some students by sensing an oncoming seizure. [The Boston Globe] (March 6, 2004)
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/03/06/blind_students_love_these_dog_days/
Rottweilers Can Be Friends, Therapy Dogs, Too
An entertaining article about a rescued Rottweiler with a new and rewarding job. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] (February 17, 1999)
http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/19990217pets.asp
Mastiffs Offer Therapeutic Companionship
The story of four giant mastiffs and their new-found roles as therapy dogs. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TX] (February 25, 1997)
http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/022597/mastiffs.htm