Dog Therapy On The Rise

As Dooley begins to grow older, Macey has been adopted. Although it was a hard decision, she will go through training to be certified. Soon, she and Bo will go to a training facility for two weeks, where they will learn how to sit, stay, com and more! Look out for more updates!

Macey’s Story

The owners of Dooley recently adopted a five month old puppy, Macey! Macey may become a therapy dog instead of Dooley, though it is still being thought over. Macey is an energetic, playful dog who loves lying on her soft bed and chewing on a bone. Macey does have some bad habits, such as jumping up and trying to steal a piece of dinner, or deciding the couch looks very comfortable and jumping on to it, but she is very lovable. Dooley and her get along fine, although all puppies can get a tad annoying. Macey has not yet been to the beach, but the post will be updated as soon as possible.

Heartworm Disease

Heartworm is a disease many types of pets, including dogs, can get. It is serious and in some instances, fatal.  They get this ilness when a mosquito bites an infected animal then bites a dog. After a couple of weeks, they grow into larvae. Six months later, the larvae mature into adults. They can live for about five to seven years in a dog, and two to three in a cat. Its important to catch it early, because the numbers can multiply. Some symptoms are weight loss, fatigue after a medium walk, loss of appetite and a mild persistent cough. Its very important to test your dog for this disease and to give them prevention medication. Its important to try and prevent your pet from getting heartworm because the heart worms clog blood vessels which can cause organs to not work properly. This can also, sadly, lead to death. Dogs tested positive will have to stay off of too much exercise and activity and will be given medicine. Dogs who don’t have it should be tested, if tested and they don’t have it, then they should take heart worm prevention medication. 

Bo’s Story

This tiny, bouncy golden doodle pup was born on April, 15, 2018 in West Virginia. He was adopted at 3 months, when the family’s mom surprised them with a trip to a breeder’s house in the mountains of West Virginia , and that day they brought home Bo. He continues to go on adventures, from his first swim to his first snow. He continues to be this cute adorable dog. Yay for Bo!

Dooley’s Story

Dooley, the amazing blue tick coonhound we love. He was first found abandoned on a highway in South Carolina. He was brought to Virginia and put into a foster home, where he was well taken care of. A family, aka one of the author’s family, adopted him when he was two years old. The dad went out one night, and then he came home.. and Dooley was with him! He’s afraid of storms, but loves the beach…minus the water. He has lived with this loving family and continues to be loved and cared for at the age of 6. Three cheers for this beach pup!