Podcasts about comfort dogs

Dogs have been part of law enforcement teams for decades, as we most recently saw with the capture of prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante. Man's best friends are also becoming more commonly used with crisis counselors for comforting students in schools and victims of violence in the community. Members of the Penn Vet Working Dogs Center, Tri-State Canine Response Team, and Delmarva Search and Rescue Group describe how their dogs are translators between humans and the natural world.   Then, the Philadelphia Ballet is celebrating 60 years with a world premiere of Carmen featuring choreography by Artistic Director Angel Corella. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, author John Schlimm discusses the importance of embracing generation Z. Who are considered generation Z? He mentions that the road to "yes" is paired with many "no's", to keep opening your mind and to embrace gratitude.BIOJohn Schlimm is a Harvard-trained educator, artist, advocate, and international award-winning author of twenty-five books. His newest works are What Would Gen-Z Do?: Everything You Don't Know About Gen-Z But Shouldand a picture book for kids titled The Star Jumped Over the Moon. John's other books include the Christopher Award-winning memoir Five Years in Heaven: The Unlikely Friendship That Answered Life's Greatest Questions; Extraordinary Dogs: Stories from Search and Rescue Dogs, Comfort Dogs, and Other Canine Heroes; Moonshine: A Celebration of America's Original Rebel Spirit; Stand Up!: 75 Young Activists Who Rock the World, And How You Can, Too!; a series of plant-based cookbooks, including The Tipsy Vegan, Grilling Vegan Style, The Cheesy Vegan, and The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour; and a series of workbooks for The Kindness Rocks & Smiles Community Project, including The Creative Kindness Zine Workbook.               Follow John on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/JohnSchlimm); Twitter (@JohnSchlimm); Instagram (@JohnSchlimm); Snapchat (@JohnSchlimm); and LinkedIn (@JohnSchlimm). For more information, please visit www.JohnSchlimm.com.#generationz #zgeneration #generationgaps #gratitude #openmind#humility #author #teacher #askquestions #remaincurious #loveforhumanity #podcast #podcastshow #alittlelessfearpodcast # misconceptions #z #harvard #advocate #artist This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos

I had the pleasure of catching up with Officer Darren Derby, a law enforcement professional with 22 years of experience and a local celebrity in Massachusetts. We discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted community policing, Officer Derby's new role as the department's full-time safety officer, and the introduction of a Comfort Dog program. We also dove into Officer Derby's personal journey with mental health, exploring his experiences with depression and ADHD.Additionally, we touched on the origins of his "get out of your cruiser" hashtag, the importance of listening and community support, and the benefits of having a comfort dog like his standard poodle, Winston. Finally, we announced the launch of Java Blue, a coffee brand with a cause that supports first responders in need. Join us for this heartfelt and informative conversation with Officer Darren Derby, and make sure to check out his inspiring work on social media!About Darren DerbyPryor Guest EP 3 - March 2020Kind of like a local celebrity22 years in LEMassachusettsFollow Darren DerbyInstagramFacebookWinston's InstagramChapters:(0:00:00) - Building Bridges(0:15:03) - Exploring Mental Health in Uniform(0:25:10) - Balancing Being Seen and Being Darren(0:30:40) - Listening and Community Support(0:38:54) - Benefits of Comfort Dog(0:47:04) - Coffee for a CauseChapter Summaries:(0:00:00) - Building Bridges (15 Minutes)In this episode, we catch up with Officer Darren Derby, a law enforcement professional with 22 years of experience and a local celebrity in Massachusetts. Darren shares updates on his life since his last appearance on the podcast in March 2020, discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted community policing and his role in the profession. Darren's department recently implemented a Comfort Dog program, which has been successful in Massachusetts. He is now the department's full-time safety officer, focusing on community engagement, crime prevention, and addressing safety issues in the community.(0:15:03) - Exploring Mental Health in Uniform (10 Minutes)We delve into Officer Darren Derby's personal journey with mental health, including his experiences with depression and ADHD. He shares how the challenges of the job and the impact of COVID-19 contributed to his mental health struggles. However, he also emphasizes the importance of talking about mental health, especially in uniform, and encourages others to seek help and support. Despite the hardships, Officer Derby remains passionate about his work and continues to make a difference in his community'(0:25:10) - Balancing Being Seen and Being Darren (6 Minutes)We explore the origins of Officer Darren Derby's "get out of your cruiser" hashtag and his motivation to show the positive side of law enforcement officers. He discusses his desire to highlight the good deeds and genuine connections that officers make within their communities. Officer Derby also touches on balancing his personal and professional lives, navigating the attention he receives as a well-known figure, and the impact his online presence has had on other law enforcement agencies'(0:30:40) - Listening and...

#estaeslaVOZde … la compasión, la oración y la Fe durante momentos de crisis y desastres repentinos en Estados Unidos.La iglesia Luterana [LCC] cuenta con mas de 130 “K-9 Comfort Dogs” (perros de #comfort, también llamados #Misioneros) sirviendo a dolientes y familiares de víctimas durante circunstancias inesperadas(balaceras, desastres naturales, derrumbes)… Los perros y sus #handlers se desplazan alrededor de 27 estados del país cuando su presencia es requerida 911 para aliviar el dolor de las tragedias. Lutheran Church Charities (su misión canina), con base en Illinois, es una organización que usa la oración, la palabra bíblica y perros #goldenretriever para extenderle apoyo emocional a los que fueron sorprendidos con una mala noticia en la que algún ser querido se vio involucrado y en la que probablemente perdió la vida. George Tapia, con quien conversé, es un Detective retirado de #NYPD … Él y su perro forman un binomio para #LCCK9 que ha abierto la puerta de la comunicación para personas que atraviesan quizás el peor momento de su vida tras la muerte de, por ejemplo, un hijo, como ocurrió recientemente (y muy lamentablemente) en una escuela primaria en #UbaldeTexas Para más información sobre los ministerios de esta iglesia: www.LutheranChurchCharities.orgwww.K9comfort.org Facebook:Comfort Dogs: @K9ComfortLutheran Church Charities: @LutheranChurchCharities Instagram:@comfortdogsLutheran Church Charities: @lccharitiesTwitter:@K9ComfortDogsLutheran Church Charities: @LCCharitiesLutheran Church Charities / LCC K-9 Ministry Major Crisis & Disaster Deployments #XiomaraEN360 el Podcast

This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM talk with Tim Hetzner, President of the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs, about their work in Uvalde, Texas in the wake of the tragic shooting.

Comfort dogs are being used to assist people dealing with traumatic situations such as in criminal court cases and funerals.

The new federal government has IR reforms in its sights, but what if anything can be done about insecure work, and how did things get to this point? Forming bonds through a love of art. And comfort dogs hard at work in some unlikely workplaces, including courtrooms and funeral homes.

On the first "Ask the Vet" of 2022, AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus talks to Dr. Daniel Cimino, Resident Veterinarian in Neurology at AMC, about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and other neurological conditions in pets. Then she talks to William Gordon, Deputy Police Chief of the Greenfield, Massachusetts Police Department, about the transformative role of comfort dogs for first responders.Also on this month's show:Viral trending animalsAnimal newsUpcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health EducationCall us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month's Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

It was recently disclosed that the Namibian Government auctioned off 57 elephants caught from the wild, with the intention to export 42 of them to foreign zoos. With the widespread awareness about the cruelty of keeping wild elephants in captivity, this news is both shocking and tragic. Elephant expert and President of Humane Society International, […]

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Juliet Britton, Beaverton Municipal Court Presiding Judge, discusses: The importance of addressing concerns early with repeated low level crimes to connect people to services to support long term stability and decrease recidivism in the future at the municipal court level; The Mental Health Liaison position at the court - a clinician in court to provide coordination and connection to civil services and housing, which has lowered the court's failure to appear rate and is showing a promising reduction in recidivism rates;  The comfort dog program for court participants and for staff through a partnership with Dove Lewis. Dogs in court (virtual and in-person) increase feelings of calm and relaxation with participants who are coping with significant symptoms and trauma history. The dogs are also brought in for staff as a way to promote staff wellness within a stressful work environment; and  Beaverton Police Department's Community Policing Program and their collaboration with the court. Police build rapport with participants in the community and take the time to have conversations with participants to support their involvement in programming and the court.    For more information about the intersection between criminal justice and behavioral health in Oregon, please reach out to us through our website at http://www.ocbhji.org/podcast and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OCBHJI/. We'd love to hear from you. For more information about treatment courts, visit OCBHJI's treatment court toolkit at http://www.ocbhji.org/toolkits-and-resources/treatment-court-toolkit/. For more information about trainings offered by OCBHJI, visit our training page http://www.ocbhji.org/training/.  Social media for Dove Lewis PACTT (Dog Therapy Teams): Facebook - @fortheloveofdove; Instagram - @dovelewispdx; Twitter - @dovelewis. Social Media for the City of Beaverton: Twitter – @CityOfBeaverton; Facebook – @CityOfBeaverton; Instagram – @CityOfBeaverton.

In today's News: Comfort dogs deploy for victims of wildfires Lutheran Church Charities K-9 comfort dogs Aaron from St. John’s in Napa, Calif, Micah from Light of the Valley in Elk Grove, Calif., and Reuben from First Lutheran - Yuba City, Calif. and their ministry teams were invited by the principal and counselors from Foothill Adventist School in Angwin, Calif., which was destroyed by the Glass Fire. On Tuesday, the comfort dogs visited with children and staff at a new temporary location at Pacific Union College Elementary School in Angwin, their first day back at their interim school. The comfort dogs and their handlers worked with counselors to help children process a very difficult time.  Court protects two Colorado churches  Two Colorado churches and their pastors are currently protected from the state’s enforcement of capacity limits and face masks during worship services thanks to an order handed down by a federal judge on Oct. 15. This decision came following a lawsuit against federal and state officials for an array of religious freedom violations. Thomas More Society Special Counsel Rebecca Messall and Co-Counsel Brad Bergford, who are representing the congregations and their pastors, were pleased with the order. Denver Bible Church and its pastor, Robert Enyart, and Community Baptist Church and its pastor, Joey Rhoads, asked the court to enjoin enforcement of orders related to Colorado’s gubernatorially mandated capacity limits on worship services and face mask requirements. Currently, Colorado imposes capacity limits on houses of worship that are more severe than those that apply to other so-called critical businesses whose settings pose a similar risk of covid-19 transmission. The state also allows a variety of exceptions to its facial-covering requirement where it recognizes that removing a mask is necessary to carry out a particular activity.  Administration continues its fight against global abortion  President Donald Trump’s administration continued to push back against global abortion advocacy this week with a declaration proclaiming that “The preservation of human life and the strengthening of family” are foundational to society. The Independent reports United States leaders joined five other countries in signing the Geneva Consensus document last Thursday. The action sent a statement to The United Nations that the killing of unborn babies in abortions is not a “human right,” as the U.N. Declaration Of Human Rights claims, according to the report. The other countries that signed the declaration Were Brazil, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia and Uganda, the report states. This is not the first time the trump administration has fought for unborn babies’ rights at the U.N. In September, United States and Vatican representatives criticized the inclusion of language promoting “sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights,” including abortions, in a U.N. covid-19 response resolution. In August, U.S. Ambassador Andrew Bremberg also slammed the international agency for “perverting” human rights by advocating for the killing of unborn babies in abortions. 

With every challenge comes new ministry opportunity. And Tim Hetzner is excited about those opportunities for Lutheran Church Charities and the K-9 Comfort Dogs. How about a virtual visit with your favorite furry friend?

In today’s News: The Justice Department rules a Christian photographer cannot be forced to photograph same-sex weddings The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod prepares for the March On The Arch Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs help in Milwaukee following a tragic shooting The ACLU files suit against Texas ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ cities

Are you having problems with your cat, not using the litter box, but instead peeing in places you’d never expect? In this episode I’ll talk about when cats choose house plants as their litter box, offer an explanation for why this might happen and tell you what to do about it. Next time, we’ll cover when cats begin peeing in your bed. You may have heard of therapy dogs who visit patients in hospitals and clinics. Today, you’re going to hear about a special group of golden retrievers, who bring comfort to those suffering the aftermaths of mass shootings and other disasters. You’ll hear how, Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministry’s comfort dogs, along with their handlers, travel all over the United States–being deployed in times of crisis to bring comfort to all those affected. My guests today are Tim Hetzner, the president and CEO of the organization who started the K-9 ministry and Richard Martin, the director of the K-9 deployments. Does your dog attempt to eat parts of dead animals it finds outdoors or even grab mouthfuls of dirt at times? When dogs eat what we consider to be disgusting, no doubt you probably pull your dog away, thinking it’s not only gross, but will cause your dog to get deathly ill from consuming such a germ infested thing. In reality, your dog’s body is equipped to handle consuming a lot of bacteria and germy things much more than you are. I’ll explain how.   Additional Resources for the show. Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) Website. www.LutheranChurchCharities.org LCC’s K-9 Comfort Dogs website: www.K9Comfort.org LCC’s Kare-9 Military Comfort Dogs website: www.Kare9.org LCC’s K-9 Police Comfort Dogs. www.K9Blue.org Lutheran Church Charities and the K-9 Comfort Dogs on Facebook: LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lutheran Church Charities:@LutheranChurchCharities Find the K-9 Comfort Dogs on Instagram:   Comfort Dogs: @comfortdogs Lutheran Church Charities: @lccharities Find the K-9 Comfort Dogs on Twitter: Comfort Dogs: @K9ComfortDogs Lutheran Church Charities: @LCCharities   Source for the story about dog’s ability to eat carrion – “See Spot Live Longer” by Steve Brown and Beth Taylor.   Tell us the pet problems you’d like solved and participate in a free children’s book promotion! You can receive a free copy of the children’s book, “Adventures with Tuffy” Written by Sue Sailer and Illustrated by Troy Becker. This book was the idea of Charlie Nelson, the CEO and president of the family owned company, NutriSource Pet Foods. Tuffy was the name of his grandfather and is also the name of the family’s pet food plant. To participate, please write me at susan@raisingyourpaws.com, with your detailed comments about the Raising Your Paws podcast. We would like to know what some of the problems you are having raising your pets that you’d like to hear addressed on the show. I’ll select 10 of the first people to write and send them a free book. Good Luck. The book is also sold in many of the stores where you find NutriSource pet food.

After the horrific school shooting in a California high school, Debbie Kendrick, hands-on grandma and & vice-president helped arrange for Comfort Dogs to help ease the re opening of the school for students. It was a positive experience. Listen to all the tidbits of how these dogs helped. EPISODE NOTES: Debbie Helps Save The Day

Veterans helping veterans. But it doesn’t stop there. The LCC Kare-9 Comfort Dogs relieve the stress that comes with PTSD and other illnesses that veterans can be prone to contract. Listen to the heart of the matter on this episode of Moving People Forward with Mark Elfstrand and Jim Morrison.

Episode 1: Tim Hetzner, CEO of Lutheran Church Charities and K-9 Comfort Dogs. Talks about disaster and emergency “comfort” for natural disasters, mass shootings, and events where trauma is an issue.

What animals should be allowed where? What does the law say about animals in stores and other public places?  Dave Davis, President of the Utah Food Industry Association, joins guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Rep. Steve Handy to discuss the issues food retailers deal with to try and provide the best environment for all their customers. Listen weekdays 12:30 to 3 pm at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online, or on the app. https://kslnewsradio.com/

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This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with Tim Hetzner, the president of Lutheran Church Charities, about deploying K-9 Comfort Dogs to El Paso, Texas after a shooting resulting in 22 dead and a dozen more injured and to Dayton, Ohio where nine are dead and 27 more are injured; Skip Bedell known for his TV show, “Catch a Contractor” and his appearances on Fox & Friends about creating a pet-friendly room; and with Auburn's University College of Veterinary Medicine's Edward Morrison, PhD, about the canine nose and what it can truly do. And in Fleck's Fact, Reed and Fleck talk about the hazards of dog grooming.

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Episode: 004 In this episode Ken Fay discusses his journey being at the right place at the wrong time when tragedy struck at Sandy Hook. From the wreckage and trauma he discovers the heartwarming benefits of "Lutheran Church Charities" ministry with comfort dogs.  Connect with Ken at: KenFayCom@gmail.com Emmy Award Winning Wags N Tales at:  https://youtu.be/HU3qRADS-48  

Tim Hetzner, President and CEO, Lutheran Church Charities discusses the deployment of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to hurricane survivors in Texas.

Robin records this week’s show live from the fourth annual Lutheran Church Charities K-9/Kare-9 National Conference at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, where she served as keynote speaker. Listen in as she interviews dog handlers with the Kare-9 Military Ministry, who bring their specially trained Comfort Dogs to those who need the power of animal-assisted therapy most. You won’t want to miss the special interview with Marine Josh Homb, who pays tribute to his Battle Buddy, MWD Tyson. Questions or Comments? Email Robin at behumane@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Meet the Kare-9 Comfort Dogs on Pet Life Radio

Did you know that K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers respond to disasters and crisis situations throughout the United States? Tim Hetzner, President of K-9 Comfort Dogs Lutheran Church Charities, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the inspirational work these dogs and their handlers selflessly provide to the survivors of some our nation’s most devastating tragedies. Over 70 highly trained golden retrievers and their human handlers are on standby to respond within 24 hours. Most recently these dogs have been working in Boston, Newtown, and West, Texas. You’ll learn all about how these dogs are trained, what types of skills they possess, and the greatest lessons these dogs have to teach us! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Working Like Dogs - K-9 Comfort Dogs Soothe Survivors of the Boston Marathon and other Catastrophic Events with Marcie Davis var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};

After ministering to those shaken by the bombings along the route of the Boston Marathon, specially trained therapy dogs have been deployed to help those struggling to recover from the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. Donna speaks with Tim Hetzner, who is leading the team in West, Texas and who was also on the team deployed to Boston. Tim shares stories from the ministry in these cities and recounts how the dogs have been able to break through to help people move toward healing. Questions or Comments? Send them to: donna@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Comfort Dogs Bring Peace and Healing to the Grieving in Boston and Texas on Pet Life Radio var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};