Barney is the dog that jumped into the Gulf of Mexico after his person, Donna Chen, was struck and killed by a drunk driver. A kayaker out fishing in the Gulf rescued to dog and helped get him returned to his family. Not surprisingly, the Chen family is extremely grateful to have Barney safe at home and are focusing on him to help them through their grief. (thanks Holly!)
Friday Fun: Zelda, Bit Of A Nutter
I love this girl! How can you not smile at her silliness?
Friday Fun: 3 Different Looks At Walter Reed Therapy Dogs
I am so thankful more and more people are realizing how much dogs can help people, whether physically or emotionally. It is remarkable the difference dogs make! You can read more about the therapy dog program at Walter Reed VA Hospital and Harvey Naranjo who started the program.
Helping in physical therapy.
Wounded Warriors training dogs.
Red Cross dogs visit.
Friday Fun: Dogs Welcoming Home Their Soldiers
This easily one of my favorite videos! I hope there are lots of happy reunions like these going on across the U.S. with troops coming home from Iraq. A heartfelt “Thank You!” to our troops and their families—I can’t imagine the hardships you’ve faced.
Spontaneous Tool Use By Dingo
Crows and ravens have used tools. So have primates. And now a member of the canine family—a dingo—has been documented spontaneously using a tool. (‘Spontaneous’ meaning the dingo wasn’t taught to use the tool.) In this case, the tool is a table the dingo dragged into position so it could access an envelope of food. Pretty cool!