Category: Bethany Meissner

Ralph the teaching assistant

British Dog Helps Students in School’s Calm Room

High school can be full of stress for students. Sometimes that stress leads to serious mental health problems if it’s left unaddressed. Thankfully more and more schools are finding ways to help students with their mental health, the same way school nurses help with physical health. One school in England is not only part of
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Shelagh Shaw and her Leonberger Dog

Leonberger Dog Saves Owner’s Life in the Night

Sheleagh Shaw and her husband, Ian, have two Leonberger dogs whom they love, Scooby and Jake. The two dogs “love everybody and they are so soft,” according to Sheleagh. After May 25, one of them has a new title in the home. Sheleagh told the Derbyshire Times that now “Scooby is my little hero.” Sheleagh
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Bear Saves Family From Fire

Akron Dog Saves Family from House Fire

Bear, a seven-year-old American Shepherd, has long been adored by his family. After a recent terrifying experience, his family and friends of theirs consider Bear to be a hero. They credit Bear with saving their lives when their Akron, Ohio home caught fire. “That dog…if he hadn’t woken anyone up, I don’t even want to
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