Author: Caroline Golon

CAT COMFORTS AILING VETERANS

At the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, an orange tabby cat named Tom brings comfort to the terminally ill veterans there. According to the VA Medical Center, the cat, who spends most of his time in the hospice unit, seems to have a special sense when a patient or a family needs him.
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GENTLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER HELPS FIRST GRADERS IMPROVE READING SKILLS

First graders at Cambridge Elementary School in Jefferson, Vt. have a special incentive to practice their reading skills – it’s furry and snuggly and often falls asleep during the story. MacGriff, an 8-year-old Golden Retriever, helps encourage the kids to read, offering calming, non-judgmental company. According to local news station WCAX-TV, MacGriff and his owner
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DOG AND DOLPHIN ARE BEST FRIENDS

Hotel workers on Tory Island, Ireland couldn’t figure out why the resident dog, Ben, was so fascinated with the harbor. Until one day they saw him swim out to meet a pal – a friendly bottle-nosed dolphin that frequented the waters near the hotel. Duggie, as the dolphin was known, was a frequent visitor to
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DOG SAVES ELDERLY OWNER FROM CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK

A recent blizzard could have turned even more dangerous for a Massachusetts woman if it hadn’t been for her golden retriever, Reilly. According to the Patriot Ledger, Nancy Sheerin of Weymouth, Mass. was at home alone with Reilly during a snowstorm. Sheerin, who is hard of hearing, went to bed after taking out her hearing
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LOST CAT TRACKS DOWN FAMILY IN NEW HOME 8 MILES AWAY

The Ober family of Lexington, KY was heartbroken when their cat, Salem, ran away right before they moved homes. They never expected that the determined Salem would find a way to get back home to them. According to Kentucky.com, as the Obers packed up their belongings to move to their new house 8 miles away.
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