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Pumpkin, a registered Standard Poodle will soon be known as a “Therapy Dog,” sponsored by the Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church.
Pumpkin and her owner Ken Knapp have completed 16 weeks of Intermediate Education, sponsored by the PETsMART Pet Training Program. They will go for the Canine Good Citizen Test at the end of March. Then they will be ready to visit in the hospital, nursing homes and the homes of shut-ins, where a visit from a dog may bring pleasure to those visited.
Pumpkin, who's registered name is Pond's Pride Pumpkin Spice, was born September 28, 2003. She was used for breeding purposes by her former owner before being retired and given to Ken. She has been vaccinated and given all her shots. Standard Poodles are allergenic, don't shed, are smart and love people.
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. “A Dog Will Love You Forever” has a long history.
The bond between man and dog dates back to early history, but only recently has medical...
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