2 monthes ago | By iHeart Dogs
13-year-old Oscar went through heart surgery in 2017. Now, his mom says that he “lives with a life-limiting condition.” The family has two adorable Labrador Retrievers who can comfort Oscar, but the boy has always expressed interest in a small dog that he could hold and cuddle more easily.
So, when Oscar's mom heard about a puppy who had been abandoned because of a disability, she knew she had to take her in. Not only would Oscar have a dog to cuddle with on difficult days, but he'd also have a family member he could relate to.
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2 monthes ago | By iHeart Dogs
Pre-school teacher Jo Le Page and her family welcomed a Spanish Water Dog puppy named Rafa this past June but soon realized there was something different about him. The fluffy white pup didn't respond to loud noises, even the shrill sound of the smoke alarm.
While the rest of the family wanted to return Rafa and look for a new puppy, Jo had other plans. She googled sign language for dogs, and “it opened up a whole new world.”
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Rafa is now seven months old, and Jo has taught him nine sign language commands, including “sit,” “stand,” “watch me,” “spin,” “give paw,” “lie...
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