By Mike Branch – As an infant, Courtney experienced numerous ear infections and lost most of her hearing at a very early age. Today, babies are tested for hearing in the first few months of life, but when Courtney was a baby, that wasn’t the case. Her hearing loss wasn’t fully discovered until she started school. As she grew older, it became more difficult for her to participate in class and engage with others. Fast forward to today. Courtney is a Registered Nurse living near Madison, WI. She works with patients, doctors, and others in a professional setting. Outside of …
Archives for June 2024
Sometimes there is more behind the practice of dog breeding
By Caren Hansen, Can Do Canines Marketing and Communication Manager – I have a legitimate mutt. After rescuing her, we completed a DNA test, which reported 15 dog breeds. Mutt-O-Rama! I love her deeply and can bring her to work, where most of my co-workers bring their dogs too. Many of these dogs also have interesting genetics and history. Yet, we work somewhere that has a dog breeding program—at Can Do Canines, where we raise and train assistance dogs and place them free of charge with people with disabilities. Domestic animal breeding is a hot topic … and rightly so. …
The Impact of an Ordinary Day
By Beth Billstrom – It was an ordinary day. Mark was in his car waiting at a stoplight. He was on his way to pick up his daughter from daycare. Without any warning, a fully loaded construction truck traveling 60 miles an hour plowed into the back of Mark’s vehicle. The impact of the hit sent Mark’s car crashing into the vehicle in front of him. That day changed Mark’s life forever. Due to the accident, Mark’s head is now permanently tilted backward, unable to move in any direction. The medical community refers to his condition as severe dystonia or …
Poison Control for Dogs
Whether it’s a plant leaf, a dropped pill, or a raisin, your dog might likely ingest something someday that could be harmful to him or her. Learn how to handle the situation now so panic doesn’t overtake your emotions. First of all, keep a list of pet poison hotlines handy. Two to consider are ASPCA’s 24/7 Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435, or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. These and others will charge for the information (usually $85-$100), but if your pet’s life is in danger, calling a poison hotline may prevent the worst-case scenario. If your pet ingests something …
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