I can so see my dogs doing this!
Here’s hoping you have an embarrassment-free weekend!
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Good day, and good dog!
Friday Funny: Granny Panties
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COVID-19 Detector
A new four-legged, wet-nosed addition greets people at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. “Buffy” is a 2-year-old, sweet-tempered, yellow Labrador retriever and a highly trained scent detection dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs. Buffy meets visitors as they enter the hospital and if she detects COVID-19, the visitor is asked to get additional testing. Testing can be done free of charge at the hospital or if visitors prefer, another location.
Trainers at Southeastern Guide Dogs placed “Buffy” in a scent detection study nine months ago. Using deactivated samples from COVID-19 patients at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Buffy was trained to detect changes in a person’s immune system. Labrador retrievers have an estimated 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans. The dogs can detect our body fighting the virus. During training, the dogs are approximately 95% effective at detecting COVID-19 in a person. If Buffy detects COVID-19 she simply lays down at the visitor’s feet and waits for a treat.
Visitors entering the hospital will still be screened by a hospital caregiver, have their temperature taken and be required to wear a mask. Buffy is being used as an extra resource, although a very furry one, to help keep the community safe. Hospital CEO, Robert Meade, adopted Buffy and she lives with the Meade family when she is not at the hospital.
Thanks for helping, Buffy!
#MaskUp #BackUp
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Anatomy of a Golden Retriever
Friday Funny: Julie and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
From the Twitter feed of We Rate Dogs (@dog_rates): This is Julie. She’s the only thing keeping the tower from falling. Not sure why it’s her responsibility, but she doesn’t mind. 14/10
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Friday Funny: Tucker Budzyn
Love me some Tucker.
Happy Friday!
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Dogs Making a Difference: Jackson
From the AKC: Dogs have been known to increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health in people. During this unprecedented time, dogs have been a source of relief and happiness for their human counterparts. In an effort to recognize dogs doing outstanding things during the global crisis we are facing, the AKC has awarded three wonderful dogs who have been spreading joy in their communities with the AKC Paw of Courage award. Continue reading Dogs Making a Difference: Jackson
Friday Funny (Video): Toy Hoarder
When Franklin, Massachusetts police noticed toys were missing from their donation box, they never dreamed it would be their own dog who was stealing them! Golden Retriever Ben Franklin is a therapy dog who apparently thought all toys were his because he’s such a good boy! Officer Cusson investigated and was able to catch Ben on camera, in the act. He subsequently posted the video on the PD Facebook page, making the dog an Internet sensation!
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Friday Funny: The Second Coming
For all of you celebrating Christmas with a chewy, chewy dog.
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Everybody say “awwwww”
I don’t have a good caption for this, but it was too cute not to share.
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Of Hair Clips and Loobsters
What’s a Sunday without a check-in from Tucker Budzyn? I love this guy – he just tickles my funny bone!
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Good day, and good dog!