Calendar Stars
The holiday sale of our 2024 calendar has started. We’re filled with joy to showcase the calendar stars who provide vital animal assisted services to people in need in the U.S.A. Please help us honor their daily efforts and dedication to helping others. Order yours today! January Star – Cavilear works in Florida panhandle with […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Pet
National Pet Awareness Month is interestingly named, to say the least. Whether you have a dog who gnaws on your shoes or a cat who slips her paw under the door when you’re in the bathroom, most of the time you’re very aware that you have a pet. But we here at 1FUR1 would like […]
World Dog Show 2015 Results
June 14, 2015 marked the end of the World Dog Show in Milan, Italy. The winner was a bearded collie named “Ops I Did It Again Del Cuore Impavido,” (fans of Britney Spears: yes, the dog was named after her 2000 song “Oops, I Did It Again”) owned by Olga Klimova of Russia. Judges praised […]
The Difference between Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Activities (AAA): Part 2 of 2
Last week we looked at animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in the rising field of therapy programs that involve animal participation. This week we will discuss animal-assisted activities (AAA), another branch of these therapy programs. AAA (not to be confused with the American Automobile Association) is where animals visit with residents and/or patients in nursing homes, hospitals, […]
The Difference between Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Activities (AAA): Part 1 of 2
Here at 1 FUR 1, we support programs that help animals and people alike. Two terms we often use for these programs are animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAA). Both have been shown to be very beneficial for animals and humans alike, but there is little information out there about the difference between the […]
Animals Helping Humans, Part 1: Dogs
Dogs are the most popular pets in the U.S. — 36.5% of U.S. households owning at least one dog. When asked why they own a dog, many people answer “for companionship” or “stress release.” Neuroscience studies supports these claims, showing that the presence of a pet correlates with increased release of beta-endorphins and oxytocin (“relaxing” […]
Man’s Best (& Oldest) Friend
Animals and humans have worked together in therapeutic relationships for more than 12,000 years. Scientists proved this when they found a 12,000-year-old human skeleton in Israel, holding close the skeletal remains of a puppy. The history of the human-canine bond starts even earlier than that, however humans and wolves, the ancestor of our domestic dogs, […]
Healthy and Happy Dog Tips
For a happy and healthy dpet, here you’ll find care, behavior, and training dog tips. Let the countdown begin… 10.) “Dog breath” is a ubiquitous problem for dog owners, but bad breath left unchecked can lead to serious problems for a dog’s teeth and overall health. To prevent gum disease and other dental problems, do […]
Photo Doggies for Anthony
When friends of cancer patient Anthony Lyons of Phoenix, AZ, posted a request on Facebook for “photo doggies for Anthony” to cheer him up, they did not anticipate the overwhelming response the request would receive. Lyons, 16, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last July. Therapy dogs visit him twice a week at Phoenix Children’s […]