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Garcia Co-Sponsors Service Dog Bill For Veterans With PTSD

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has co-sponsored the Bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) For Therapy Act, which would provide veterans access to therapy dogs through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The PAWS Act, H.R. 1448, is designed to create a pilot program within the VA providing veterans access to therapy dogs. “As a combat veteran myself, I understand ...

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Assemblyman Tom Lackey Introduces Bill Advocating For Guide Dog Safety

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Antelope Valley, introduced a bill Tuesday that would help protect all guide, signal and service dogs, whether they are on- or off-duty. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Under the current law, service dogs attacked while “on-duty” are protected by the state; however off-duty dogs and their owners receive ...

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‘4 Paws For Ability’ Calls Out To Santa Clarita Community For Aid

Courtney Golin, 4 Paws For Ability, service dogs, special needs, seizure alert dogs, Razoo, fundraiser, donations, Santa Clarita Valley, Valencia

Courtney Golin, a Valencia resident living with a variety of health conditions, has been selected by “4 Paws For Ability” to receive a furry companion that would assist in detecting seizures before and after they happen. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Golin is mostly impacted by epilepsy, which affects her every ...

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