Author: New Leash on Life
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Pet360, Inmates and Dogs Get a New Leash on Life
Categories: PRESSPhoto of Nicole Larocco and Turner courtesy of Jackie Bayne by Temple, Courtney A few weeks ago we told you about the 5th graduating class from the prison dog-training program, New Leash on Life. I had the chance to speak to dog trainer, Nicole Larocco, who works directly with the dogs and inmates from the…
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Psychology Today, Vivien’s New Leash on Life
Categories: PRESSA great story about abuse, rehabilitation in a prison, and life as a therapy dog By Marc Bekoff, Ph.D. in Animal Emotions Meet Vivian Peyton, an awesome and very lucky Staffordshire Terrier mix We all need an “up story” that can give us hope. Here’s a short and sweet tale, a perfect one…
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ohmidog!, Vivan Peyton Honored at National Dog Show
Categories: PRESS(Top photo courtesy of New Leash on Life USA; bottom photo, of Vivian and Pich, by Connie Kang / Daily Pennsylvanian) One of the first graduates of a Philadelphia prison program that pairs troubled dogs with inmates was recognized at the National Dog Show over the weekend. Vivian Peyton, a pit bull mix and former bait…
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Pet360, Giving Thanks: Rescues, Mixed Breeds, and Dog Shows
Categories: PRESSPhoto of Vivian courtesy New Leash on Life As Thanksgiving preparations take place on Thursday, Americans everywhere will take part in another holiday tradition: watching The National Dog Show Presented by Purina broadcast following the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. It’s an event we always watch—even though we’re fervent advocates of adoption and, on a personal level,…
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Life With Dogs, Former Bait Dog Turned Therapy Dog Being Honored by National Dog Show
Categories: PRESSAmong the pampered pooches at the National Dog Show this weekend in Philadelphia will be Vivian Peyton. The Staffordshire Terrier mix is attending as one of the Purina Therapy Dog Ambassadors. It’s a long way from her start in life, where she was used as a bait dog for a dog fighting ring. Vivian was…
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Press Release – Former Bait Dog Honored
Categories: PRESSFormer Bait Dog Honored as Therapy Dog Ambassador in This Year’s National Dog Show For more information, contact: Matthew Vlahos, matthew@vlahospr.com Jimmy Contreras, jimmy@vlahospr.com From a Dog Fighting Ring to the National Dog Show in Less Than One Year PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2012) – Joining thousands of exotic dog breeds and popular poodles at this year’s…
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CBS, Ex-Con Dog Gets A New Leash On Life
Categories: PRESSEx-Con Dog Gets A New Leash On Life September 12, 2012 8:50 AM By John McDevitt PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –A dog who spent some time in prison has a new leash on life — comforting humans who are grieving over the death of a pet. Staffordshire Terrier mix Vivian Peyton was adopted from a shelter. She…
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Main Line, Spw: Scottoline Shares How to Never Take No for an Answer
Categories: PRESSIf you haven’t gotten involved with the Main Line Society of Professional Women (SPW), a program of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, it’s time to put it on your radar. All 26 consecutive events have been sold out since the program started in 2009 and the trend is sure to continue through the end…
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Dispatch, “Behind the Bars: Dogs and Inmates”
Categories: PRESSBehind the Bars: Dogs and Inmates On Monday, October 24, 2011, a very unique graduation took place; eleven prison inmates and six rescued shelter dogs listened to distinguished speakers and received certificates. The inmates graduated from the New Leash on Life USA program while the dogs successfully passed the Canine Good Citizen program. Keynote remarks…