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RE: The Impact of Pets on Emotional Health

Posted By Heddie Leger 05-03-2025 05:42 AM
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This is very helpful. I am searching for as much information as possible. thank you very much. heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger MSSW student UTK ------------------------------

RE: Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

Posted By Heddie Leger 04-10-2025 08:28 PM
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Hello Kayla, thank you so much. I signed up. Looking forward to this. Kind regards, Heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Social Work in Animal Sheltering: From Animal Shelter Worker to Veterinary Social Worker!

Posted By Heddie Leger 03-04-2025 08:29 AM
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Hello Kelly, Thank you so much for sharing. That is also my dream for the future. I would love to stay connected. Warm woofs, and meows, Heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 03-03-2025 06:53 PM
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Hello Monica, Thank you so much for this valuable information. I will call you after my semester projects are complete. I am working on a project and you have been very helpful. Kind regards, ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 03-03-2025 06:52 PM
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Thank you so much. I will reach out. ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 03-01-2025 10:04 AM
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Thanks Augusta this is valuable information. Heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 03-01-2025 09:59 AM
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It is a valuable service. We have one also heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 02-28-2025 09:07 AM
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Rachel, thank you so much for this wonderful information. As I formulate ideas, I will be in touch with you personally. kind regards, ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 02-27-2025 09:46 PM
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Yes indeed Judith that's my mantra. take care heddie ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 02-27-2025 06:53 PM
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Judith, thank you very much for this detailed and caring response. It helps get some idea what we are facing with a burgeoning population in that age group. It seems there a few private rescues that are specific to this genre, I will keep your message for future reference as this topic is examined. ...

Elderly Pets/Elderly Humans

Posted By Heddie Leger 02-26-2025 04:05 AM
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Good morning, shelters intake animals for many different reasons. I'm focusing on the elderly and their pets. Could you all help me by letting me know if any of you track this population on intake? And, do you have special fosters designated to elderly animals. Thank you very much. ---- ...

RE: Have you heard of the term Third Life?

Posted By Heddie Leger 01-20-2025 07:37 AM
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Hello Kayla, This is excellent advice. It is similar to what I was going to share. Just wanted to say thank you. Heddie. ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Researcher discusses companion animals' impact on child development

Posted By Heddie Leger 10-12-2024 03:23 AM
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Thank you for this great research article there are more resources HABRI Human Animal Bond Research Institute APA HAI University of Colorado ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Cornell, NY Farm Net launch mental health, suicide prevention course

Posted By Heddie Leger 09-24-2024 11:36 PM
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Can this please be shard to my email? Barnzen4u@aol.com ------------------------------ Heddie Leger Intern IAVSW TN ------------------------------

RE: Prison Dog Programs

Posted By Heddie Leger 09-24-2024 09:29 AM
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Hello Kayla. Thank you for sharing this video. I watched it in tears again. I have seen these and hundreds of other people like these men come to my classes with arms folded and deadpan, dark expressions. Within weeks to months I watch them unfold into humane human beings through this program. This program ...

Prison Dog Programs

Posted By Heddie Leger 09-24-2024 12:20 AM
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Prison Dog programs are nothing new, however, they are a valuable untapped resource for most shelters. The Missouri Puppies for Parole is an exemplary model to follow. No need to reinvent the wheel. Programs stand the test of time when they are formed through a trickle down manner. ------------ ...

RE: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Posted By Heddie Leger 09-23-2024 08:19 AM
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Hello T-Fisher i am not real familiar with this format so moving through this slowly. Thank you for your comment and follow up. The program I have a part in helping develop is called Missouri Puppies for Parole. It has a strong presence across the state in both men and women's facilities. ...

RE: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Posted By Heddie Leger 09-20-2024 05:35 AM
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Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments. My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills. There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic ...