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Wags for Hope (WFH) is a non-profit organization that provides volunteers with their pets to bring joy to the lives of others. We visit Nursing Homes , Assisted Living Facilities , Hospitals and with Hospice . In addition, we supply local libraries and schools with certified R.E.A.D.® teams , who are using their animals as a conduit to help improve the literacy skills of the children in our community. We aspire to be a “one-stop shopping” organization supplying animal visitations for therapy purposes needed in Frederick, MD, and the surrounding areas.

Mission Statement

To provide kindness and comfort with our pets to those in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospital settings.

To inspire the love of reading in children with our pets at libraries and schools.

To show the benefits of pet therapy in our communities with our pets.

We are always seeking volunteers who would like to contribute a little of their time each month with their pets. How much time you devote is strictly up to you. We would prefer a handler willing to offer a minimum of two visits per month. You may be surprised how much you and your pet(s) will benefit from this. We welcome folks without pets too!

To get more information or to join Wags for Hope, please fill out this form . A Wags for Hope volunteer will contact you soon.

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Would your organization or facility like to request a visit from our Wags for Hope teams? Please click on the link below to fill out the request form. 

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Wags for Hope visits in Frederick County only. If you are outside Frederick County, please check in your area. A reference that can be used is petpartners.org

Happy retirement to Cam and his handler Kathy

They have faithfully been visiting the Rock Creek School for years. The school gave them a party on Cam’s final day. Thank you from Wags for Hope.

All donations are tax deductible. We charge no fees for our services so we depend on the community to keep us serving. You may also send a check to:

Wags for Hope P.O. Box 1279 Frederick, MD 21702

We are growing and hiring, if you’re awesome and kind, please apply!

Compassionate Caregivers

The Hill House Living name was derived from the family behind it, the Hill family, who has built living accommodations and farmed on the Palouse for generations.  Based out of Moscow, Idaho, our memory care facility’s team of compassionate caregivers is here for you and your family, and we know you’ll love our beautiful, comfortable residence. We provide farm-fresh meals, social activities, salon services, and all the little luxuries your loved one needs to feel at home.

Building a Vital Community

We set out to create a community that is warm, inviting, and engaging for our local seniors. Here at Hill House, we’re known for our close-knit family feel, cozy farmhouse atmosphere, and true respect for each of our residents. The services at our memory care facility in Moscow include room and board, as well as assistance with activities of daily living, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and aid in emergency situations. We go the extra mile to create fulfilling relationships with our residents and their loved ones, and provide comfort, security, and companionship in all we do.

If you’re looking for a dementia and Alzheimer’s care home in Moscow, Idaho, but don’t want the impersonal big-box feel of other memory care facilities, come to Hill House. We’re locally owned and operated, and we’d be honored to care for your family member.

“I’ve always been akin to the elderly, soaking up their wisdom, life experiences, and stories about the good ole days. When my father’s health began to decline in his early nineties, our family searched high and low for the right community to take care of him as he had always taken care of us. I wanted what anyone wants for their loved one – a place where he could feel safe, loved and respected. A place where he is known, where he would be treated as family and even be served his favorite breakfast, hot tea and a bowl of porridge with fresh peaches. My search for this dream community evolved into a personal quest, and I took it upon myself to create what didn’t yet exist in our town. While it didn’t come to fruition during my father’s lifetime, I believe it would do him great honor to see the doors opening on our dream community, Hill House Memory Care, this coming year in our hometown of Moscow, the very place this farm girl was born and raised.”

Bonnie Sampson Founder and President

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Memory Care

We’re proud to offer specialized care plans for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. The staff at our memory care facility in Moscow deeply understands the challenges that come with these conditions, and we’ve developed comprehensive programs for memory care to enhance daily function and personal purpose. Each person is unique, and our approach to memory care reflects that.

Assisted Living

Coming Soon. We have been humbled by the outpouring of support from this community, and have listened to you. We are actively looking for the perfect location for a second home that will serve exclusively as an assisted living community.

Daily Life at Hill House

The staff at Hill House is here to tend to your loved one’s every need, no matter their current abilities. They’ll receive nutritious, home-cooked meals, exercise programs, salon and hygiene care, help with mobility, dressing, bathing, and medication reminders. Plus, they’ll enjoy a cozy and engaging atmosphere with social activities, therapy dog visits, and more.

“We would extend special thanks to the administrators and staff at Hill House Memory Care for the wonderful care they provided Wanda and the peace of mind they provided us in doing so.

Where it was her home away from home.”

Wanda Maxine (Branting) Rueppel Family

“Words cannot express how grateful we are that our loved one was able to live at Hill House Memory Care.

We certainly noticed your staff’s loving spirit and kind dedication to caring for elders. We noticed very tender and comforting care each time we were there. You all have one of the most important jobs in the world-caring for our elders. You should be proud!”

Rod, Kathy, and Family

A Home to Cherish

Searching for the best dementia and Alzheimer’s care home in Moscow for your loved one can be a challenge, but Hill House is here to make that decision simple. We have the highest caregiver-to-resident ratios in the industry, luxurious amenities, and a truly warm homelike environment. Our home can provide all the services of the big brand facilities, without the cold, impersonal feel. We truly are a community of people passionate about elder care, and we’ve built a place we know you and your loved one will truly enjoy.

Living out your golden years should be peaceful and enjoyable, in a place where you feel safe and cared for. Our boutique memory care facility in Moscow is nestled in a multi-generational area, with plenty of fresh air and abundant opportunities to engage with the energy of life.

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Roughly 1 year old.

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Wobbles, forever the queen of HSoP ♥

The Five Freedoms

Hsop is dedicated to providing the animals in our facility with the highest level of care possible during their stay with us.  adhering to the five freedoms ensures we are giving the companion animals in our care everything they need to live a healthy and happy life.  staff monitors each pet at hsop individually to identify their specific mental and physical needs, so we can be sure to give them the most humane treatment during their temporary stay with us.  our shelter is committed to providing animals with:.

1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

An adequate and healthful diet, with ready access to fresh drinking water.

2. Freedom from Discomfort

An appropriate living environment including a clean and comfortable resting area. 

3. Freedom from Pain, Injury, and Disease

Prevention or rapid diagnosis, and treatment for injury or illness. 

4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviors

Sufficient  space, exercise, and ability to be with animal's own kind.

5. Freedom from Fear and Distress

Conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering and stress. 

Enrichment Program

Help us keep our pets happy!

Here at HSoP we strive to ensure our animals receive the highest level of care possible. This includes physical, mental, and emotional stimulation while they stay with us. We do our best to make sure each animal in our facility receives all preventative and necessary medical attention, as well as enrichment in their kennels to keep them entertained. Did you know animals can go stir crazy when they are confined in a small space for periods of time with no distractions? This is a common issue for animal shelters nationwide, and we are determined to limit that likelihood as much as possible for the animals here at HSoP.

The staff here at HSoP are dedicated to making sure each animal has plenty of stimulation both physical and mental, to keep them from getting bored. Our wonderful volunteers help with this by taking the animals out of their kennels for some free time in a different area.

Thank you Nylabone for donating roughly 250 Chews!

Our dogs enjoy going to their outside kennels and side yard to play fetch, stretch their legs, and change their scenery! Our cats love to get out of their kennels and go into our adoption room so they can stretch their legs, chase some toys, and get some extra special cuddles!

We want our animals to have a great experience here while they wait for their new homes, so we are starting an Enrichment Program. This program will be dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to keep our furry friends busy and happy in their kennels!

To achieve this goal of ours, we need your help! We have created a Wishlist on our amazon of all the items we think could be of great use for this program. We hope you will take a moment to browse through our list and pick a few thin gs you would like to donate to our furry friends here at HSoP!

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Donations can be mailed to 2019 E. White Ave. Moscow, ID 83843

Thank you Starmark for donating 25 treat dispensing chew balls!

Thank you Petfinder Foundation for your grant of 15 Kong Toys to benefit our canine friends of HSoP. With this grant we are able to provide our dogs with both mental and physical stimulation. Keeping our animals happy and healthy during their stay with us is our number one priority. With donations and grants like this, we can continue to give our animals the highest quality of care possible. 

• Stephanie Carriveau
• Mar 23, 2023

THERAPY DOGS IN NURSING HOMES AND HOSPITALS

Updated: Apr 25

There is no question that therapy dog visits to the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals have countless positive effects. A dog is man’s best friend, and that same logic holds true as people age and can no longer take care of their pets because they are moving to a nursing home or are in the hospital. We can’t forget about the companionship a pet offers a person, thus, increasing their overall health, physically and mentally.

Professor of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Karen Snowden, says, “Having regular interactions with a pet has shown to lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, increase physical activity, and enhance social opportunities.”  

There are nursing shortages all over the country, and unfortunately, this leads to patients receiving only the necessary interactions with the staff. This shortage is an excellent opportunity for service dogs to fulfill the void of human exchanges. New Life K9s is one non-profit agency that trains K9s to be placed in facilities, allowing the human-K9 bond to provide immeasurable benefits.

A dog can help an older person with exercise. They can walk the dog up and down the hallways, allowing for more mobility and a purpose for getting out of bed or sitting in a chair for long periods. In addition, this may help alleviate the isolation a person may be experiencing by staying in their room.

Having a dog in a nursing home or hospital setting can increase socialization among the patients and residents, not to mention the joy and laughter that can be experienced. Imagine what laughter could do for the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals when they feel all alone. Laughter can significantly impact mental health by putting us in a good mood, creating a positive outlook on life, and decreasing depression and anxiety.

Dogs can assist in recalling memories of a patient’s pet. Talking can lead to having a sense of belonging and encourage each other to share stories from their past. Again, this is an opportunity for conversation among patients that might not have existed. In addition, therapy dogs interacting with patients can reduce stress levels and blood pressure. They bring a sense of calmness with the unconditional love they provide. Due to this exchange between a dog and a patient, the medications taken may be able to be decreased.  

Therapy dogs can be crucial in an elderly person’s life in a nursing home or a hospital setting. K9s provide companionship and unconditional love and are a joy to have around. Patients’ lives can be enhanced when a dog is present through exercise, increased conversations, laughter, and entertainment, which ultimately improves overall physical and mental health.

One thing to remember is that not all nursing homes and hospitals allow therapy dogs inside. Certain precautions would need to be taken, such as ensuring the patients don’t have dog allergies and the dogs coming in are well-trained. The benefits of therapy dogs in nursing homes and hospitals certainly outweigh the drawbacks, so perhaps one day, all nursing homes and hospitals can accommodate these life-changing animals. 

Visit NewLifeK9s.org to see how you can help enrich people’s lives through the human-canine bond.

Rosenfeld, J. (2018, January 25). The Benefits of Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes. 

Elliott, Sophia M., "The Psychological Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy on Elderly Nursing Home Patients" (2015). http://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/59

(2013, June 20). Pet Therapy In Nursing Homes: Assisted Living May Never Be The Same.

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Preparing a Pet for a Home Vet Visit: 9 Essential Tips

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Home veterinary visits are changing the game for pet care , allowing our furry friends to receive expert medical attention without leaving their favorite lounging spot. Gone are the days of stressful car rides or anxious waiting room moments!

But as with all good things, preparing a pet for an in-home visit makes things even smoother. Setting the stage for your pet and the veterinarian helps to achieve a successful checkup, ensuring everyone's comfort.

Here's how to prepare your pet for an at-home vet visit:

1. Gather Medical Records

Before the veterinarian arrives, it's a good idea to have your pet's medical history on hand . This includes previous visit summaries, vaccination cards, and any prescribed medication details.

A comprehensive view of your pet’s health journey helps the veterinarian offer the best care possible.

2. Designate a Safe Place

Choose a quiet and familiar space in your home for the veterinarian’s visit. This could be your living room, a spacious bedroom, or any area your pet feels relaxed in.

Make sure that the area is clear so that there is room for the veterinarian to examine your pet as well as no hiding places.  Close doors to other spaces to ensure your pet is present when the veterinarian arrives.

🏆 The goal is to keep the environment calm and stress-free.

3. Stock Up on Supplies

Have essentials like treats, toys, or even their favorite blanket ready . These items can comfort or distract your pet during the examination.

Remember to keep things like favorite treats, towels, muzzles or crates (for pets that might become anxious), and leashes within reach.

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4. Prepare Your Questions

Like a regular veterinary visit, you'll want to maximize the time you have. Jot down any questions or concerns you might have about your pet’s health or behavior.

Being proactive ensures you don’t forget to address any pressing issues.

5. Communicate with Your Veterinarian

It’s important to communicate with your veterinary team before your home visit . Let them know if your dog or cat tends to become highly anxious or tries to bite.

Share anything other information you think is important for your veterinarian to know about your pet. This helps your team to prepare in advance and be better equipped for the safety and care of your pet.

6. Keep Distractions at Bay

Reduce potential stressors by minimizing disruptions . This might mean keeping other pets away, turning off loud appliances, or letting family members know in advance so they can either be present or give space as needed.  

7. Practice Calming Techniques

Some pets are naturally more anxious than others. If your pet tends to get stressed, consider calming techniques .

This could include playing some gentle music, using pheromone sprays, or introducing them to a calming collar before the veterinarian’s arrival.

Does My Dog Have Anxiety?

1. does your dog bark a lot when you’re not at home, 2. is your dog panting a lot more than usual, 3. is your dog destructive when left alone (chewing, digging, or shredding), 4. is your dog having accidents inside the house more than usual, 5. is your dog drooling more than usual, 6. is your dog shedding or losing hair in patches more than usual, 7. does your dog seem like they are on high alert (can’t relax, overly watchful, or pacing), 8. is your dog demonstrating repetitive behaviors (spinning, digging, biting their paws or tail), 9. has your dog experienced sleep changes recently (sleeping a lot more or less than usual), view results, 8. familiarize your pet with the veterinarian.

Let your pet have a casual meet-and-greet with the veterinarian before diving into the medical procedures. A simple hello, accompanied by a treat from the veterinarian, can set a positive tone for the actual checkup.

Our veterinarians use a Fear Free® approach, ensuring a calm and friendly start to each visit. 

9. Provide Quiet Time Post Appointment

After the veterinarian leaves, give your pet some quiet time or a favorite activity to help them relax. Monitor them to ensure there are no post-visit issues and reward them with a treat or play session.

Bringing the veterinarian into your home isn't just about convenience —it's about creating an ideal environment for pet care .

In the familiar and relaxed home setting, your pet remains calm, making it easier for the veterinarian to get an accurate read on their health. For all the busy pet parents, home veterinary services save time and reduce stress, taking out the hectic trips to the clinic.

Remember, when your pet is comfortable, they can truly be themselves, making each checkup much more effective.

Ready to make veterinary visits cozy and hassle-free? Book a home vet visit with BetterVet and let your furry friend receive the gentle care they deserve in their favorite place—their home!

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Moscow's Stray Subway Riding Dogs

Posted: June 24, 2024 | Last updated: June 25, 2024

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Since January 2024 I have been using Von Arroyo Kennels to watch my two dogs as I have navigated selling my home and moving to Colorado. During my first consultation and visit to their property, I met Victor, his brother Vicente, and their mother. They are such a warm and welcoming family who care deeply for animals. By my second visit, I met their dad and fully realized that the entire family is part of ensuring that the dogs in their care are taken care of. I could tell by how they talked about my dogs, that they saw my dogs as I did and described personality characteristics that only an owner might see. It meant a lot to me and created trust in them when I dropped my dogs off. I will be sad when I move to Colorado that I will no longer be able to utilize their service. If you want an environment for your dogs that feels like family, Von Arroyo Kennel is the place for you and your furry friend.

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Election latest: Rishi Sunak accused of 'behaving badly' in final debate - as he and Keir Starmer get brutal audience question

Follow reaction and fallout from the final head-to-head between the prime minister and Labour leader ahead of polling day on 4 July.

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Thanks for joining us for an extremely busy night here in the Politics Hub, including for the final debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer before the general election next Thursday.

You can scroll through the page to catch up with the highlights.

And we'll be back from 6am with all the very latest.

Until then - read all the latest from Sky News below:

By  Tim Baker , political reporter, in Nottingham

One of the more amusing moments of the debate tonight was Robert, who told Rishi Sunak he was a "mediocre" prime minister and said Sir Keir's strings were being pulled by senior members of the Labour Party.

He is brought into the spin room by BBC production staff for journalists to talk to.

He tells us that he is a life-long Conservative voter - but at the moment is undecided.

Robert says he has recorded the debate and will be watching it again when he gets home.

However, he reckons he is leaning towards the Conservatives - believe Sir Keir has an "undeclared agenda".

Daisy Cooper, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said the UK "deserves so much better" than the leaders' debate held tonight.

Reacting to the clash between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer, she said: "Tonight the audience spoke for the nation when they asked: is this really the best we've got?

"Our country deserves so much better than what we watched this evening.

"Liberal Democrats are listening to you and fighting hard for the issues that matter to people. 

"From the NHS to tackling the cost of living, we want a fair deal for our country.”

A Conservative win would mean "five more years of chaos" and Rishi Sunak has shown tonight "just how out of touch he is", Labour's campaign coordinator has said.

Reacting to the leader's debate, Pat McFadden said Sir Keir Starmer "exposed the Tory manifesto as unfunded".

"Keir Starmer and Labour will return politics to public service, putting country before party in stark contrast to partygate and dodgy COVID contracts," he said.

"On 4 July, we have a chance to turn the page and start to rebuild with Labour."

Tonight was an "important moment" for Rishi Sunak as he put his opponent "on the spot", says our deputy political editor Sam Coates .

Coates says he thinks the prime minister would have been "very happy" with his performance - and adds that some of his aides were even "punching the air" after the debate.

It was a performance Mr Sunak "desperately needed earlier in the campaign", he adds.

He says Mr Sunak had a "clear strategy... to demand answers from Keir Starmer on tax and whether it will go up, on welfare and how you get people off benefits, on 'smashing the gangs' and whether the Rwanda policy is needed..."

Coates says Sir Keir provided a "range" of answers as the prime minister sparred with him.

"Sometimes he had specifics, sometimes he did not," he says.

"That strategy, although executed in a way I think that the Conservative Party tonight is very happy with, has nevertheless been judged not decisively in Keir Starmer or Rishi Sunak's favour," says Coates, referring to the YouGov poll showing there was no winner in the final debate of the election (see 21.38 post).

The final TV clash of the election campaign was an ill-tempered shouting match, at least from Rishi Sunak. 

Sir Keir was more measured. More prime ministerial, perhaps?

As he had to as the underdog, Mr Sunak went on the attack from the start until the very end and unveiled a new campaign slogan: "Don't surrender…"

He said it no fewer than 15 times during the 75-minute debate. That’s once every five minutes.

But just like the England-Slovenia Euros match 24 hours earlier, the result was a draw: 50%-50% exactly, according to pollsters YouGov.

At the outset, the PM served notice that he wanted to talk about tax, while Sir Keir wanted to talk about politicians gambling. 

As Mr Sunak read out prepared lines, it was a smart ad lib from Sir Keir that won the first round of applause.

"If you listened to people in the audience a bit more you might not be so out of touch," he said, in a familiar Labour attack line.

But the PM was strong and came out on top in exchanges on illegal migrants crossing the Channel.

One of the best moments came when a member of the audience, Robert, asked a devastating question: "Are you two really the best we’ve got to the next prime minister of our great country?"

By the end, the debate closed out as it began - with Mr Sunak shouting over the Labour leader. It wasn't a good look.

And as the debate ended, there was no handshake between the pair, which is unusual for these TV clashes. 

At least party leaders pretend to be civilised towards each other usually.

There's clearly no love lost between these two - and it showed.

Darren Jones, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, is among the Labour representatives in the spin room this evening.

He's asked first about his leaked comments that Labour's target for decarbonising the economy will cost "hundreds of billions" of pounds.

Sir David Davis, who sticks around for this encounter, asks why Mr Jones's party "downgraded" their net zero plans.

"Because you guys crashed the economy," the shadow chief secretary responds.

Sunak 'behaved badly' in debate

On the leader's debate, Mr Jones says Sir Keir Starmer came across as "clearly more prime ministerial" - and adds that he thinks Rishi Sunak behaved "quite badly".

"He didn't answer questions that were put to him and was constantly speaking over Keir and Mishal [Husain, the BBC host]."

He denies Sir Keir's remarks that Mr Sunak is out of touch were "below the belt".

"Rishi Sunak is going around the country telling everyone that they've never had it so good... they crashed the economy, people at home know that because they paid the price for it."

Up to spin for the Conservatives is ex-minister David Davis.

"This debate was very important," he says, noting it's the final one before the public decides who to back.

He was a fan of Rishi Sunak's new attack line - the repeated pleas to voters not to "surrender" their borders or finances to Labour. 

"[Sunak has] faced a once-in-a-generation issue in terms of a war in Europe, he's faced a once-in-a-century issue in terms of a pandemic, and he did it with an economy from which we'd inherited massive debts in the past," he adds.

After all that, "he managed to get inflation down from 11% to 2% in six months". 

"The public will look at this and say: 'We've got a difficult world, all sorts of disruptions at home and abroad, who will deal with it the best of these two'?" he says.

"I know who I'll be voting for."

With minutes to go, a group of smiling Labour spinners arrived to watch the final summations.

Darren Jones - under fire for his comments about the cost of going for net zero, revealed in The Telegraph - tells Sky News it's clear who was more prime ministerial during the debate.

He and the other Starmer backers then burst away to the various cameras and microphones to talk up their leader.

Meanwhile, serious faced Conservatives enter from the other end of the room to give their verdicts. 

Tory candidate - and former minister - David Davis says he thinks Rishi Sunak's repetition of the "surrender" phrase will have gone down well.

This just in from YouGov - which has found there was no winner in tonight's BBC leaders' debate, the last of the general election campaign.

Asked who performed best - the results came in exactly 50/50.

Our deputy political editor Sam Coates says there will likely be disappointment in the Conservative ranks over this result.

"Neck-and-neck polling doesn't seem to me like it's going to change the race," he says.

"I think there's a really interesting question about Rishi Sunak's tactics, in my view, watching that, he was effective in highlighting the choice - the policy difference between the two men.

"I wonder looking at that poll whether that's what the public are really looking for."

However, there were distinctions when viewers were asked who performed better on certain topics.

Rishi Sunak came out on top on immigration and tax, while Sir Keir Starmer performed better on welfare and the UK's relationship with the EU.

Labour also just edged ahead on the economy - with 47% saying they performed better, and 43% backing the Tories.

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