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JRB 496 Capstone Project
Lauren Higgins
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Dogs, Anxiety & Prozac
Maggie has a lot of anxiety. Gonzalez doesn't know if it is because of what she went through or if it is because of her breed. Maggie is...
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Lauren Higgins
Mar 1, 20231 min read
How Maggie got to WNY
Maggie was in Houston, Texas. Once she made it to Belle's Buds Rescue, she was put in a foster home. Gonzalez adopted Maggie, and a van...
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Lauren Higgins
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Emotional support animals (ESA)
I have found out that Maggie is an emotional support animal. She was an elderly woman's ESA for six and a half years. The elderly woman...
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Lauren Higgins
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Hachi: A Dog's Tale tells a very heart-warming and emotional story of an Akita who was very loyal to its owner, even after the owner's...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Challenges discussed within my story
Within my story, I will discuss the challenges of adaptation and change for both the dog and the owner. Dogs have to adapt to the change...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Adopted Dog Syndrome
https://www.wshs-dg.org/resource-center/ask-the-trainer/131-ask-the-trainer/480-adopted-dog-syndrome#:~:text=This%20tendency%20to%20assum...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 27, 20231 min read
RocDog
https://rocdog.org/ https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/01/04/dogs-help-defendants-find-comfort-in-rochester-ny-treatmen...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Benefits of having a dog
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/ This article discusses the benefits of having a dog. I plan to...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 21, 20231 min read
How am I telling the story?
Since I have taken both Mobile Journalism and Web Writing, I think I will take a more narrative approach to this story. I want Eliza and...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 20, 20231 min read
What medium am I using to tell the story?
I plan to post my story on Medium. I like the platform a lot, and I find it easier to use. I have a variety of pieces already published...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Belle's Buds Rescue
Belle's Buds Rescue is a rescue based in Texas, but they also have a hub in the Northeast. This rescue is where Gonzalez got her dog...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Mental health & pets
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/pets-and-mental-health This article discusses the various benefits of...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Stress for dogs when being rehomed
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/recognizing-dog-stress-while-adjusting-to-a-new-home/ This article I found talks about how a...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 15, 20231 min read
My first source
I have already contacted one of my sources for the project. They are more than welcome to be interviewed and tell their story. Eliza...
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Lauren Higgins
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Finding an idea
At the beginning of the semester, we were told that the theme for our project would be "home." The meaning could be anything, as long as...
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This blog section on my portfolio is dedicated to my capstone project for my Contemporary Media Issues class.
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