A new viral photo of dogs is circulating on the internet. The picture shows a group of service dogs sitting inside a theater in Canada. They are all patiently seated while watching the Billy Elliot production.

The group consists of various breeds of dogs which include golden retrievers and a bunch of poodles. They took up four rows inside the theater. The activity aimed to help the dogs practice their adaptability skills.

The service dogs needed to learn how to assist their handlers in a theater atmosphere. According to the owner of K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs, Laura Mackenzie, the dogs should know how to stay with their handler and be able to be of service in different settings.

The theater is a perfect area to practice this skill because dogs are exposed to different lights, various movements, and loud noises. They should be able to learn how to remain calm and relaxed inside the area for hours.

The production featured a relaxed performance which was created solely for people who have autism or for people who need a more serene atmosphere. The place also features other productions which are made for people who have difficulty seeing or hearing.

According to Ann Swerdfager, the spokesperson of Stratford Festival, the service dogs were all well-behaved. They also knew how to leave and return to their seats without any commotion.

Swerdfager mentioned that the cast and other audience members were pleased to see the service dogs. The training can be done inside the theater, and the dogs can visit the area a few times a week. She also mentioned that the training is good because people who need service dogs will not hesitate to visit the theater anymore. They can visit as much as they like as long as they have a trained service pooch on their side.

Thank you to K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs for this amazing feature! Hopefully, more service dogs can experience this type of training in the future.

Dogs end up in kill shelters for various reasons. For a German Shepherd named Eva, it was simply because of the neglect of her previous owner.

Having no time to take care of her, Eva’s previous owner left her in the shelter. She was scared and unsure of the people around her. Because of her history, she grew suspicious of humans.

One day, someone from German Shepherd Rescue saw her and decided to take her along with another dog. While she liked her new environment, Eva knew it wasn’t her home. She longed for the day she would have her own home.

And that day did come. A woman named Felicia often visited Eva at the rescue center. She fell in love with the dog and decided to adopt her.

That was a turning point in both of their lives. They didn’t know it at the time, but being together changed their lives in a way they didn’t imagine.

Under Felicia’s loving care, Eva blossomed into a loyal, warm, and faithful dog. She experienced so many things that she didn’t know about in her old home, like sleeping in a dog bed and playing with toys.

Soon, Eva learned how to be a dog again. She enjoyed every moment with her mom Felicia. They walked four times a day. They ate their meals together, watched movies together, and cuddled on the bed at night. It was more than Eva could ask for.

However, she wasn’t the only one who bloomed in their relationship. Before Eva was adopted, her mom was sick; she felt tired quickly and couldn’t walk far. But with Eva on her side, her health slowly improved.

Felicia became better until she was able to go back to work. Eva’s presence in her life gave her so much joy that her physical body was strengthened. She may have rescued Eva, but Eva’s love rescued her back.

Love truly heals all wounds. Watch Eva and Felicia’s touching story in the video below. Don’t forget to grab a tissue before you do!

Source: Felicia Tweedy via YouTube