Annabelle Assists Autistic Students

Annabelle and I participated in the Autism Exercise Study this summer and worked with two children.  It was remarkable to see the students' progress over the course of working with […]

Priceless Kisses

I always make a point to see "Ned", a sweet, gentle soul who adores Stella. She bounds over as soon as she sees him, and he gives her rubdowns, massages, […]

Much Appreciated

I have to say that I truly enjoy the smiles and kind words of appreciation for what my pet and I are doing. – Darlene Rogers (Compassionate Care Hospice)

Therapy for the Whole Family

These visiting hours were primarily personal as Barley and I were spending time with my father-in-law.  Barley, of course, was happy to greet other residents as well.  She certainly provided […]

Joyous Dog Days of Summer

We did the "Doggie Days of Summer" with Freedom Village Retirement Community in their Remembrance Wing during the month of August.  Our Pet Therapy teams went every Thursday afternoon to […]

Treats for Pups and Patients Alike

They loved seeing Casey and Casey loved visiting them!  One gentleman would race to his room in his wheelchair when he saw us coming so he could get a cup […]

Love is a Universal Language

Zeke had his first story read to him in Spanish in September. He took it totally in stride! – Tish Gallagher –PAWS for Reading (Albert Einstein Academy)

Teamwork

Hello, I am in 11th grade at Cab Calloway School of the Arts and Ms. Elisabeth's helper. Tramp is my dog, part of a team with my mom (Tracy Harder) […]

Sasha’s First Visit

During Sasha's first visit to the library, she not only had lots of little readers, she also met some adults with intellectual disabilities who were at the library with "The […]