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- Proud pet parent of:
- Missy
- How we met:
- We met a a mutual friend's house. She could no longer take care of Missy.
- Pet likes:
- Walking, playing catch
- Pet dislikes:
- Squirrels, cats
- Pet’s favorite spot:
- Sitting in the backyard in the sunshine
- Pet’s favorite toy:
- Any ball
- Pet’s silliest habit:
- How she prepares to catch a whiffle ball that is hit to her.
- Pet’s sweetest moments:
- When she leans against someone and looks at them so they will pet her.
- I crack up when my pet:
- Chases my kids around the backyard.
- My pet is unique because:
- She is loving and willing to learn. She loves people and makes them smile.
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You and I spoke back in April about getting started with a library/reading program with your therapy dog. Greer Griffith, (who is on the online community) is a great resource. She just sent me an email regarding some opportunities, and I think one of them might be a good fit for you. There is a library program in Queens, and the pet partner team is retiring (due to dog's age) and they are looking for a team to get involved. Here is part of the description:
"She used to go to the school library at noon for a half hour and meet with three children that the librarian had selected. Either the students bring books they would like to read or the librarian select the books. Everyone sits on the floor and takes turns reading. When everyone finished they gave the dog a treat, shook her dog's "paw," or asked him to "sit". She praises the librarian as easy to work with and very accomodating. The agesof the children she worked with were first and third graders.She used to go to the school library at noon for a half hour and meet with three children that the librarian had selected. Either the students bring books they would like to read or the librarian select the books. Everyone sits on the floor and takes turns reading. When everyone finished they gave the dog a treat, shook her dog's "paw," or asked him to "sit". She praises the librarian as easy to work with and very accomodating. The ages of the children she worked with were first and third graders."
Contact Greer for some more info! All the best! Kirby
Sophia and I are a Delta Certified Pet Therapy team, and I am finishing up my graduate work in school psychology. I too had thought of combining my experience as an educator with pet therapy work. I have done some research in piloting reading programs with therapy dogs, and I may have some information that would be helpful. Let me know if your interested! Missy is adorable!