Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 1
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Program
Bruce Morton & Scooter
Table of Contents
A Few Changes 2
Book Reviews 3
Interns 5
Exceptional Stories 7
FSU Dance Marathon 8
Therapy Horses 9
R.E.A.D. Update 10
Court Dogs Update 13
Out and About 14
April Fools 15
Bogey 557 Visits 16
Molly Fangmann 16
Fall Schedule 17
New Facilities 18
Good Reads 18
Save the Dates 18
In Memory 19
“Every Monday after lunch we are treated to a visit from
the TMH Pet Therapy Animals; what you may not know
is these fabulous fur-babies also assist children in Court
when they are not comfortable providing testimony, they
help in the hospital with folks who are frightened, as well
as alone. We are so thankful to Chuck Mitchell, who is the
Son of our
Residents Polly
and Charlie
Mitchell for his
dedication to
care, and new
hope for all who
come in contact
with them.”
Animal Therapy teams
Rosebud Collier and Bailey Turner were
featured in the Cherry Laurel newsletter!
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 2
As We Transition a Few Changes are in Store Dear Volunteer Teams,
As the world progresses, our program must as well. Over the past 6 months we have experienced some
significant program changes that have many wondering what it all means and how it will affect them. We decided in
August to institute our own certification program complete with our own training manuals and evaluations. This
means that those teams registered with Pet Partners will remain registered with Pet Partners until their registration
expires. Your next evaluation will certify you with Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy. There are a number of other
changes to note:
Identification: You will not receive a badge with your and your animal’s photo as you did with Pet Partners.
Your badge will be the TMH volunteer badge with your photo only, and your animal will have a Tallahassee
Memorial Animal Therapy tag for his/her collar/harness.
Evaluations: Evaluations will have the same general elements you were previously tested for with a variation
of “leave it” with food rather than a toy; so start practicing now! We feel this change is important as you are
much more likely to encounter food at facilities than toys, and food is usually much harder to get your dog to
leave. You will still be required to evaluate as a team every 2 years to ensure our teams are safe and
predictable.
Evaluation Fee: Since you will be covered by TMH insurance following your successful evaluation, you will no
longer pay fees to Pet Partners. The new fee structure will be $25 per team for renewals and the fee for new
teams is rolled into the $60 training fee.
Insurance: Once your Pet Partners registration expires and you are certified as a Tallahassee Memorial Animal
Therapy team, you will be covered by TMH’s liability insurance when volunteering for Tallahassee Memorial
Animal Therapy approved visits and activities. If you volunteer without approval from Animal Therapy staff,
you are not covered by TMH’s liability insurance. For example, if you were to take your dog in to volunteer at
your child’s school, but the visit wasn’t approved prior by Animal Therapy staff, you would not be covered.
Vaccination Records: We have expanded our requirements for vaccinations. We now require all core vaccines
as well as Leptospirosis and Bordatella to protect your pets as wells the clients we visit. Documentation of a
negative fecal exam for internal parasites will also be required every 6 months. Copies of all required
vaccination records and fecal results will be needed to complete your file. If these are not kept up to date,
you will be suspended and unable to visit until this is corrected. We must do this for insurance purposes.
Auto Insurance: TMH will now run Motor Vehicle Reports on all volunteers. In accordance with insurance as
well, we must maintain a copy of your auto insurance on file. As with your pets’ vaccination records, you
must keep this information up to date or you will be suspended and unable to visit until we receive a valid
and current copy.
I realize that change can be uncomfortable and confusing. Heather and I are here to answer any questions
and make the transition as seamless as possible. If you have not received a copy of the new training manual, please
contact us as soon as possible and we will make sure you get one!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Perkins
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 3
Encounters with Rikki
Needs Your Book Review!
Book Review Links: Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Encounters-Rikki-Hurricane-KatrinaExceptional/dp/1941758533
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26783429-encounters-with-rikki
Encounters with Rikki tells the true story of one of Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy’s very own teams, Chuck Mitchell and Golden Retriever Rikki. Written by acclaimed local author, Julie Strauss Bettinger, this story explores the human-animal bond through Rikki’s extraordinary visits that include help-ing children testify in Court, encouraging reluctant elementary readers to read aloud, and motivating patients during rehabilitation therapies. This special story follows Rikki’s life from Hurricane Katrina rescue puppy to therapy dog. Books are available for purchase at the TMH Gift Shop, Naturally Health Pet, Hearth and Soul as well as online at Amazon and all major retailors.
For those who have read Encounters with Rikki (as well as family and friends who may have enjoyed the book), we need book reviews! Positive book reviews help drive book sales. As you know, author Julie Strauss Bettinger has kindly committed 20% of the royalties back to the Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Program, which in turn provides between $1.10 to $1.80 per book. It would be fantastic to get 25 or more reviews on both Amazon and Goodreads.
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 4
Encounters with Rikki Book Signings! HEARTH & SOUL
Left: Heather Ashley, Michele Shapley, Susie Busch-Transou, Julie Strauss Bettinger, Chuck
Mitchell, and Patty Mitchell
Below: Sydney Hanselman with Starla Perkins
THE FIX
Patty & Rikki Mitchell
BIG BEND HOSPICE
Above: Lisa Lazarus with Rose, Chuck, Patty and Rikki Mitchell, and Julie Strauss Bettinger
Middle: Sharyn Yesner with Rockie, Chuck, Patty and Rikki Mitchell, and Julie Strauss
Bettinger
Left: Sharyn Yesner with Rockie Lisa Lazarus with Rose
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REHAB
Left: Rikki Mitchell
Middle: Patty, Chuck and Rikki Mitchell, Heather Ashley, Julie Strauss Bettinger
Below: Chuck and Rikki Mitchell, and Julie Strauss Bettinger
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 5
We are pleased to announce four new undergraduate interns from Florida State University who have been interning with Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy this spring.
ALEAH LODGE is a senior and double majori in Family and Child Sciences and Psychology. Her future plans include the pursuit of a graduate degree to gain her license for mental health counseling- hoping to use animal assisted psychotherapy with children and youth experiencing trauma. She has a Calico Tabby shorthaired cat named Tabby and a blue Beta fish named Atticus Fin-ch, as well as experience working with and training service dogs.
VICTORIA SCHWEIGER is a senior majoring in Psychology. She aspires to one
day work as a mental health counselor. Vitoria has two family dogs back at home, but plans to adopt a senior dog after graduating. She looks forward to incorporating animal therapy into her own therapy practice one day.
ALANNA TEITELBAUM is a junior majoring in Psychology. Her future plans include the pursuit of a master’s degree in Social Work to become a Mental Health Counselor. Alanna has a Pomeranian named Honey back at home. LAUREN WOLFF is a senior majoring in Family and Child Sciences, with a minor in psychology. Her future plans include the pursuit of a master’s degree in Instructional Design and to have an animal of her own in the program.
Welcome—Spring 2016 Animal Therapy
Undergraduate Interns
Right to Left: Lindsay Barrack with Snuggles, Lauren
Wolff, Alanna Teitelbaum, Victoria Schweiger, and Aleah Lodge
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 6
Current volunteer Bryan Wimberly and therapy dog Bella have crossed off
another Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy first! Bryan is completing his master’s level internship from Florida State University's College of Social Work with the
program over the spring semester. The internship requirements are overseen by current volunteer and Big Bend Hospice Social Worker Judy Shipman. Bryan fulfills 27 hours of work each week in a variety of settings utilizing Bella with clients. Their
work includes visits to schools, TMH and assessing clients in a variety of assisted living facilities, as well as grief support groups through Big Bend Hospice. The duo also continues to perform speaking engagements to educate others on
veterans, PTSD and the use of both service and therapy dogs. Most recently Bryan and Bella presented to FSU’s Family and Child Sciences undergraduate Stress and
Resilience class and well as to the National Alliance on Mental Illness organization. Below are some of the great feedback they have received over the semester. Bryan and Bella have laid the groundwork for future MSW students and the program hopes
to welcome more in the future.
Due to his outstanding work, Bryan had been nominated by his peers for the Florida State University's Patricia V. Vance
MSW Student of the Year Award! Bryan was also selected and featured in Tallahassee Community
College’s 50th year celebration!
Welcome—Spring 2016 Animal Therapy
Masters’ in Social Work Intern
“Thank you so much for taking time out of your day and coming to speak with our class. Your honesty and
openness with us about your history was humbling and inspirational. It has been by far our most
enjoyable presentation. Best of luck with all of your future endeavors!
- Christina Otero, FSU Professor, College of Human Sciences
“Thank you so very much for getting our school on your route so quickly. I only wish I had reached out
about this program sooner. Bryan and Bella are amazing and our students are loving their visits, even
though we have only had a couple so far. Petting and talking to Bella is soothing and Bryan is great at
helping students talk things out and think things through. I just wanted to touch base and let you know
how grateful I am for your program and the opportunity to participate. Thank you.”
- Alyssa Higgins, Principal, C.O.A.S.T. Charter School
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 7
Exceptional Stories “I see Jan and Rosebud when
Peaches and I visit at Cherry Laurel
and love the interaction they have
with residents. Several of the people
are “cat folks” and this gives them an
opportunity to talk about their cats,
show us pictures and
reminisce. Rosebud is such a special
therapy animal and Jan is a joy. Glad
to be part of the team.” - Vivian Hess
& Peaches (Cherry Laurel)
“Marlene Turner made her first visit on Tuesday. It was a great visit, and Marlene and
Bailey make a great team. I think they would do well in the criminal courts. There were only a
few children, however, close to the end of the visit a little girl around 3 years old left the court-
room sobbing. An attorney mouthed that she was hoping to go home to her mother. The girl
continued to sob and didn't want to leave. Marlene and Bailey made their way over to her and
comforted her. The girl settled down and after a little while someone asked the girl if she was
ready to leave and she said yes. Marlene had misty eyes and said helping that girl sold her on
the program.” – Susan Wilson (Courthouse)
“We had a great visit tonight.
One girl started out not
wanting to meet Dolly.
When it was time for them
to go, she was on the floor
lying next to Dolly.” —Cindy
Burgess & Dolly (CCYS)
“Moose and I had nice surprise in
Lowe’s yesterday, a woman approached me
out of the blue and asked me and asked if we
ever went up to Pediatrics, I said “Yes,” she
said she thought so – turned to her husband,
and said “See? I told you so!” Anyway, she
said that we had visited her son, and that he
still talks about Moose all the time and even
named one of his stuffed toy dogs
Moose. She said he’s never without “Moose”
and carries him everywhere. It made my day
knowing that our visit made such a happy
impression. It reminded me what a great
thing our pets do for the patients.” - Cheryl
Walters & Moose (TMH)
“We had a great visit today. One of the clients, who doesn’t talk, hates the dogs, reached out to Halibel today. It was great.” - Eileen Glickson & Halibel (Temple Israel)
“We had a great time to-day. Thank you for set-ting that up for me. I got to see most of the people on the list. I love doing this and Gabby does too.” - Kim & Gaby (TMH)
“Both of the children we visited were delighted to see us. One even commented on GB's recently shaved legs where he had his IV's a couple weeks go. It was so cute to see them be able to relate to GB after having surgery themselves.” —Crystal Bends with GB (TMH Children’s Center)
“I completed my TMH shadow last night with Crystal, Hunter, Bill and Fiona. WOW! These 2 handlers and dogs work so well together. After 4 years together at TMH everyone knows them and really looks forward to their visits. Learned alot from both of them and I think we might make a great fit to expand their Wednesday evening visits at TMH…” - Stephanie White (TMH)
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 8
FSU Dance Marathon By Aleah Lodge
At the core, FSU Dance Marathon and TMH Animal Therapy exist for the same reason: to promote smiles and
healing. While FSU Dance Marathon has been around since 1996 and Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy has existed
even longer, this is the first time that both programs have come together to support one another. Surpassing their previous
record, our animal therapy teams were able to support the students that raised over 1.4 million dollars for Children’s
Miracle Network.
Over 1,800 students stayed awake and on their feet for 2– 20 hour sessions on the ground level of the Civic
Center to raise money for Shands Children’s Hospital and the FSU College of Medicine’s Pediatric Outreach Program that
includes TMH. Our animal therapy teams arrived toward the end when students had been on their feet for 15 hours already
and really need the oxytocin boost as a distraction from their aching feet. In turn, Dance Marathon allowed us to introduce
the animal therapy program on stage to encourage more animal therapy awareness.
Little did I know when I first made this my project, that I would be the one that would have to get up on the stage
to make this introduction. Now place your hand on your dog’s chest. Feel their heart beat about twice as fast as a human’s
heart, so you will understand how my heart felt before walking onto the stage at Florida State University’s Dance Marathon
that Sunday morning! Coincidently this was the same week that prominent researchers and scientists included animal
therapy in a briefing with Congress on the newest advancements in battling cancer. With this Capitol Hill illustration and a
program that I wholeheartedly believe in, speaking on stage was not that bad!
We want to thank the following teams for being the first animal therapy teams to attend Dance Marathon!
We hope to see more teams there next year!
Sharyn Yesner with Abu Nina Jadrych with Sega Boy
Cindy Parrish with Hannah Stephanie Perkins with Starla
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 9
Therapy Horse Take Over! Therapy horse Scout had his debut visit to
Brookdale Hermitage Blvd! Scout with handler Haley
Cutler-Seeber were also accompanied by veteran team
Lindsay Barrack and dwarf mini horse Snuggles. Staff
brought residents outside under a covered breezeway
to visit with the horses. Some residents even shared
fond memories of riding and owning horses. One
resident spent the entire visit (45 minutes!) gently
stroking Snuggles’ coat. Scout and Snuggles were a hit
and represented the program beyond belief! Upon
arrival, the lot next door to the facility was being
cleared by heavy equipment and there were also 15
mph winds. Scout and Snuggles were both cool, calm and collected!
The duo also visiting Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation
Center. Patients had the opportunity to pet, brush and even
incorporate balance and walking exercises into the visit. Therapist
were eager to incorporate physical therapy activities with the teams.
Scout even took a trip to say hello to the first floor physical therapy
gyms through the windows!
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 10
READing Corner The pollen is on all our cars but we still celebrate the first days of Spring!
Hooray for Reading Days!
Laura Reeder and Hope became a R.E.A.D. team at Cornerstone Learning
Community in February. They are working with children who get to have Hope’s
head in their lap or on the book while they read. Laura and Hope have found another
calling in animal therapy work … and the kids and teachers appreciate their visits.
Adele Dewar and Maggie started READing at Kate Sullivan School with 3 very exceptional, amazing
ESE kids who are enjoying reading aloud to them on Wednesdays. We weren’t able to take pictures of their
first R.E.A.D. visit but it was clear on each of the boys’ faces that they had looked so forward to meeting
Maggie and Ms. Adele. Thanks to Laura & Hope and Adele & Maggie for joining the R.E.A.D. program!
The Wakulla County Library invited our R.E.A.D. teams to make regular monthly visits
starting Saturday, January 16. It was the first time our local program has been invited into a
library - we appreciate the support of our neighboring county administrators.
Terri Cannon and Tate, along with Bobbie Jo Finer and Honey, volunteered for our first visit
on Saturday, January 16. The two teams shared the very large Reading Room while 6 different kids
took their turns reading aloud to our dogs. We noticed right away one difference in READing in a
library versus a school: there can be parents nearby taking pictures
or giving advice to their kids.
Left: Terri Cannon with Tate
Right: Bobbie Jo Finer with Honey Girl
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 11
We READ at: *Maclay School * School of Arts and Sciences * DeSoto Trail Elementary * The
Character Center * Cornerstone Learning Community * Hawks Rise Elementary * Roberts Elementary *
Chaires Elementary After-School * Kate Sullivan Elementary * Buck Lake Elementary * Swift Creek Middle
School * Shadeville Elementary * Gilchrist Elementary * Oak Ridge Elementary *
During the school year from late September to mid-May
We were such a hit that the Library asked us back for a second visit on February 27. We
had two teams on that day, too: Pat Goodwin & Kelly and Judy Shipman with Silky. As we
experienced in January, there were 6 kids who had a turn READing to our two teams during the
hour-long session. Another difference about the kids who read with us in the Library versus at
school: some are very young and don’t read yet. No
problem, handlers – just enjoy reading aloud to those
kiddos. Some of the kids were in 4th grade and read well,
but so enjoyed the experience of reading to dogs!
Left: Pat Goodwin with Kelly
Right: Judy Shipman with Silky
The next R.E.A.D. session at the Wakulla County
Library will be on Saturday, April 23 from 10 am
– Noon. Please contact Patty Mitchell at
[email protected] to volunteer. Thanks!
We need a team from 10-11;
Terri Cannon and Tate have already signed up for
the 11-Noon shift.
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 12
The next Reading Education Assistance Dogs®/ R.E.A.D. class will be
held on either Saturday, June 18 or 25, 2016; the time and specific date
will be announced for the 4.5 hour class soon.To enroll, please contact
Patty Mitchell at [email protected]. The location for the class is in
TMH, Conference Room A, which is located in a corner of the Cafeteria -
very convenient to get your lunch! We will provide drinks and snacks.
Please attend without your pet. To take the R.E.A.D. class, the team
must have passed the TMH ATP evaluation and be an active member of
TMH ATP. We also welcome members who are still current with Pet
Partners®.
The class fee is $15; prepaying is greatly appreciated to insure that
a sufficient number of manuals will be on hand. Please mail check, payable
to “TMH Foundation”, to 1331 East Sixth Avenue, Tallahassee, Fl. 32303.
Attendees must also purchase the R.E.A.D. manual from Intermountain
Therapy Animals (ITA) for $50, which includes your ITA lifetime
registration fee and a bandana. The manuals will be distributed on the day
of the class; the checks to ITA will be collected that day, too. (The
bandanas are given out on the first day you and your pet partner attend
school.) Please bring a copy of your TMH ATP badge or Confirmation
Acceptance Letter with you.
Is Your Pet Comfortable with Children?
Are You Able to Volunteer Once a Week? *
Lauren Brumfield with Bailey
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 13
Courthouse Therapy Dog Program Update
At the request of Second Judicial Circuit Judge Karen Gievers,
Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy was invited to participate in the circuit’s
Home for the Holidays – A Celebration of Adoption Finalizations. The Home for the Holidays
Adoption Event is an extension of National Adoption Month.
The event began with Circuit Judge Karen Gievers welcoming everyone and recognizing
various members of the audience including Jonathan Sjostrom, Chief Judge; Bob Inzer, Clerk of the
Courts; Mary Ann Lindley, Leon County Commissioner; and our very own Tallahassee Memorial
Animal Therapy Team, Patty Gladden and Daisy, a Labrador Retriever. Judge Gievers explained to
the audience that TMH Animal Therapy is a beneficial component of the dependency court process
and noted that teams are present for four mass dockets each month and as needed on a case-by-
case basis. Judge Gievers said, “the dogs help make court a less scary place for children during
dependency proceedings and help teach children about the courts.” Additionally, Judge Gievers
also noted that Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Team, Don Cuppy and Casey, a Golden
etriever, made frequent in courtroom visits and even participated in an earlier adoption final
hearing.
Zackary Gibson, Director of the Governor’s Office of Adoption and Child Protection, then
read a proclamation from Governor Rick Scott in honor of the event. Judge Gievers then noted that
the circuit, in conjunction with the Children’s Home Society, Big Bend Community Based Care, the
Department of Children and Families, the One Church, One Child organization, and the Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Foundation, has worked diligently in an effort to provide permanency for children in
Leon County. During 2015, a record number of 54 children found forever homes with final
adoption hearings.
During the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event, five adoptions were finalized. Each
adopted child received a copy of the proclamation and a medallion commemorating the event.
These children and their new sibling also each received a stocking filled with gifts.
After the final adoption hearing, a reception was held. There was so much interest in Daisy
that she and Patty stayed for the reception, and like all well behaved therapy dogs, Daisy showed
no interest in refreshments.
Home for the Holidays —
A Celebration of Adoption Finalizations
For information to explore adoption please visit
www.adoptflorida.org/
call 1-800-96-Adopt or visit www.heartgallerynorthflorida.org/homepage/adoption/
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 14
Cindy Parrish with Hannah
(Left) Right to Left: Haven Cook
with YaYa, Cindy Burgess with
Dolly, Barbara White-Willner
with Emerson, Aleah Lodge
Kathy Miller with Colby
Robin Brinkmeyer with Rylie
Stryker Morton Rockie Yesner
Dolly Burgess
Bogey Gardner
Haven Cook
with YaYa
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 15
Dr. Moose Drifter, EMT
YaYa, Payroll & Nurse YaYa
Nurse Hunter Dr. Snuggles Rikki, CEO
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 16
557 Visits & Counting! Animal Therapy team Richard and Bogey Gardner have reached more than 557 visits! Richard and
Bogey are actively involved in the Courthouse Therapy Dogs program, Animal Assisted Therapy at Tallahassee
Memorial Rehabilitation (TMRC) Center, regular visits to Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee as well as
various special events. Bogey was the first therapy dog with Tallahassee Memorial to incorporate physical,
occupational and speech therapy work with TMRC patients. Some of Bogey's most notable visits at TMRC
include her weekly attendance at out patient therapy sessions with Clary Bateman.
Congratulations Richard and Bogey! You both continue to bring smiles to the Big Bend and make the
Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Program so special !
Recognizing Retired Teams
Thank you for your service!
Molly Fangmann - 13 years of service
Joseph Mixon - 6 years of service
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 17
Dates for the Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy 2016 Spring Training Classes
and March/April 2016 Evaluations
Please place these dates on your calendar and please share the schedule with prospective volunteers interested in joining Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy or volunteers interested in assisting with either prescreening, training or evaluating activities. To place your name on the schedule or if you have questions, please contact the Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Program Manager, Stephanie Perkins at [email protected], 850.671.6342 or Assistant Program Manager, Heather Ashley at [email protected], 850.431.5352
Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy needs helpers on the dates marked with an asterisk below. Even if you can be there only one day or one hour, your help will be greatly appreciated.
Training Classes:
** Tentative time. Depending on the number of dogs enrolled, groups may be divided and meet at different times (e.g. 5:45 p.m. and 6:50 p.m.). Exact times will be set after the completion of prescreening.
AHVC – denotes the At Home Veterinary Care clinic at 1833 Junwin Court, across the street from Capi-tal Regional’s ER
Smith-W denotes the Smith-Williams Community Center at 2295 Pasco Street, next to Walker Ford.
Evaluations (by appointment only) AHVC:
Current volunteers - please check your Pet Partners® badge for your expiration date. If your own Pet Partners® registration will expire in June/July 2016, you are encouraged to sign up for one of the March/April Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy renewal 2016 evaluation dates. Contact Gail Parker at [email protected] or 850.893.5749 for scheduling. Thank you very much.
Location Date Time Topic
TMH
Auditorium
February 29
6:00 p.m. 2 ½ hours Training workshop
NO DOGS
TMH
Auditorium
March 7 6:00 p.m. 2 ½ hours Training workshop
NO DOGS
TMH
Auditorium
March 14 6:00 p.m. 2 ½ hours Training workshop
NO DOGS
* Smith-W March 21 ** 6:30 p.m. 1 hour Training for prospective new dogs
* Smith-W March 28 ** 6:30 p.m. 1 hour Training for prospective new dogs
* Smith-W April 4 ** 6:30 p.m. 1 hour Training for prospective new dogs
* Smith-W April 11 ** 6:30 p.m. 1 hour Training for prospective new dogs
* Smith-W April 18 ** 6:30 p.m. 1 hour Training for prospective new dogs
Date Time (approximate)
* March 26 Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
* April 9 Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
* April 23 Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
* April 25 Monday Evening 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
* April 30 Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
* May 7 Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 18
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
Evaluations
Saturday, April 23, 30 and May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Monday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
READ Workshop
Saturday, June 18 or 25. Final dates to be announced.
Florida Autism Center
Joanne Bridges Academy
River Chase Health & Rehabilitation
Residential Alternative for the Mentally Challenged (RAMC)
Weekly visits to Tallahassee Memorial Adult Day Services
Want to learn more behind the healing power of Animal Therapy?
We suggest the following good reads!
AAT Activities by Nancy Lind
Teaming with your Therapy Dog by Ann Howie
Therapy Dogs Today by Kris Butler
The Power of Wagging Tails by Dr. Drawn Marcus
Vol. 3, No. 9 Spring 2016
Page 19
To catch the reader's attention, place
an
in-
teresting sentence or quote from the
sto-
ry
Many thanks to all of our wonderful Volunteer Teams!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Perkins, Program Manager
Heather Ashley, Assistant Program Manager
In Loving Memory
“Leaving Pawprints forever on our hearts…
Pappy Earp
Freedom Martel
Mojo Jones
Skiziks Weiss
