huski Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hi guys K9 Pro run a pet therapy program in conjunction with the charity Boystown at their North Richmond facility. The program is designed to help improve the literacy skills and self esteem of disadvantaged children. We have a new roster due to start over the next few weeks and are looking for some more volunteers with dogs that are suitable for therapy work. We have been running this program for a while now and the feedback has been fantastic. You can read more about it on our blog here; http://blog.k9pro.com.au/k9-angels-pets-for-therapy/ You need to be available on a Monday afternoon once a month and able to get to North Richmond (NSW). If you are interested or know someone who might be, just send me a PM or email to [email protected] - all dogs must pass a free temp assessment by Steve, and volunteers are required to complete a working with children check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Sounds like a great idea. I'll pass word around Tibbie owners in Sydney. Here's a US Tibbie who works as a library dog in a US children's library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 For anyone that is considering it and thinks their dog may suit I highly recommend it. We started working in hospitals down here around 4 weeks ago and it has quickly become my dogs favourite part of the week. She gets such a waggy tail when she realises where we are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Sounds like a great idea. I'll pass word around Tibbie owners in Sydney. Here's a US Tibbie who works as a library dog in a US children's library. Aw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Bonn would sit anywhere and not move :laugh: She passed the temp test to do the school education programme, but I couldn't commit to it a couple of years ago. I could do one day a month if you think her breed would be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Would love to give it a go with my girl. I'll PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks to everyone who PMd me regarding this! We have no real limit on the number of volunteers, so shoot me a PM or email to [email protected] if you think your dog might be suitable for therapy work and you are available to get to North Richmond on a Monday afternoon (once a month). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Bonn would sit anywhere and not move :laugh: She passed the temp test to do the school education programme, but I couldn't commit to it a couple of years ago. I could do one day a month if you think her breed would be ok? Hey Juice, definitely! There is no issue with breeds, we have bull breeds, GSDs, Rotties etc who have or currently are taking part in the program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efowler Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Great initiative! Will email tomorrow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Vienna and I are looking forward to it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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