Letters to Bubba
From Jen Cook (Neshaminy School District):
In November, my students worked on writing...
THERAPY DOGS
CANINE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We visit Public and Private Schools, Colleges, Public Libraries, and provide crisis intervention in the schools we serve.
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
~ Roger Caras
WHAT WE DO
Literacy & Learning
Nor’wester Therapy Dog teams have positively impacted the learning environment of thousands of students since we implemented our program in 2007.
Community Outreach
Our dedicated volunteers and their therapy dogs participate in a variety of community events which support our goals and mission statement.
Emotional Support
Our therapy dog teams work in tandem with teachers and counselors to support students with social and emotional needs.
Crisis Intervention
Our therapy dog teams aid and assist crisis intervention teams working with students and families in response to a school community tragedy.
WHERE WE WORK
We are proud to partner with school districts, private schools, colleges, and area public libraries.
FROM THE BLOG
Updates, happenings, and shout-outs to our teams and educational partners.
Happy Birthday Laila!
Becky Weiss and her Labrador Retriever, Laila, are a Nor’wester therapy team that volunteers...
Reading with T’ea
Nor’wester co-director, Wendi Huttner, reads to her granddaughter in company of therapy dog...
Read with Nilla 2020
Meet Nor’wester therapy dog Nilla! Some of our therapy dog teams will be working remotely...