Therapy dogs give kids courage to speak with Paws to Read By Rick Brown Hub Staff Writer Reprinted from Kearney Hub Paws to Read Abby Racer, 8, pets Gretel after reading to her during Paws to Read at Kearney Public
Compassion education class teaches middle schoolers empathy, good citizenship Reprinted from Kearney Hub By JOSH MOODY Hub Staff Writer Compassion education class From left, Dominique Edwards and Emma Malzacher, both 12, pet Schatzi as he sits in on their compassion
Reprinted from Kearney Hub By MARY JANE SKALA Hub Staff Writer Sunday, October 12, 2014 1:00 am Kusek JOYCE KUSEK of Ashton enjoys her snuggle with Coulee owned by Marla Bouton. Bouton, a volunteer in the pet therapy program, co-owns
2009 Freedom Award Paws to Read SHS Animal Assisted Programs has been nominated several times for the 2009 Freedom Award given out by the Kearney Hub. The nominiations were for the visits to the Kearney Public Library and nursing homes
Animals in Action Animal Assisted Therapy Program Animal Assisted Therapy Medical professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the therapeutic and soothing effects animals have on patients. A growing number of clinical studies are proving that animals contribute to physical health
Jude and therapy dog Schotzy Notes of Appreciation Notes of Appreciation Jude and Schatzi were recognized for their work at the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon by this note of appreciation received from a family member of a patient at Good Samaritan
Neco & Brighton Neco & Brighton In the fall of 2001 Larry, our then puppy Neco and I attended the Samoyed Nationals in Denver. That was when we first heard about pet therapy. We were so captivated by the numerous