Therapy dogs give kids courage to speak with Paws to Read

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 Library. Claudia Murr, Gretel’s owner, said she teaches through example and by letting children experience […]

2009 Freedom Award

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 in the area. Visit the recent Kearney Hub article highlighting Paws to Read. We would […]

Animals in Action

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 by lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety levels and increasing survival rates for people with heart […]

Notes of Appreciation

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 Hospital: Animal Assisted Therapy – Jude and therapy dog Schotzy made a world of difference […]

Neco & Brighton

Neco & Brighton

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 stories and upon returning to Kearney immediately started training to become certified. We have been […]