Cole and I were invited to participate in a guidance counselor's two hour block of time for grade 3 classes during which children learned about mental health. Cole was calm and sat quietly during the lessons and then met children individually if they chose to pet him. It was stated during the lesson that spending … Continue reading Mental Health Help from Cole

Clementine Winny and Poppy Martha Stuart and Chance Susan Hollinger and Gus Diane and Scooter

Finn and I visited with students in the Library who were stressed because of finals week. Finn brought smiles to many. - Linda At St. Pauls School

Mary Chris Duncan and Josie Bob Herrick and Naya Laura Foster and Frasier Jo Anne Smith and Memphis

Walter and I visited the Hooksett Public Library again. A couple of the children are regular weekly visitors, so they know the routine of visiting and reading with Walter. Others are new, some are shy, and some just want to watch from afar. One toddler we have seen a couple of times while visiting, but … Continue reading Walter Visits Hookset Public Library

This morning Walter and I visited with the paramedics and EMT’s at American Medical Response (AMR) in Manchester. The first responders have been coping and struggling with some recent tragedies and needed a boost, so Walter and I went for a visit. We met about a dozen or more people in their break room, as … Continue reading Walter Visits AMR

Bob and Carol Herrick and Naya Linda and Finnegan Bonnie and Judy Linda and Winter

Mae and I have a 'regular' we visit at Woodlawn and today, as we were getting ready to leave his room, he said "Being around dogs makes me happy."This sentiment only affirmed how grateful I am to share dog joy with others through these visits, especially those who are in facilities where they can't have … Continue reading Mae’s Visit

The Hooksett Public Library had significant flooding from a roof leak last August, so we have been unable to visit with all the ongoing construction and displacement of the children’s area. It is fully renovated now, so Walter and I were invited back - yay! We visited with a couple of 3-4 year olds who … Continue reading Visit at Hookset Public Library