Hello Fellow dog people, I found the summer months very busy but I assure you, Lucy and I found time to still visit the residents of the Clough Center. Lucy has her favorite folks she likes to visit, specially the ones who have put treats away for her arrival. Sorry for not keeping in touch … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH

Lucy & I were invited back to work with special needs students in the Gateway Program. This was our second week since school started their 2014-2015 year. Lucy is working with the two same students she had last spring. We entered the school and Lucy pulled me to the room where the students were waiting. … Continue reading Kearsarge High School the Gateway Program

Checkers loves going up to the clough center and hanging out with all of the people. He gets all excited when I get his collar and leash out to put on him. When I get him there he always wants to make sure that he does not miss anyone's rooms, and if he feels that … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH

The school year at Kearsarge High has come to an end. Summer break for some and others are planning to be a part of the summer school program for 4 weeks. We are waiting to find out what days and how many students we will be working with this summer. Our time at KRHS has … Continue reading Kearsarge High School the Gateway Program

Well we came just after lunch today. We were finding lore empty beds than usual. Finally we asked where were all the residents? Now that the weather is warmer, residents are gathering in the sun porch. When we arrived we got such a warm welcome, I thought I could almost cry. I noticed something about … Continue reading Clough Center New London, NH

Our visit today was with one student. Often I work other days at the high school without Lucy. When I see this student to say hi, she always looks around to if Lucy is with me. I never get the smile she gives when she sees that Lucy is there to play with her. Today … Continue reading Kearsarge High School The Gateway Program

There is never enough time to visit with everyone, Lucy & I make our rounds and stay longer with each resident than when we first began our visits. So we don't always see the same folks every visit. I start our visits in different wings, so if we don't get to someone one week, we … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH

This week Lucy and I were able to give all our attention to one girl. This student doesn't make eye contact, only can walk with the aid of a person holding her or a walker and doesn't speak any words. But when she sees that Lucy has come into the room, she can make the … Continue reading Keasarage Regional High School Gateway Program

It's nice to feel so welcomed when we enter the Clough Center. Lucy and I feel very comfortable there each week. As we walk down the hall we get smiles and hands reaching out to get a touch of Lucy's soft fur. Lucy never minds the different touches from the different Residents. Some soft touches, … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH

BumbleBee and Abigail Brown are visiting the Abbot Library. BumbleBee at Abbott Library