DOGTORS News
Our Springfield Graduates Spring 2008 Our three new graduates (standing, from left) are Christa & Murphy, Mary & Kaly and Dirk & Fergie. Kneeling with the black dog is Bonnie Jamison with her partner Solo. Solo had retired as a therapy dog, but is back in service, especially for the library programs.
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Double classes in Springfield? At this time, it looks like we may be having classes on two nights because of the number of students signed up. The number right now is around 18, and we have opted to do a second class so we don't have to turn teams down. Springfield Masonic Community, which has been very supportive of the DOGTORS program and teams, is ready to help again if the second class is needed. Our Ginghamsburg class currently has 22 dogs and a Shetland pony, and already have about 10 on the waiting list for the fall classes.
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Here is our Fall 2007 class SpringfieldMasonic Healthcare. Becky & Eddie -- Rachel & Kali (Not pictured was our third team Kimbery & Kylee)
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This is the Fall 2007 class at Ginghamsburg! Backrow, from left: Roberta & Barkley, Susan & Bailey, Doug & Tiger, Bonnie & Samson, Bethany & Sam, Jenny & Rocket, Caryn & Quest, Casey & Cinda. Front row, from left: Edith & Kodi, Brooke & Taggy, Beth Ann & Hip, Angie & Poptart, Cathy & Peanut, Cristal & Max. Missing from the photo: Cynthia & Poppet, Lisa (Tiger)
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CAT has left the country!
The professional-based program, DOGTORS Comprehensive Animal-assisted therapy (CAT), has both tiers completed and has been sent to ENGLAND. The final test should be ready by April 15. This program is designed to bring those providing AAT the knowledge we apply in our regular program, with the advanced section to encompass policy writing, in-depth directions in working with special cases, safety, infection control and other AAT settings, such as farm-based programs.
The course is being offered for $125, which is as much as one-tenth the cost of other courses that are less in content.
Current DOGTORS Teams will be able to take this course for $25, as the first tier is a the course you have already taken.
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Presenting the first graduating class of Ginghamsburg's Animal-assisted therapy program! Cinnamon, the miniature horse, was not available during the photo session, but is now the DOGTORS Poster Pony courtesy of Emily's Photography.
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Billboard number 2 for a DOGTORS Team! A recent discovery was our own Dogtor Cookie and her family (both of whom are also her AAT teamates) on an outdoor advertisement for our Springfield Masonic Community! The trio were not aware of the display, so we made a phone call to make sure Cookie went for a ride to see it 'in person' (or should it be called 'in dog'?).
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Dogtors mourns the loss of our own sweet, little lady "Angie". Amy and Angie have been a Team with Dogtors since the summer of 2005, and Amy's loss is enormous. Her bond with Angie was a blessing to her, Angie's clients and to Dogtors. We are still here to support Amy in any way we can.
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