Therapy Visits @ Courthouse

[chumleysma]

We've been doing therapy visits at family court at the request of a judge who obviously believes in the healing power of dogs. I'm proud to say the dogs were well behaved under scrutiny of a committee formed apparently in opposition to dogs in the courthouse. We were being watched and we knew it. They tried the dog bite litigation excuse not realizing the dogs and handler are insured while on duty as long as all regulations are followed. It's no longer a pilot program and the committee relented. There is a real need for comfort for the children waiting to go into court. I'd give examples, but don't want to go there due to privacy. It's safe to say the employees get an enjoyable reprieve when they come to see the dogs too.
Last week, our organizer introduced Chumley and me to the judge. The judge said she had heard all about Chumley and was wanting to meet him. I wiped his floogers just in time!

 

[Puppypeoplenj]

I love that you wiped his floogers just in time! I, too, have been wanting to get Orca into a therapy program with kids. There's a child advocacy group here that has a therapy dog program for kids who have to testify. The kids can look at the dog and tell Orca their story instead of looking at the defendant. As a kid who was dragged into court at a young age, I really want to support children going through that sad experience. It's wonderful what you're doing with Chumley. He is really going to make a difference.

 

[Milliejb]

I love that you do this Stacy! We need to chat more about it this weekend (over wine of course) bc I would love to learn more and get Millie into it!!!

 

[DAWNMERIE]

You my friend.....are a very special woman (and Chumley is proud to have you and be by your side!) Kudos to both of you and may it all come back atcha 10 fold!

 

[Milliejb]

You my friend.....are a very special woman (and Chumley is proud to have you and be by your side!) Kudos to both of you and may it all come back atcha 10 fold!

This!!!! times ten! I love those two! :hugs:
And I miss you and your crew terribly, Dawn

 

[lacey9875]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! Chumley has come such a long way, and it's all because of you and all of your hard work with him! I KNEW he could do it!!

This is what I want to do with Maggie. I know she could totally do it now, I just need to get my butt in gear.

And I cannot wait to see you guys in OC. Totally bummed I can't make it to Newfstock this year-truck STILL isn't done.

 

[chumleysma]

Thanks Jess, Dawn, Dawn, and Courtnie. Thanks for the pat on the back, especially since Chumley wasn't always easy when he was younger.