We are so fortunate to have Jeanne and Rosie come to visit us throughout the year. Jeanne is Rosie's adoptive mommy and Rosie is trained in "reading" and "working" with young children, a fully certified therapy dog. As you can see from the pictures below the children were delighted to see Rosie. She did all kinds of tricks such as spinning, giving high fives, and turning pages in a book. For children that were not as comfortable touching Rosie the brush was available and then even toy version of Rosie to snuggle with. All of the children learned the importance of using gentle touches and remembering to keep their hands away from Rosie's eyes and mouth. We also talked about how we should always ask the owner before we pet any animal to make sure it is safe for the child and the animal. This is such a rewarding experience for the kids. I think their favorite part was getting kisses from Rosie and giving her treats.
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