February 26th

I gave a community chat today at the Down East Dog Scout meeting on READer dogs. We had one woman come - she was very nice and seems interested to pursue this with her golden retriever. Timber accompanied me to the talk. Timber is also the featured canine in the Downeast Dog newspaper this month.

READer dog at Swan's Island

Jill accompanied me on the ferry to Swan's Island where we did a READ program for school kids on vacation. They have a beautiful new library. Jill and I sat in front of a roaring fireplace and had the kids read to her. Ben read 6 books to her. Nice day and Jillian is such a sweetie and easy to take anywhere.

Jillian READs at college

Jillian accompanied me when I spoke to a early childhood education class at the College of the Atlantic. We spoke on Raising Readers and Reading Education Assistance Dogs. The chat went well and Jillian worked the class like a pro.

Getting ready for Dr. Suess's birthday in March

Jill

Jillian visited at the retirement village yesterday. Something about a yellow dog - they attract attention and many fell in love with her. She is ultra gentle with them all.

Rissa gets published

http://www.downeastdognews.com/newspaper.php

Rissa is on page 8 of this newspaper.

Happy New Year

Jillian got to visit folks at Birch Bay again. She does fabulous and the residents love her. She is very gentle with them. I must remember to bring a lint/hair roller brush to use on the residents after they pet Jill - they are covered with yellow fur and most wear dark clothing so it shows! Kirby cat his back to his normal routine and has re gained some of his weight. Timber is limping less and we'll go tomorrow to see her favorite PT and have her checked out. Started the girlz on gluco-flex for joints and some vitamins. Some dog reading adventures in the works "idita-read" with Tremont school kids, ? a READer dog activity on Feb school vacation for Swan's Island kids and my speaking engagement at COA on 2/9/12.