Governor and First Lady Justice announce next six therapy dogs to be placed in West Virginia schools
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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An announcement was made by Governor Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice about the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in the state.
‘Communities In Schools’ now in all 55 West Virginia counties
The therapy dogs are part of the Friends With Paws initiative, and will be put in Communities In Schools sites throughout the state. The addition of these six furry friends to the program will bring the total therapy dogs in the state up to 25.
These therapy dogs will bring friendship, love, and support to their schools. It’s incredible what benefits these dogs bring, not just for the students but for the whole faculty. I look forward to welcoming each one and seeing the amazing work that they do for our students.
First Lady Cathy Justice
The Friends With Paws program was announced in March 2022, and the therapy dogs from the program puts certified therapy dogs in Community in Schools throughout the state.
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The six therapy dogs who will be placed in schools next include:
Pixie: Female Labradoodle – Lewisburg Elementary School, Greenbrier County
Clara: Female Golden Retriever – Brooke Middle School, Brooke County
Parker: Male Golden Retriever – Wheeling Park High School, Ohio County
Captain: Male Golden Retriever – Sherman High School, Boone County
Eli: Male Golden Retriever – Nutter Fort Primary School, Harrison County
Prim: Female black Labrador Retriever – Davis-Thomas Elementary/Middle School, Tucker County
Pixie – Greenbrier Co Lewisburg Elementary Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice Clara – Brooke County Brooke Middle School Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice Parker – Ohio County Wheeling Park High School Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice Captain – Boone County Sherman High School Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice Eli – Harrison County Nutter Fort Primary School Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice Prim – Tucker County Davis-Thomas Elementary-Middle School Therapy Dog – Photo Courtesy: First Lady Cathy Justice
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Having witnessed the incredible impact of the Friends With Paws initiative throughout our state, I’m thrilled to announce its continued growth. This initiative is more than just a program; it’s become a reason for our students to look forward to coming to school. These dogs are the true heroes and joy-bringers in our schools. These new additions will absolutely enhance the lives of the schools they become a part of.
Governor Justice
Events to welcome the pups to their respective schools will be held throughout the year.
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