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New Martinsville School and Parkersburg High School welcome new therapy dogs
By Christian Meffert,
24 days ago
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Friends With Paws program has introduced another two therapy dogs to their new homes.
According to a release from the office of First Lady Cathy Justice, the children at New Martinsville School and Parkersburg High School got to say hello to their new companions during Wednesday assemblies.
New Martinsville School was introduced to Molly the female Yellow Labrador Retriever while Parkersburg High School students got to meet Barney the male Yellow Labrador Retriever.
Molly at New Martinsville School (Courtesy of the office of First Lady Cathy Justice)
“You wouldn’t believe how perfect a match these two dogs are for New Martinsville and Parkersburg,” First Lady Justice, who attended the assemblies, said. “The way these dogs connected with the children in their schools was an amazing thing to watch. I cannot wait to see what benefits and support Molly and Barney bring to their schools, children, and communities.”
(Courtesy of the office of First Lady Cathy Justice)
(Courtesy of the office of First Lady Cathy Justice)
(Courtesy of the office of First Lady Cathy Justice)
Molly and Barney are the latest dogs to be placed in schools across West Virginia as part of Friends With Paws. 28 dogs have now been matched with schools since the program began.
The dogs provide a means of comfort to people with anxiety and help give relief from a stressful environment. For a full list of current Friends With Paws therapy dogs, click here .
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