Certified with AIR in 2013 As one of AIR’s initial therapy teams, Barbara remembers the first visit for her — and for Shasta. The AIR teams went to West Windsor Plainsboro High School North during lunch, the busiest time at the school to de-stress students during AP testing. “I was just so proud of how she…
Read Lucy’s story here. Certified with AIR in July 2020. Birthday: March 5, 2008 Favorite treat – cheese Favorite visit – Timberlane Middle School “Bringing Lucy into the school, it seems she knows that it’s her job to make people feel better. It’s really rewarding. She has proven to us all that no matter what age you are…
“Baxter taught us humans that no one is ever too old to learn something new,” said Co-Founder Tricia Baker, who certified 11-year-old Baxter in July 2020. “One of the reasons I got into education was to help kids. Using dogs like Baxter to help kids is something special. When you’re not having a good day,…
Certified with AIR in 2018 Sterling’s favorite place to visit was Artis Senior Living in Princeton, where the residents were always excited to meet him. “I’m so glad he had the opportunity to bring smiles to others so they we able to experience the joy he brought to my life,” said Philomena. Breed: Samoyed Birthday: April 21, 2013…
Certified with AIR in 2013 “The joy that Frankie brought to everyone is almost indescribable,” she said. “Seeing the delight and elation he brough others made me smile and was so uplifting and fulfilling. You couldn’t help smiling and feel joyful when Frankie was around,” said handler Carmella Aaron. Frankie’s favorite place was TCNJ, where he was…
Certified with AIR in 2014. Breed: English Setter Birthday: Nov. 24, 2007 Favorite treat – French fries Favorite activity – bird watching Favorite visit – schools and hospitals Wherever Windy visited, she brought smiles to everyone she met, but her favorite visits were to schools and hospitals. Windy loved her time outdoors “hunting” birds, squirrels and rabbits in the backyard…