Meet the new therapy dogs

Bruno, an 11-year-old rescue dog from Sterling, MA, has recently joined the Algonquin community as a therapy dog in his owner Angela Moll’s classroom. Bruno is available on Day 6 in H123. What are his hobbies? Secret talents? “His hobbies are removing all the stuffing from any toy, even if it's a ‘tough’ toy, bothering his brothers and sisters at home- human, canine and feline- and pretty ...

Teddy, a Cockapoo, has become a therapy dog and will be in Applied Arts and Technology teacher Kristine Norrman’s classroom in room C105 on Mondays and Thursdays. What are your hobbies? Secret talents? “Teddy’s hobbies are chewing on doorstops, trying to get as much love as possible, and giving lick baths. His secret talents are that he can dance, high five and play dead.” What are your...

Milo, a one year old Cunucu, has enjoyed his new duty as a therapy dog since joining adjustment counselor Kelly Viera on Wednesdays in room H214.  What are his hobbies? Secret talents? “He loves running, we have a fenced-in backyard and he sprints around the yard. He can shake hands and he can sniff [out treats]. What are his favorite treats? “Anything. He loves food and he's super...

Sake, the English black labrador retriever in H201, joins English teacher Kathleen Clark on Mondays as a new therapy dog, putting her previous years of seeing-eye-dog training to use. What are your hobbies? Secret talents? “She has many secret talents. She was supposed to be an assistance dog at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She was there for a year, and then she flunked out. Then they picked...

Business teacher Patricia Riley’s Yorkie, Molly, has lately undergone therapy dog training to join classes on Wednesdays in E110. What are your hobbies? Secret talents? “She loves to sit on the couch and cuddle; her main hobby is cuddling.” What are your favorite treats? “No hide chews. She really enjoys them!” Do you have any bad habits? “She doesn’t like when I leave t...

Labrador retriever Parker is a community icon and beloved therapy dog, who joins Joann Amberson every day in the library.   What are Parker's hobbies or secret talents? “Parker is very even tempered and he’s always happy. His tail wags non-stop. At home he loves to play with his brother.” What is his favorite treat? “Clementines and apples.” Does he have any bad habits?  “We...

Pepper, a 9 year old Havanese, joins English teacher Sara Stein on Fridays in H203 as a new therapy dog. Stein translated for Pepper in this interview. What are your hobbies? Secret talents? “My hobbies include tearing up tissues and napkins, sniffing for chipmunks and larger animals, as well as waking people up in the morning. I can stand on two feet and spin, lay down, roll over and do the ch...

American Mutt, six year old Maple Jane, has recently gone through therapy dog training in order to accompany art teacher Rebecca Duffy on Tuesdays in her classroom, C206.  What are Maple Jane’s hobbies or secret talents? “Her hobbies and secret talents are that she never eats the kids' toys, which is pretty cool. She always knows if someone is sad. She also likes to rescue people from dancing...