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We were asked to put together a little message for a local school. It was a load of fun, too! Educators, parents, and schools- feel free to snag and share! We'll all get through this together. #remembertopetyourdogs #wemissyou #canineassistedtherapy #therapydogsofinstagram #SITtherapyprogram #sitservicedogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fSXODpCVz/?igshid=e2o9ha2x8397

5 days till Christmas so SIT wants to share how many hearts we have touched through our therapy dog program. We also want to announce we will be doing another group therapy dog class in February! #sitservicedogs #sittherapyprogram #therapydogschangelives https://www.instagram.com/p/B6T2qIOJ1Ma/?igshid=ic4ki01tqb22

Ten days 'till Christmas, and piggySMALLS and Dave are curled up next to the fire. Dave keeps sniffing the air as if he smells a plump roast ham. What are your Christmas plans? #onthetenthdayofchristmas #mytruelovegavetome #adave #andaplumpproastpiggy #sittherapyprogram #sitservicedogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HBMH7J8LF/?igshid=qtksn2z0n8mz

Thank you to @isupolice for one of the coolest gifts! This is a 3D printed copy of Pawficer Sage in her vest. She was a wonderful addition to ISU PD and the entire campus at Illinois State University! Their out reach program has reached an incredible number of people since July. Congratulations to @isuredbirds and @isupolice for embracing Sage and initiating this program. Our mini Pawficer Sage will on our program's directors desk! Thank you again. #sitservicedogs #pawficersagemcruffles #sittherapyprogram #communityoutreach #redbirdlife #siugiveusacall @thisissiu https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xr-5_Jk0Q/?igshid=xo17z0czf474

Another successful Dawgs and Dogs event. We will be back tomorrow at Morris Library from 10-2 and then @siustudentcenter from 2-4pm. Come and say hi to all the fun pups. #sitservicedogs #sittherapyprogram #dawgsanddogs #fundayplanned https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tP601JpxS/?igshid=1rsoodowg3my

We just did a 1 week checkin with our boy Cooper. He has settled in beautifully in his home and all the residents now consider him family. #hanginwithmrcooper #sitservicedogs #therapydogsofinstagram #sittherapyprogram #therapydog https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k8sx0JWdY/?igshid=1up9q525pz56p

Cooper returned home today. He will be spending his time comforting residents and playing with our old pal Zinger! #sitservicedogs #sittherapyprogram #livinwithmrcooper #thevoyage (at The Voyage Senior Living) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5S9X7JJylQ/?igshid=s37owlkvlagl

Who remembers our sucker case, Granny? We were able to take Granny in the nick of time (in fact, the fantastic people who rescued her gave her extra time to find a foster home). This lovely old lady is at least 10 years old, came in heartworm positive, along with terrible skin issues, and all of the lumps and bumps that come with advanced age. Unfortunately, Granny Bertie has several conditions that while they do not currently cause her pain or discomfort, have made her a hospice dog. Now that our terrific vets have dealt with the health concerns that could be managed, we were content to let her spend the rest of her time napping by the fire. But I think she had other plans: Granny Bertie has taken to therapy work as if she was made for it ♥️♥️♥️. Last week, she finished up her hours for therapy dog work! One of her rescuers told us it's as if Granny is Cinderella...if Cinderella was a tough ol' ex-stray pittie who spent her sunset years bringing joy and gettin' pets instead of marrying some dude she had only met once at a dance 😂. Not only will Granny be joining our Therapy Team Program, but she will be working at the PUPCORN AND A MOVIE EVENT!!!! She will be available to cuddle during the movie as one our Santa's Little Helpers. Her ticket will be auctioned at the event, so you'll need to purchase a base ticket and then plan to bid for her at the movie. Good thing it's for a good cause, because were not really sure who will enjoy the movie and cuddle more- Granny Bertie or her movie buddy! #rescueworks #SITtherapyprogram #zerotohero #olddognewtricks #nevertoooldtomakeadifference #ageisjustanumber #goodgirl #cookieswithgrannybertie #sitservicedogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B4f9VFXH4dS/?igshid=1qwxba7x2tbbb