On Therapy Thursday, we highlight other Therapy Animals and the services they provide.
Meet Spartacus, the therapy dog. Samantha “Sammy”, age 9, is “an amazing little girl who has been through a lot,” said her mother Jill. Sammy was among the Sandy Hook School students who fled the building on 12/14 when a shooter opened fire in the school.
After this traumatic experience Jill took her daughter, Sammy, to READ Intermediate School where Sammy met Spartacus, the therapy dog, and they formed a very special bond. Spending time in therapy with Spartacus made Sammy feel more comfortable in talking with adults. On one visit Spartacus spent two and a half hours with her, and when it was time to go she did not want to leave! Brad, Spartacus's owner said that when he took Sparticus to get therapy certified, Spartacus was the only dog out of 13 dogs in the training program that achieved certification! Spartacus helps Sammy feel safe and calm during their visits. These visits helped Sammy talk more to people and let her open up more.
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