This edition is in honor of all the dedicated teachers, curious and hard working students, supportive parents, volunteers and Roxy dogs who love visiting the kids of all ages at school! Have a happy Memorial Day, a GREAT summer, and KEEP reading!! Did you notice our new Logo? In 2017, Roxy Reading Therapy Dogs enters… Continue Reading
Spring is almost here! We are excited to launch our new revised newsletter to bring news and updates to our amazing volunteers, generous donors and Bucks County community. Each newsletter will include stories from our Literacy program, Hospital program and Court program, as well as upcoming events, birthdays, and a Mission Moment, one of many… Continue Reading
New video highlights benefits of placing dogs in the courts HARRISBURG — Approximately one-third of Pennsylvania’s 60 judicial districts report that they either use comfort dogs in dependency court or are implementing a program to use them. The impact can be dramatic on the children they serve, according to judges and other judiciary personnel interviewed… Continue Reading
Skip’s Candy Corner, located in Peddler’s Village, presented recently a donation of $432 to Roxy Reading Therapy Dogs (RRTD) as part of its year-long fundraiser in support of the non-profit organization which provides certified therapy dog teams to area school-, court-, and hospital-based programs that impact children and youth. A favorite of vintage and fine… Continue Reading
Roxy Reading Therapy Dog (RRTD) President Diane Smith announces the following leadership changes for the local, non-profit organization, effective February 1. RRTD recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in service to the Doylestown area through its mission to bring comfort to children, to enhance the experience of learning, and to enrich the lives of the organization’s… Continue Reading
Roxy Reading Therapy Dog (RRTD) President Diane Smith presented “The Human-Canine Connection” to Village improvement Association (VIA) members at their monthly meeting in January. The meeting was held at the Doylestown Health Wellness Center in Warrington. Smith presented a wide variety of scientific studies from around the world whose findings suggest that interaction with canines… Continue Reading
Thanks to Karen Snyder and Fig Doylestown for another great article! You can check out Fig’s website here. Who doesn’t enjoy summer? I know I do! Sometimes, it’s seems I’m surrounded and even out-numbered by my winter-loving friends. But for me, it’s all about those long, never-ending days of summer. Yes, I admit regretting my… Continue Reading