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font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBig Hearts needed to raise $350,000 for Petstock Foundation’s animal therapy services\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis September, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s \u003Cb\u003EBig Hearts Project \u003C\/b\u003Eis highlighting the positive impact of animal-assisted services and the important role therapy animals have in empowering a better future for the people who need them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnimal-assisted therapy, a form of therapy that incorporates animals such as dogs and horses to help people manage and overcome physical and mental health conditions, is especially close to the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’s heart.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince 2007, The Foundation has raised over $10 million for its charity partners, enabling many to continue work in this space, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/guidedogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animaltherapies.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Therapies Limited\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.assistancedogs.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAssistance Dogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vsk.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVery Special Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpups.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESmart Pups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.horsepower.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHorsePower\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rdasa.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERiding for the Disabled Association - S.A\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENow, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - the charity arm of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - is highlighting the positive impact therapy animals can have on people experiencing mental health conditions and physical or intellectual disability. This comes as charities are reporting growing waitlists and an increase in demand for their services [1].\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNtmgdOnkVBnJvjzYRqOs2OW2M4aNQ7yPHBTwL39oO9fFEr1IWGa5AM_FCaNZPT8n8T63ddmaEhdcOH8pu1I_QiNwxSpjRHkAHA43cMueJuiVDaGDZyOcpLVZ9MoPA-WLc6-J-9jHeb6JwMSMIptyrv2m5m_youexmNJSLwPLK72dCOa-_dODzF65ZdI0\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Fundraiser_HorsePower_Charity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNtmgdOnkVBnJvjzYRqOs2OW2M4aNQ7yPHBTwL39oO9fFEr1IWGa5AM_FCaNZPT8n8T63ddmaEhdcOH8pu1I_QiNwxSpjRHkAHA43cMueJuiVDaGDZyOcpLVZ9MoPA-WLc6-J-9jHeb6JwMSMIptyrv2m5m_youexmNJSLwPLK72dCOa-_dODzF65ZdI0\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Fundraiser_HorsePower_Charity.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EResearch has shown that people who undertook animal assisted therapy with dogs experienced reduced feelings of anxiety and loneliness [2], and horses also provided therapeutic effects including improved postural control [3], important for people who suffer from conditions that affect mobility. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith 60% of Australians living with a disability requiring support to complete 10 or more activities for daily living [4], and autism spectrum disorder affecting 1 in 70 Australians [5], assistance animals are another way of helping people with disabilities better access public life. Providing training for one therapy animal can cost more than $60,000, and hundreds of hours, and is often only possible thanks to the generosity and big hearts of those who choose to donate to organisations like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E aims to raise over $350,000 for animal-assisted programs most in need, through a dedicated donation program with the help of animal lovers across the country who are able to spare some change. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Therapy Dogs provide comfort, support, and companionship through facilities like courts, hospitals and schools, as well as to individuals and families with more specific needs,” \u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs Therapy Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E Coordinator Samantha O’Keeffe said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Evidence supports the positive impact Therapy Dogs have, which is why we have seen an increase in demand for these services. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We’re grateful for the support of the Petstock Foundation’s Big Hearts Project, which will help us make a difference to the lives of more people.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOperations Lead for The Petstock Foundation, Sherralea Cassidy, says, “Seeing the unparalleled impact that animals can have on the lives of people suffering from mental illness, disability and disease is a key driver in the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's work and our commitment to supporting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanimal-assisted therapy programs. Together with our customers we are taking action and leading change for a better future.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLEQB3RDwVHsVQfEPyvkLhTdANWWPGk7yRz1H46XQjYs2_zBHMARPTfsbTADWJGdWHTesIW6B7pl20LY5WyLvj_KmNKqVe_KOix7aS0gUKYJ3xydEPfSM8T3PqHYTz3B_UzenXl6PIjYFBTDyUa1eLT_-UZqX8o7KsfSxLH7iLTjeImTA0MqYoPiI337A\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Riding_for_the_Disabled_SA_Charity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLEQB3RDwVHsVQfEPyvkLhTdANWWPGk7yRz1H46XQjYs2_zBHMARPTfsbTADWJGdWHTesIW6B7pl20LY5WyLvj_KmNKqVe_KOix7aS0gUKYJ3xydEPfSM8T3PqHYTz3B_UzenXl6PIjYFBTDyUa1eLT_-UZqX8o7KsfSxLH7iLTjeImTA0MqYoPiI337A\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Riding_for_the_Disabled_SA_Charity.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“Assistance animals can help with anxiety and improve self-confidence, as well as provide mobility support and freedom to those with physical limitations. Having independence in everyday life is important for the mental health of many people that the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E works to support. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere has been encouraging progress in the understanding of assistance animals for those in need, but we still have more to do - for example making workplaces more accepting and accessible for assistance animals would provide more employment options for people who require an assistance animal each day.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen individuals and families approach charities seeking help from animal-assisted services, it is often the last option available, and they are often coming from the lowest point in their life. With the cost of living continuing to rise, the impact of the financial crisis will be felt the most by people who are already facing hardship and require support. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESherralea continues, “Many not-for-profits are experiencing an increase in demand for their services, putting added pressure on organisations already struggling to keep up. Worryingly, donations are also down as people are understandably spending more carefully. It’s more important than ever to donate where you can, and we’re encouraging Australians and animal lovers to open their hearts and support the wonderful work The \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s partner animal therapy charities do day in, day out. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“With a mission to raise $350,000 during the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in September, we’re asking people to give anything they can - whether its by rounding up your purchase or donating a gold coin, all funds financially benefit animal-assisted services, enabling them to continue to focus on the very important work they do to provide the best outcomes for each individual's needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgltMNr8rm3_FpXRxk0JLghSaejGIWjWZEOFUQ1xvAvCbZ0mW77R1mptMCiaydOQaxRI0N5lhcnQU88PkC7n78P0h1QjTwJu3WjxeW8sIzNC-b8oMinR2jlU8JkHOkAlWVVJQSgHkaGIvb6w2rxAGqWdtmQlDyxxcAiN3hDBD8FoGN-6Y341m0vTkOYA2E\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_fundraiser_Assistance_Dogs_Australia_child_with_dog_sleeping_next_to_her.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgltMNr8rm3_FpXRxk0JLghSaejGIWjWZEOFUQ1xvAvCbZ0mW77R1mptMCiaydOQaxRI0N5lhcnQU88PkC7n78P0h1QjTwJu3WjxeW8sIzNC-b8oMinR2jlU8JkHOkAlWVVJQSgHkaGIvb6w2rxAGqWdtmQlDyxxcAiN3hDBD8FoGN-6Y341m0vTkOYA2E\/s16000\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_fundraiser_Assistance_Dogs_Australia_child_with_dog_sleeping_next_to_her.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn June, our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/petstocks-home-town-heroes-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHome Town Heroes campaign\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E exceeded fundraising targets, allowing us to distribute\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E$106,000 to 53 localised charities nationwide,” says Sherralea. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat donations will go towards:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E100% of funds raised by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand animal lovers through \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationwide in September will be donated to the\u003Cb\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E charity partners to enable them to create a better future for pets and people. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFundraising programs like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Projects\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E initiative allows animal-assisted therapy groups to grow and more effectively deliver greater services to the people that are most in need. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFunds will also be used to support grants and partnerships for future programs and\/or organisations within the animal-assisted services sector. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow you can help:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThroughout September, by rounding up purchases at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationwide or by donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn an effort to raise as many funds as possible for the Big Hearts Project, donations made during the \u003Cb\u003EMatching Weekend (September 16 and 17)\u003C\/b\u003E will be doubled by the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E to bolster donations*.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPurchase a participating product throughout September with a portion of the funds going towards the Big Hearts Project.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPurchase a Petstock Foundation product throughout September with a portion of the funds going towards the Big Hearts Project.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVisit your local Petstock store to support your local community or visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/home-town-heroes\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epetstock.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for more information – 100% of funds raised goes to our purpose! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E* The Petstock Foundation will double the first $50,000 AUD in donations made between 16 September 2023 - 17 September 2023 or until the available pool of funds is exhausted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aicd.com.au\/content\/dam\/aicd\/pdf\/news-media\/research\/2023\/not-for-profit-study-2022-23-web.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENot-for-Profit Governance \u0026amp; Performance Study 2022-23\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[2], [3]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8701659\/#%3A~%3Atext%3DSome%20research%20has%20shown%20that%2Cof%20physical%20health%20%5B19%5D\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENational Library of Medicine, Evidence of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Neurological Diseases in Adults: A Systematic Review\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[4]\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/disability\/people-with-disability-in-australia\/contents\/people-with-disability\/activities-people-need-help-with\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESpecialised supports for people with disability - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (aihw.gov.au)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[5]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspectrum.org.au\/news\/autism-prevalence-rate-up-by-an-estimated-40-to-1-in-70-people-11-07-2018\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAutism Spectrum Australia: Autism prevalence rate up by an estimated 40% to 1 in 70 people\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Big Hearts Project \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Petstock Foundation’s Big Hearts Project leads change for the pets and people that inspire us. We provide our customers with the opportunity to make a positive impact where it is needed by reminding them about opportunities to give and what we do as a Foundation. The 2023 campaign focuses on our work within the animal-assisted therapy area. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Petstock Foundation \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Petstock Foundation is a registered charity that exists to empower a better future for pets and people. Since its inception in 2007, The Foundation has raised more than $10 million to date and has found homes for more than 20,000 rescue pets. Petstock Foundation is contributed to by the fundraising initiatives of all Petstock Group, donations by business partners and team members as they come together for the pets that inspire them. 100% of funds raised go towards The Foundation to support its charitable partners and projects with all operating costs covered by the business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 29th August 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6634581990925043120\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/donations-needed-to-support-animal.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6634581990925043120"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6634581990925043120"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/donations-needed-to-support-animal.html","title":"Donations needed to support animal-assisted therapy this September"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOPS2D9-S0h_ytAu-OLRYUJLUefaxDHarubqkHlftmTOhjdDOGeAScfC1DCzQS1KV25c0VjIlE34BzHZgKSnzYGq4qtdJB4-R1O5XgSwmBMi9XYisZKrkqXp0_SQP2EpV-AT5Xo-GauE_86EAhbtOFzsRA-UGpfk9UMERge_FLVcarfKlKG19gf4WE6iU\/s72-c\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_fundraiser_for_charities_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3358764817645672054"},"published":{"$t":"2022-09-29T10:22:00.010+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-09-30T09:33:50.243+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET THERAPY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"THERAPY DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dogs' Therapy Dogs Lighten Load for Students"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggRNcyF0OWArTNAFQ52yfcZ0RZkcZI9uI6YTmGCdsH6STMQbRWgeOE5XXE9_T6L1Ax0ZtjXdSbimQNyiS8opKdMm9Fy6mnrxhEdlmM7N9Aj5Kb1meZ7TjecZB7ePNtsDnPlY3UL4mXcQhAmv47kCdpmn75V9x0yNmmMSXMyZEMU20ijqhe1Az-8DcN\/s1650\/Therapy%20Dog%20Labrador%20Barkley%20lying%20on%20the%20floor%20being%20patted%20by%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School%20student.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggRNcyF0OWArTNAFQ52yfcZ0RZkcZI9uI6YTmGCdsH6STMQbRWgeOE5XXE9_T6L1Ax0ZtjXdSbimQNyiS8opKdMm9Fy6mnrxhEdlmM7N9Aj5Kb1meZ7TjecZB7ePNtsDnPlY3UL4mXcQhAmv47kCdpmn75V9x0yNmmMSXMyZEMU20ijqhe1Az-8DcN\/s16000\/Therapy%20Dog%20Labrador%20Barkley%20lying%20on%20the%20floor%20being%20patted%20by%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School%20student.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs we're about to wrap up \u003Cb\u003ETherapy Dog Awareness Month\u003C\/b\u003E this September, this is a chance to recognise these wonderful animals and the support they provide to individuals living with disability.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA Therapy Dog provides comfort, companionship and emotional support. Any breed can become a therapy dog if they are raised and trained effectively however there are certain breeds that tend to be more commonly seen in therapy settings like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/labrador-retriever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELabradors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E chosen for their gentle and calm demeanour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETherapy Dogs like those offered by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E' \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETherapy Dog Programs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E can particularly support people who experience behavioural, emotional, developmental and mental health conditions, physical disabilities or isolation caused by age or illness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Therapy Dog\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Specialist \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EElisha Lamont\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E said “Our Therapy Dogs program is one of our lesser-known services beyond our much-loved namesake yet just as important to communities across Victoria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaLBwYPzvX_40bm1mlWGyu5Unc1fxdLwZu5sT7DaFPU9gI7zNIX1s1r_ib4M1kUHkb90a60NxQOJOCu_aGsOB2fqzC3gW_p0qQB8KPaL3ApQwKBRXvqpktGlQ02CjbKK_DGBTlFgSjZ9PG36lgLvMGLYlRgOI7DajpMlWbfkjOl9jIkPx1w89ngWay\/s560\/Therapy%20Dog%20from%20Guide%20Dogs%20Australia%20wearing%20orange%20vest.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"300\" data-original-width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaLBwYPzvX_40bm1mlWGyu5Unc1fxdLwZu5sT7DaFPU9gI7zNIX1s1r_ib4M1kUHkb90a60NxQOJOCu_aGsOB2fqzC3gW_p0qQB8KPaL3ApQwKBRXvqpktGlQ02CjbKK_DGBTlFgSjZ9PG36lgLvMGLYlRgOI7DajpMlWbfkjOl9jIkPx1w89ngWay\/s16000\/Therapy%20Dog%20from%20Guide%20Dogs%20Australia%20wearing%20orange%20vest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETherapy Dogs provide comfort, companionship and emotional support to an individual who might benefit, as well as taking up roles in various in facilities such as schools, hospitals nursing homes, psychologists, counsellors, and rehabilitation clinics to support on a broader scale.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETherapy Dogs are specially trained in providing a sense of calm and comfort and just like a Guide Dogs placement, Therapy Dogs are also carefully selected to match each individual or facility role based on their personality traits.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"This September we want to raise awareness for the fantastic work of our Therapy Dogs and the important role they play in lots of people's lives, highlighting the broad range of different services our dogs can provide.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAt around 14 months of age, dogs in the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E'\u003Cb\u003E Puppy Raising Program\u003C\/b\u003E are evaluated to determine whether they will successfully complete formal Guide Dog training or go on to fulfill another role. The dogs are then assessed by trainers to determine if a Guide Dog role is best for them. If they are better suited to another career, \u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs \u003C\/b\u003Ewill determine what alternative roles they could fulfil in the community, such as working as a Therapy Dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Australia currently offer two Therapy Dog Programs:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETherapy Dogs for Individuals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe primary role of a Therapy dog for an individual is to provide companionship and emotional support to individuals who might benefit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETherapy Dogs for Facilities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe primary role of a Therapy dog for a facility is to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eprovide companionship and emotional support on a broader scale\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;to appropriate facilities, such as schools, nursing homes, psychologists, counsellors, and rehabilitation clinics.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETherapy Dogs having already received lots of socialisation and foundational training throughout the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/get-involved\/volunteering\/become-puppy-raiser\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPuppy Raising program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, they don’t require any further training following their formal training program and are fully qualified to offer comfort, support, loyalty and friendship. However, once carefully matched with a facility or individual, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E provide training and support for recipients or facilities when they receive their Therapy Dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt’s difficult to know exactly how many Therapy Dogs are currently working in the community, however \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has placed \u003Cb\u003E25 dogs in the last 7 months in Therapy Dog roles\u003C\/b\u003E. Most of the Therapy Dogs placed this year were placed with individuals, however some dogs were placed in schools and one dog was placed with a speech pathologist. Other facilities where Therapy Dogs have been placed include hospitals nursing homes, psychologists, counsellors and rehabilitation clinics to offer support on a broader scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #282829; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnLoCp4QRkBaKHHeRINR5nU4Zh2HkHnuzqMwrVqDCqhlc20l8y6JEVQNel6q4NPa1GsTekFZCQzEWxTZuEGfGik6wRVXYFP3ERlcCZ5OrKcHURuohXi6f4K14sU2aYpYDFo6zLYF_MHkl4tpVsfB072RoKpmo0VggA9kAixQDvCT9aSu8eBrnEkBPQ\/s1620\/Luka-Barkley%20Therapy%20Dog%20-%20Student%20Development%20Reception%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1620\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnLoCp4QRkBaKHHeRINR5nU4Zh2HkHnuzqMwrVqDCqhlc20l8y6JEVQNel6q4NPa1GsTekFZCQzEWxTZuEGfGik6wRVXYFP3ERlcCZ5OrKcHURuohXi6f4K14sU2aYpYDFo6zLYF_MHkl4tpVsfB072RoKpmo0VggA9kAixQDvCT9aSu8eBrnEkBPQ\/w266-h400\/Luka-Barkley%20Therapy%20Dog%20-%20Student%20Development%20Reception%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ELuka-Barkley, known usually just as Barkley, is a 20-month-old white Labrador whose sole job is to give unconditional affection to students visiting our department.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe gorgeous Luka has already led a star-studded life after being named by listeners of \u003Ci\u003E89.9 TheLight\u003C\/i\u003E (Light FM) and making a star appearance in the TV series \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/guide-dogs-australias-born-to-lead.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBorn to Lead\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Episode Two.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" face=\"proxima-nova, sans-serif\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 20px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBarkley’s owner and staff member at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECarey Baptist Grammar School\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003ETanya Taylor\u003C\/b\u003E said “Barkley has brought so much joy to Carey Baptist Grammar School’s Student Development Department since he joined earlier this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe’d always hoped that a Therapy Dog would add to the student experience and Barkley’s presence and loving engagement has proven as much, we are so grateful to have Barkley on our team”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigpX3OdB6M48y9n04guQ935YTVGEWRC1f79q9PxxuTg6qXJK0yNvoXHc4Zxa4j-1B6Wj4Rgk9ylrPPNZQqRG2VjR8AEjCSYQXEqfgFQX7xoQnALMRPjqzrtrsVGpMYh7bcHzAD55oD_9c8GDrSPo1U9NJY0kISwTuw21ZDvR-YElPeZhtawhoJhiv3\/s1667\/Therapy%20Dog%20Labrador%20Barkley%20-%20bell%20time%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1667\" data-original-width=\"1250\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigpX3OdB6M48y9n04guQ935YTVGEWRC1f79q9PxxuTg6qXJK0yNvoXHc4Zxa4j-1B6Wj4Rgk9ylrPPNZQqRG2VjR8AEjCSYQXEqfgFQX7xoQnALMRPjqzrtrsVGpMYh7bcHzAD55oD_9c8GDrSPo1U9NJY0kISwTuw21ZDvR-YElPeZhtawhoJhiv3\/w300-h400\/Therapy%20Dog%20Labrador%20Barkley%20-%20bell%20time%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The new\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETherapy Dog Program\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;has not only provided us with the most beautiful, loving and gentle dog, but they have also provided our team with training and resources to help us along our journey with him.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOne of the aims of having a therapy dog at Student Development is to help students overcome any apprehension they may have in reaching out for Student Development support, now students come up just to say hello to him!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs students and staff arrive, Barkley’s presence provides a wonderful distraction from other pressures and promotes healthy connections between people around him. Students often chat about their own pets, or family members’ pets and have questions about Barkley.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf a student arrives distressed, Barkley will sit with the student and gladly accept the pats and tears with calm, non-judgmental ‘dogginess’.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCEnQ3R3uKBvWAbWAR1jfq3GaXFoqJQLFTLGkP-r_QlQBmU4BWrH1icGy74C8FuZ5CFhr8nZZoUrWqgYH3lbchOEKfqdRsMw1vhQ2XquLoRdDH2H3L5hnJ-0CYmqYSYKenwt-zQ1wpRN2wX9B2eqE44uZaJmewmcj-EQMN-LAVrJd2Fu5mM6P7d3h3\/s1105\/Labrador%20Luka-Barkley%20with%20his%20head%20on%20student's%20knee%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1105\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCEnQ3R3uKBvWAbWAR1jfq3GaXFoqJQLFTLGkP-r_QlQBmU4BWrH1icGy74C8FuZ5CFhr8nZZoUrWqgYH3lbchOEKfqdRsMw1vhQ2XquLoRdDH2H3L5hnJ-0CYmqYSYKenwt-zQ1wpRN2wX9B2eqE44uZaJmewmcj-EQMN-LAVrJd2Fu5mM6P7d3h3\/w391-h400\/Labrador%20Luka-Barkley%20with%20his%20head%20on%20student's%20knee%20at%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School.jpg\" width=\"391\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe have learnt that Barkley loves to sit with people, touching them in some small way, just with a part of his body on someone’s foot.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBarkley is blissfully unaware of the broader impact he’s having in helping to destigmatise visits to Student Development, where his role is to greet everyone at the entrance, help comfort distressed students and also sometimes accompanies students into their one-on-ones.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;currently have more than 30 individuals and facilities on our waitlist in different stages of the application process and are calling on everyday Australians to support its Therapy Dog Program.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo help train the next generation of Therapy Dogs, please visit \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/therapy-dogs\/#how-can-i-support-the-therapy-dog-program\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #f17b0c;\"\u003Evic.guidedogs.com.au\/therapy-dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/guide-dogs-australias-born-to-lead.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Australia's Born to Lead TV series\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/08\/september-is-therapy-dog-awareness-month.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESeptember is Therapy Dog Awareness Month\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/11\/delta-society-australia-celebrates-20.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDelta Society Australia celebrates 20 years of providing therapy dog services\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3358764817645672054\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/guide-dogs-therapy-dogs-lighten-load.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3358764817645672054"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3358764817645672054"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/guide-dogs-therapy-dogs-lighten-load.html","title":"Guide Dogs' Therapy Dogs Lighten Load for Students"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggRNcyF0OWArTNAFQ52yfcZ0RZkcZI9uI6YTmGCdsH6STMQbRWgeOE5XXE9_T6L1Ax0ZtjXdSbimQNyiS8opKdMm9Fy6mnrxhEdlmM7N9Aj5Kb1meZ7TjecZB7ePNtsDnPlY3UL4mXcQhAmv47kCdpmn75V9x0yNmmMSXMyZEMU20ijqhe1Az-8DcN\/s72-c\/Therapy%20Dog%20Labrador%20Barkley%20lying%20on%20the%20floor%20being%20patted%20by%20Carey%20Baptist%20Grammar%20School%20student.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2219758403510317538"},"published":{"$t":"2022-07-23T16:11:00.001+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-23T16:24:39.218+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AGED CARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MENTAL HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET THERAPY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"THERAPY DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pet Parade at Arcare Noosa Aged Care"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZIZOMlhxQ_4TIDrXrNyZMpdsUdgwpwv0TJu2GMorSrKaNTWbQZobdqjSm6YA8P8hQtwHkpXHUtW6cm8LYxzVuKQ2f1Sw538eTKcIS01Rg4ZCugKc2AI6c7-8qmP8c394G_DsbiP2p9aSdUCfDeXGhqjzAL8eTFFM_xi5xWBAuvpZSFiuSDPIzGeCB\/s2048\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_June_2022_dogs_taking_turns_on_dog_the_walk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZIZOMlhxQ_4TIDrXrNyZMpdsUdgwpwv0TJu2GMorSrKaNTWbQZobdqjSm6YA8P8hQtwHkpXHUtW6cm8LYxzVuKQ2f1Sw538eTKcIS01Rg4ZCugKc2AI6c7-8qmP8c394G_DsbiP2p9aSdUCfDeXGhqjzAL8eTFFM_xi5xWBAuvpZSFiuSDPIzGeCB\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_June_2022_dogs_taking_turns_on_dog_the_walk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPaws, Applause and Dog Walks at Arcare Noosa’s Pet Parade \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPaws, Applause and ‘Pup Walks’ were seen at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-noosa-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Noosa Aged Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E residence as they held their first ever \u003Cb\u003EPet Parade\u003C\/b\u003E for the residents, family, and team members to enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFifteen pups were invited to walk down the ‘Dog Walk’ and they each received a certificate of participation from resident Yvonne and a bag of special treats from resident Carolyn.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHcHFpx3FFG2DYBUimN9Vc_cot_6iPYUB9m63oqKm1-0bN_uuQWfErZA2uP9igfY3LlD4JUiqGP8m7F_L8Gt18zTkTqpG_AR__RgDyYKZI5Ta9CuUnLQUgJqrUevkItbJwP2ONAfxhTTQFfbBnR76d41CjwnuXMuMiOyR_AXr9Yu1B-n_Yg4Qcl1Nh\/s1650\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Tasty_Peanut_Butter_Treats_for_dogs_taking_part_in_Pet_Parade.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHcHFpx3FFG2DYBUimN9Vc_cot_6iPYUB9m63oqKm1-0bN_uuQWfErZA2uP9igfY3LlD4JUiqGP8m7F_L8Gt18zTkTqpG_AR__RgDyYKZI5Ta9CuUnLQUgJqrUevkItbJwP2ONAfxhTTQFfbBnR76d41CjwnuXMuMiOyR_AXr9Yu1B-n_Yg4Qcl1Nh\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Tasty_Peanut_Butter_Treats_for_dogs_taking_part_in_Pet_Parade.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EResidents Anne, CC, Kaye, Jean, Jeanette, Marion, Bonnie, Malcolm, Sandy and Carolyn handmade the yummy dog treats consisting of peanut butter and honey. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It's no secret that pets are an important part of our lives and to be able to facilitate an event like this was a delight. Seeing the joy on our residents’ faces is unforgettable and it's moments like these that make my job an absolute pleasure.\" said Lifestyle Coordinator Cassandra . \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThree of the pups were the \u003Cb\u003Eresidence's very own therapy dogs\u003C\/b\u003E who provide companionship to some of the residents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWex2mdXcBFzr0hjkThLCoKZcG_HoboNMfLbivIrRFkGPRixw5lqStXdSreKWhsyKnI_U_5c1KmyM8luq9V3M40p45dJ6F_W97LhUB_dXqmcxHs5qngejmUz8mfjJ6YCQU87luBgZ_KHPpST05msHCTIqtlxZKlAtuCXVFJIXnTqDO6DE7hYb8jrSa\/s1650\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_2022_Resident_Malcolm_Mawson_with_wife_and_Moodle_Toby.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWex2mdXcBFzr0hjkThLCoKZcG_HoboNMfLbivIrRFkGPRixw5lqStXdSreKWhsyKnI_U_5c1KmyM8luq9V3M40p45dJ6F_W97LhUB_dXqmcxHs5qngejmUz8mfjJ6YCQU87luBgZ_KHPpST05msHCTIqtlxZKlAtuCXVFJIXnTqDO6DE7hYb8jrSa\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_2022_Resident_Malcolm_Mawson_with_wife_and_Moodle_Toby.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It was wonderful having all the dogs come to our home for the Pet Parade; it was such a happy day for all the residents,\" Resident Carolyn said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EResident Carolyn often travelled to the UK with her husband and would house and pet sit during their travels. Her favourite dog breed is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/golden-retriever-breed-profile.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGolden Retriever\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and although she has never actually owned one of her own, she has loved several rescue dogs throughout her life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0Ag--8ezeTLnSY5mfXQQnB4J01oQDGtahoOgL1LB_HRfh9B4g9A7USw3XSD9ayRzj3nuTiOVoLquAsJb4Y2JBxfbO2zcsaCptK6csTd8hE0gqapdmo0uoVSiXNMyZLQFy7DMJSrGgaFLhUNy-7oN7ZgOOVAC9Zni9Y1SKQlwj2rt0BZ1UhRxLc1GC\/s1650\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Standard_Poodle_Captain_Thunderbolt_at_the_Pet_Parade.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0Ag--8ezeTLnSY5mfXQQnB4J01oQDGtahoOgL1LB_HRfh9B4g9A7USw3XSD9ayRzj3nuTiOVoLquAsJb4Y2JBxfbO2zcsaCptK6csTd8hE0gqapdmo0uoVSiXNMyZLQFy7DMJSrGgaFLhUNy-7oN7ZgOOVAC9Zni9Y1SKQlwj2rt0BZ1UhRxLc1GC\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Standard_Poodle_Captain_Thunderbolt_at_the_Pet_Parade.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EResident Yvonne, though she misses her own dog very much, is now the very proud great-grandmother of 15-month-old Bobby the Tenterfield Terrier who strutted his stuff on the Dog Walk for the Pet Parade. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EResidence Manager Laura-Jo who also brought her dog Harry in, shared with us, \"It was such a wonderful turnout of residents, some choosing to even watch from their balconies with a cup of tea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh63UAPD-vgSKQoL3WuxedJ7LF9_MZal_LSBezdp31I2rtWn8R0MaO2ngek_Qb1SYdBQFub-HlOk5PdSvzEWj1UyfRtFjHLQGnzBBMLnDJ6QfOrhrUe-WFNWTKmtpkxCI76_bkvgnQl9fO7h9er3QScnz4N17A9juxV6UJbsZbpWoWHYp8rUuIIBFST\/s2048\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Residents_turn_out_in_numbers_for_first_Pet_Parade.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1365\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh63UAPD-vgSKQoL3WuxedJ7LF9_MZal_LSBezdp31I2rtWn8R0MaO2ngek_Qb1SYdBQFub-HlOk5PdSvzEWj1UyfRtFjHLQGnzBBMLnDJ6QfOrhrUe-WFNWTKmtpkxCI76_bkvgnQl9fO7h9er3QScnz4N17A9juxV6UJbsZbpWoWHYp8rUuIIBFST\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Residents_turn_out_in_numbers_for_first_Pet_Parade.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"We had residents who rarely choose to attend events that came and thoroughly enjoyed the Pet Parade. There were smiles all around from so many happy residents.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter the pet parade, everyone was invited to the ‘Puppy Hour’ for drinks and treats!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixlvNfAjm0e-WH60hMADkr9Ps7_Yp-SB5gPoDj3S9D0WVwKOEs6FZgoe9w6Ab_2FxZ6eV0P0sBX37iBMQexIYqY0AMhdq8TSnfAbszk7A-TQ-PvRuH4e2GpGY_E0vk5oBbwOmNLrLtwfcCt1TMdwfYAbcXGLgXVp4-RMhhKLC6mkd_PvYYJJWHW0_p\/s1650\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_2022_Resident_Barbara_Lock_with_Dog_Hamish.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixlvNfAjm0e-WH60hMADkr9Ps7_Yp-SB5gPoDj3S9D0WVwKOEs6FZgoe9w6Ab_2FxZ6eV0P0sBX37iBMQexIYqY0AMhdq8TSnfAbszk7A-TQ-PvRuH4e2GpGY_E0vk5oBbwOmNLrLtwfcCt1TMdwfYAbcXGLgXVp4-RMhhKLC6mkd_PvYYJJWHW0_p\/s16000\/Arcare_Noosa_Aged_Care_Pet_Parade_2022_Resident_Barbara_Lock_with_Dog_Hamish.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information on therapy dogs in \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Aged Care\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E residences and similar initiatives, please follow\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArcareAgedCare\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/ArcareAgedCare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNv7jRH-Ou7zJ2lyQCACZpLsiqr5-_yA_qwrqDCfTbN1Hzcf5hlVxjfdN_ir9GIak6UjwAMCxj0Mi_HpvrsbOBJAqg0JVdpQr3_Exl2gLEvIca1Ve3_BQgJ22fvtjys-9nr3UPo5mL8L0-qHTNntPxc6jBOUSdMESiVsTyWwfglgQyQEfJg2gKp-V2\/s1238\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20hosts%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%2011th%20June%202022%20-%20Poodle%20with%20hearts%20background.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1075\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNv7jRH-Ou7zJ2lyQCACZpLsiqr5-_yA_qwrqDCfTbN1Hzcf5hlVxjfdN_ir9GIak6UjwAMCxj0Mi_HpvrsbOBJAqg0JVdpQr3_Exl2gLEvIca1Ve3_BQgJ22fvtjys-9nr3UPo5mL8L0-qHTNntPxc6jBOUSdMESiVsTyWwfglgQyQEfJg2gKp-V2\/s16000\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20hosts%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%2011th%20June%202022%20-%20Poodle%20with%20hearts%20background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ESpread the puppy love: posing pups to raise money for animal therapy centre \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESnapshot Selfie Gallery\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is hosting a pup-friendly day on \u003Cb\u003ESaturday 11th June\u003C\/b\u003E at its Penrith location. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrom pedigree \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFrenchies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to rescue \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/12\/greyhound-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGreyhounds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, all fur babies are invited to visit the twenty-five perfect backgrounds to show off their personality and raise money for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENepean Therapy Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhG26xBtZJpqQ9wRIfAkQ1gOEwMqcICMo3h4sL3x6Jcyld0iJgm-eNDxPly9HLJt1oea6q5BM1ReHpvNnWK99yADN61jtX0QXYox-d4kY3ssHVDfJJXZt8BWTo_aIAf_cfX1O4sie7-mmupIqo5wu9JwgtnVfqDrb1rDqykJQCCiFWEdMWjGTz79uO0\/s1440\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%20June%202022%20-%20Poodle%20amongst%20confetti.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhG26xBtZJpqQ9wRIfAkQ1gOEwMqcICMo3h4sL3x6Jcyld0iJgm-eNDxPly9HLJt1oea6q5BM1ReHpvNnWK99yADN61jtX0QXYox-d4kY3ssHVDfJJXZt8BWTo_aIAf_cfX1O4sie7-mmupIqo5wu9JwgtnVfqDrb1rDqykJQCCiFWEdMWjGTz79uO0\/w300-h400\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%20June%202022%20-%20Poodle%20amongst%20confetti.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\"Any dog owner knows how much joy their pet brings them, so this is a perfect way to raise money and spread that puppy love with others who need some TLC.\" says Heather Caesar, owner of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESnapshot Selfie Gallery\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe movie-quality sets range from a gold-bar-filled bank vault to a Barbie box to a confetti-filled shower cubicle. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor pups who are more of a Monica or a Rachel, the iconic Friends Central Perk couch will be ideal. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe event will take place on Saturday 11th June from 10am - 5pm and the Selfie Studio will be \u003Cb\u003Edonating 100% of the profits of the day\u003C\/b\u003E to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENepean Therapy Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.therapydogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.therapydogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLkmzMX7gU3Ra3M5PT-TOXwzWnnQWSGZVp1LxcUGVDMoQNq0RQXLbzs2B84LeM8Uy7ouhGx_blznL0ZnQ3quiplOw4GQjZg7NgCr5l1FA_wOi0gKNKCLshG9u2-nmS0li80fPscU-rLThVeIknpRrdc3glTkNP6NxgHXht8tiIuT8NvQ21cLkj0W4X\/s1200\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%20-%20Poodle%20and%20owner%20coffee%20at%20Central%20Perk.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLkmzMX7gU3Ra3M5PT-TOXwzWnnQWSGZVp1LxcUGVDMoQNq0RQXLbzs2B84LeM8Uy7ouhGx_blznL0ZnQ3quiplOw4GQjZg7NgCr5l1FA_wOi0gKNKCLshG9u2-nmS0li80fPscU-rLThVeIknpRrdc3glTkNP6NxgHXht8tiIuT8NvQ21cLkj0W4X\/w400-h400\/Snapshot%20Selfie%20Gallery%20Penrith%20Charity%20Dog%20Day%20-%20Poodle%20and%20owner%20coffee%20at%20Central%20Perk.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.therapydogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENepean Therapy Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E provides trained dogs and handlers to help people in the community overcome stressful events such as hospital visits, palliative care, or family court. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet parents should book online to secure their one hour booking. Changing rooms are available for any pups who wish to bring multiple outfits. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen: Saturday 11th June 2022\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, from 10:00am to 5:00pm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere:\u003C\/b\u003E 486 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003ETickets are $30 per adult and $25 per kid\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(maximum of one dog per adult).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo book, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.snapshotgallery.com.au\/dogday\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.snapshotgallery.com.au\/dogday\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo contact Heather, click\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@snapshotgallery.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgSAQB2l6zwyDaZaGmCPwOGaL1zrWHyaOqXROvSA7mPTZxyRAfnZ5PM2DbZgMJWENikw_x-NC70r_0H2fFkgmN0mvN1xW5FH7-E_Gb7RPsQSvrVY1L4HQYto4UflTJR0P8oD0nVN9QwPoSh_irDlLfbHxvs_-0nWXeVf5V1o431xcTi8bVSkC5i2dd\/s1600\/Paws4Kids_fundraiser_for_MacKillop%20Family%20Services_Paw_Pals_Program_April_28.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgSAQB2l6zwyDaZaGmCPwOGaL1zrWHyaOqXROvSA7mPTZxyRAfnZ5PM2DbZgMJWENikw_x-NC70r_0H2fFkgmN0mvN1xW5FH7-E_Gb7RPsQSvrVY1L4HQYto4UflTJR0P8oD0nVN9QwPoSh_irDlLfbHxvs_-0nWXeVf5V1o431xcTi8bVSkC5i2dd\/s16000\/Paws4Kids_fundraiser_for_MacKillop%20Family%20Services_Paw_Pals_Program_April_28.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E‘Pawsitive’ support for kids who struggle with learning \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor close to a year, 11-year-old Amber was unable to go to school; she could not even walk through the school gates. Everything Amber’s mum, Peta, and her teachers tried to engage her in her learning failed until Peta heard about an innovative \u003Cb\u003Eeducation therapy dog program\u003C\/b\u003E that works with children to manage their emotions and behaviour, improve their confidence and reconnect them with their education. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAmber has an autism diagnosis and lives with a sensory processing disorder which means that a typical school environment caused her sensory overload and triggered severe anxiety. After a short time working with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’ \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals program\u003C\/b\u003E, Amber was able to go back into the classroom when she was accompanied by one of the therapy dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’ \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals program\u003C\/b\u003E has been operating for four years and has had such a positive impact on the lives of the children and young people it works with, that demand for assistance from therapy dogs far exceeds the capacity of the program.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Paw Pals has been a complete lifeline for Amber,” Peta says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“The magic happens because the facilitators and therapy dogs accompany Amber into the classroom. She is supported in the moment to manage the things that are the most difficult for her – that’s what makes such a difference. Amber feels supported by her safety plan to help her remain calm and regulate her emotions while the \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals\u003C\/b\u003E facilitators engage her in learning activities involving the therapy dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Amber is a happy child now and this is the first program that has truly engaged her,” added Peta. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the support of the community, MacKillop has been able to grow the \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals program\u003C\/b\u003E across Melbourne and introduce it to Geelong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis year, MacKillop is running \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paws4kids.giveeasy.org\/2022?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=paws4kids\u0026amp;utm_term=cssv\u0026amp;custom_channel=CSSV\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 28 April\u003C\/b\u003E, a campaign which will see every dollar donated automatically tripled thanks to generous supporters like \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock Assist\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s charity foundation, and other matching partners. The goal is to raise $330,000, which will allow MacKillop to continue their Paw Pals program and expand it to Ballarat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECoordinator of the \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals program\u003C\/b\u003E, Sarah Castle, has seen first-hand how Paw Pals has transformed the lives of kids who were previously disengaged with education. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhT3-4V-QkD9-xSKdfzUf-iWJDmfJ0TUEHZW9mYNGBdrSRcrYLzPJSyRJbRnsXYoHz0n2V1jOxXkQYCCEnUxjpSLGjtTANOg7nvaquTwDSpqZ43l4D4sbsV22zxi7KOpoNJZLs1tsplec9I9EfmlYd1J1zHkGPjtO5FLTqV0xCn2u9lsIp5DK8XBEI\/s1080\/MacKillop%20Family%20Services%20Paw%20Pals%20Program%20-%20Pet%20Therapy%20for%20kids.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhT3-4V-QkD9-xSKdfzUf-iWJDmfJ0TUEHZW9mYNGBdrSRcrYLzPJSyRJbRnsXYoHz0n2V1jOxXkQYCCEnUxjpSLGjtTANOg7nvaquTwDSpqZ43l4D4sbsV22zxi7KOpoNJZLs1tsplec9I9EfmlYd1J1zHkGPjtO5FLTqV0xCn2u9lsIp5DK8XBEI\/w400-h400\/MacKillop%20Family%20Services%20Paw%20Pals%20Program%20-%20Pet%20Therapy%20for%20kids.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“The program is reaching students in a way that teachers, on their own, cannot. It’s presenting a solution to the challenge of engaging kids who are struggling to learn in school, something that we’re seeing more and more, particularly as schools have transitioned from home-learning back into the classroom,” Sarah said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/b\u003E Ambassador Cass Dunn, who is a clinical and coaching psychologist, agrees that the program can support children who have struggled with disruptions to education over the last two years. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s more important than ever before that we have programs like \u003Cb\u003EPaw Pals\u003C\/b\u003E to support children to engage in education. We are only just beginning to understand the mental health toll that the last two years of disrupted schooling has had on all children but it has been even more detrimental to kids who were already struggling with issues that create a barrier to learning. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Therapy dogs support children with social and emotional learning needs to develop self-regulation skills. A child who struggles with anxiety or trauma can find it easier to develop a bond with a therapy dog than with an adult. In working with the dog, they learn to regulate their emotions so they are better able to interact with their teachers and peers. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The Paw Pals program has made a huge difference to kids who struggle to learn in a classroom, and it would be great to see the program expand to reach so many others who need additional support so they too can stay engaged with the learning,” Cass said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESarah adds: “We know that Paw Pals works and there are so many children who need the program, but we are unable to meet the demand. Funds raised through the Paws4Kids campaign will allow us to reach more of the young people who need this support to return to learning.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMajor partner, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock Assist\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, is putting its support behind the Paws4Kids Matched Giving Day and is calling on the community to donate to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 28 April. \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock Assist\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Charity and Events Lead, Jessica Curtis, says that the charity organisation is proud to be supporting Paws4Kids once again to help even more vulnerable children connect with education and succeed at school through the use of therapy dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We’re encouraging all community members to make a donation on the \u003Cb\u003EPaws4Kids Matched Giving Day\u003C\/b\u003E so that Paw Pals can extend its services to PETstock Assist’s hometown of Ballarat and continue its life-changing work supporting disadvantaged children.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003ESummary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paws4kids.giveeasy.org\/2022?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=paws4kids\u0026amp;utm_term=cssv\u0026amp;custom_channel=CSSV\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws4Kid\u003C\/span\u003Es\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E takes place on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 28 April 2022\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn this \u003Cb\u003EMatched Giving Day\u003C\/b\u003E, donations from the public will have 3 x the impact as the amount donated will be multiplied three times by matched givers, \u003Cb\u003Eto raise $330,000\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor every $50 donated, \u003Cb\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/b\u003E will receive $150 when donations are tripled by major partner \u003Ci\u003EPETstock Assist\u003C\/i\u003E and matching partners \u003Ci\u003EQueensland Community Foudation\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003ECatholic Development Fund Melbourne\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EGaudry Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EPolished Man\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EIntegrated Therapeutic Care\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EKLC Recruitment\u003C\/i\u003E and our \u003Ci\u003EPawprints Matching Circle\u003C\/i\u003E, Angela Rutherford and Greg Noonan. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Find out more about the\u003Cb\u003E Paw Pals program\u003C\/b\u003E and how to donate to \u003Cb\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/b\u003E at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/paws4kids.org.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epaws4kids.org.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjffzgMfQ80Lj_5PEnrGM7ylWU8FI9OvF4TCbaNms8Csi8-edjDluE_v-_eFrcXSBGETs_TSPj5VSdFlZogT8DdOiYjgI_obpq5oce4E9kaeJdv2PxKkdvCOQjCBP1BlG3QxvwTk2ymza_cAl2bvlRdt8K8rrW_3CEf0zJStnZKJ2aIKYrGrPlr8A3L\/s1594\/Arcare_Parkinson_Resident_Iris_with_pet_therapy_dog_Mabel_Maltese_Shih_Tzu.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1044\" data-original-width=\"1594\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjffzgMfQ80Lj_5PEnrGM7ylWU8FI9OvF4TCbaNms8Csi8-edjDluE_v-_eFrcXSBGETs_TSPj5VSdFlZogT8DdOiYjgI_obpq5oce4E9kaeJdv2PxKkdvCOQjCBP1BlG3QxvwTk2ymza_cAl2bvlRdt8K8rrW_3CEf0zJStnZKJ2aIKYrGrPlr8A3L\/s16000\/Arcare_Parkinson_Resident_Iris_with_pet_therapy_dog_Mabel_Maltese_Shih_Tzu.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAged care residents, team members, and families at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E residences across Australia celebrated \u003Cb\u003ENational Pet Day\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Cb\u003EMonday 11th April\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPet visits and pet therapy are a regular addition to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E lifestyle programs across Australia, with residences connecting with programs like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deltasociety.com.au\/bringjoy?AustralianDogLover\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDelta Therapy Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and encouraging pets to visit whenever possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere is how some of the residences in Queensland and Victoria celebrated this paw-some day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnL44G-9hYeQxuqCclVIftotRftYcZ5Un0KonuK-ZuGe91c7KfT9Gl5jAOjWfHcZeQ5-Q_gF3G0Jf4vMAQBvL4nHUdvS2imGfWdWlmC63937l3QAAmENWMGVrPp3YWWvW6DAgObtYyTEgLbDQylCsyNzRWCsCOy_IW9vDtVGmTYks6XfvGHEcGcDPJ\/s1300\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Parkinson_resident_Marion_with_Corgi_Marshmallow.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"975\" data-original-width=\"1300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnL44G-9hYeQxuqCclVIftotRftYcZ5Un0KonuK-ZuGe91c7KfT9Gl5jAOjWfHcZeQ5-Q_gF3G0Jf4vMAQBvL4nHUdvS2imGfWdWlmC63937l3QAAmENWMGVrPp3YWWvW6DAgObtYyTEgLbDQylCsyNzRWCsCOy_IW9vDtVGmTYks6XfvGHEcGcDPJ\/w400-h300\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Parkinson_resident_Marion_with_Corgi_Marshmallow.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EResident Marion loves Marshmallow's visits!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EMaria and Marshmallow from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDelta Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E have been visiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArcareParkinson\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Parkinson\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (QLD) every fortnight and he is one popular therapy dog. Marshmallow is a 3-year-old Corgi who lives with his mum Maria in Rocklea.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPrior to his visits, Maria and Marshmallow underwent extended training to ensure he was suitable to handle all types of situations. Even though they are new to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDelta Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, everyone in the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Parkinson\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E community looks forward to his visits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt Arcare Parkinson (QLD), you will also find two adorable Cavalier Maltese Shih Tzus racing down the hallways!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiplLSDrE5MQFxI9OB3I_EWO6z0-StTsJwwUoe0jbFHnS6rQUVh7NPJd1ACoF7oMZpwGUoFoI6j0Ojy_wBufuC8tTxWQfb2E75wO58JEcqmtiE7n3kso3ml-gsnhJhFHV2TQRx40AEBrjPYQFyqtBCUqCz02B_oFsLEm5r2AcCplN56BH4ltTxLU6Ms\/s1650\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Parkinson%20resident%20with%20Maltese%20Shi%20Tzu%20Daisy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1237\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiplLSDrE5MQFxI9OB3I_EWO6z0-StTsJwwUoe0jbFHnS6rQUVh7NPJd1ACoF7oMZpwGUoFoI6j0Ojy_wBufuC8tTxWQfb2E75wO58JEcqmtiE7n3kso3ml-gsnhJhFHV2TQRx40AEBrjPYQFyqtBCUqCz02B_oFsLEm5r2AcCplN56BH4ltTxLU6Ms\/s16000\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Parkinson%20resident%20with%20Maltese%20Shi%20Tzu%20Daisy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3-year-old Mabel (black) and 2.5-year-old-Daisy (white) used to visit quite often, but because of lockdowns, their visits were paused. Lifestyle Coordinator Jodie is now planning to bring the dogs in monthly. Resident Alma was moved when she cuddled with the puppies while Resident Diana recalled always having dogs in her family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E9-year-old Golden Retriever Pete can regularly be seen swaying down the halls of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArcareSurreyHills\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Surrey Hills\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (VIC). He visits once a fortnight with Lifestyle Coordinator, Rachel Natoli. Pete’s calm temperament and warm cuddles make him the perfect addition to the community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyfCBUWvucQvRKe48alZpd3oNYrsQ1LOptB5AfVnW8aaPMuGnWrExzHK9k1Z_xGrR-hVySvvfv1l6NW0--U2x2Spe_gUprWJpKEFtsXLiqc84_FcPW7iyOIb3gNi1Vi4MIQmTLu_NYIRqGXuvR8VcvpwJrOfCjAWy2UniqvY37AJLQcylAiqJLlPG7\/s1252\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Surrey%20Hills%20Victoria%20with%20Pete%20the%20Golden%20Retriever.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1252\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyfCBUWvucQvRKe48alZpd3oNYrsQ1LOptB5AfVnW8aaPMuGnWrExzHK9k1Z_xGrR-hVySvvfv1l6NW0--U2x2Spe_gUprWJpKEFtsXLiqc84_FcPW7iyOIb3gNi1Vi4MIQmTLu_NYIRqGXuvR8VcvpwJrOfCjAWy2UniqvY37AJLQcylAiqJLlPG7\/w345-h400\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Surrey%20Hills%20Victoria%20with%20Pete%20the%20Golden%20Retriever.jpg\" width=\"345\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPete loves to join in the afternoon Book Club, where he listens to their stories and eventually takes a nap beside the residents. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Surrey Hills\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E resident, Rene has a particularly special bond with Pete and always loves to have a cuddle with him in her suite. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The first time Rachel brought Pete into meet me, I got chills and started to tear up, as my son’s name was also Pete, and I was instantly reminded of him.” Rene shared.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“I always look forward to seeing Pete though as he makes me smile. Sometimes he’ll just come, sit at my feet, and keep me company.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“The residents look forward to Pete’s fortnightly visit,” Lifestyle Coordinator, Rachel shared. “[Pete] provides excellent emotional support to the residents. I feel like sometimes he just knows, who needs to see him, as he’ll trot towards certain people, he feels needs company or a cuddle; dogs are great like that.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSajucx1pX3qI4JGi5OyX-fWElcjOytVd0wckDwKkAVYtMWlOX9or0tO8U2FW-eivFFIOmvT-rYQVGnrbq0E31Hoi4zhtoJkdndrAgQDNvPtPmpTeS1IS1OrKbXCmotbjoTfxPdN9bZ9ta19QdBB4uctAiAycmzKgnR2VTOVNMTdX-7FmeRX26PCH_\/s1535\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Knox%20-%20resident%20enjoys%20visit%20from%20Groodle%20Shelby%20on%20National%20Pet%20Day.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1535\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSajucx1pX3qI4JGi5OyX-fWElcjOytVd0wckDwKkAVYtMWlOX9or0tO8U2FW-eivFFIOmvT-rYQVGnrbq0E31Hoi4zhtoJkdndrAgQDNvPtPmpTeS1IS1OrKbXCmotbjoTfxPdN9bZ9ta19QdBB4uctAiAycmzKgnR2VTOVNMTdX-7FmeRX26PCH_\/w281-h400\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Knox%20-%20resident%20enjoys%20visit%20from%20Groodle%20Shelby%20on%20National%20Pet%20Day.jpg\" width=\"281\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E12-year-old Groodle, Shelby was once known for her acting chops in big-time commercials for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EKellogg’s\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EANZ\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShe now enjoys visiting the residents at\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArcareKnox\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Knox\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Lodge\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E(VIC) with her owner and Lifestyle Assistant, Bec Quirk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOn \u003Cb\u003ENational Pet Day\u003C\/b\u003E, Shelby made the rounds, visiting residents in their suites and in the lounge rooms for a quick pat and cuddle before she showed off her tricks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBonnie, Millie, and Isla were just some of the furry faces that visited \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Cheltenham\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC) for National Pet Day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Cheltenham\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a pet-friendly community with families and team members regularly bringing in their dogs to visit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiegLF6lJwcDuuJYFAtlmhbzlE3PHlOMvfKFEULiLG3VraP0_KuuR0-6WSNdwyKxZygDMIQsmfoc_IPqaAZnHQT_ip29XrwE3eTqSB1W1NtbDD3Kld77yqKcy26zgigZDoOmMeoGWURGssHjIfQVJhNuUpA9okxdlyXTO0Mp7_umyhNdg-anDcfwzc-\/s1500\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Cheltenham%20resident%20Jim%20with%20family%20Poodle%20Millie.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiegLF6lJwcDuuJYFAtlmhbzlE3PHlOMvfKFEULiLG3VraP0_KuuR0-6WSNdwyKxZygDMIQsmfoc_IPqaAZnHQT_ip29XrwE3eTqSB1W1NtbDD3Kld77yqKcy26zgigZDoOmMeoGWURGssHjIfQVJhNuUpA9okxdlyXTO0Mp7_umyhNdg-anDcfwzc-\/w400-h400\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Cheltenham%20resident%20Jim%20with%20family%20Poodle%20Millie.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPersonal Support Worker Jo, enjoys bringing in her dog Bonnie into work with her every Tuesday. “Bonnie will sometimes sit and accompany the residents in their rooms, and she even accompanies me to Bingo!” Jo said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArcare Cheltenham\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC) resident Joe enjoys twice weekly visits from his daughter Lisa with their Japanese Spitz, Isla.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMeanwhile, resident Jim enjoys regular visits from his wife Pam with their family Poodle, Millie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAlthough \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arcarecastlemaine\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Castlemaine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (VIC) has only recently opened, the community has wasted no time creating some paw-fect moments. Lifestyle Coordinator, Peta Downie currently brings in her dog, Jessie two days a week for pet therapy with the residents.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgK5jv1vvxzlhGD3Ecj0mjvBDtYSgyFQQbszDcwn668hqXlH-X0sF1ZDV-aPdvlf4hOV3NvFyNH6g1g9sH6nFPMCrzaixPEr2VVdFdHY4fjKVoD9CFs4Uib3zUZb3pj7ths6EMaoEyV0C98zAy2PlK8Uz1afosbQIFXnCw6U4HQuwuaLLxSCUUjLzE6\/s1170\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Burnside%20with%20Evee%20the%20Border%20Collie.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1170\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgK5jv1vvxzlhGD3Ecj0mjvBDtYSgyFQQbszDcwn668hqXlH-X0sF1ZDV-aPdvlf4hOV3NvFyNH6g1g9sH6nFPMCrzaixPEr2VVdFdHY4fjKVoD9CFs4Uib3zUZb3pj7ths6EMaoEyV0C98zAy2PlK8Uz1afosbQIFXnCw6U4HQuwuaLLxSCUUjLzE6\/w308-h400\/Arcare%20Aged%20Care%20Burnside%20with%20Evee%20the%20Border%20Collie.jpg\" width=\"308\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo round-off this year’s National Pet Day, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArcareBurnside\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Burnside\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E’s (VIC) community received a visit from a new furry friend, Evee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEvee is Residence Manager, Janet Rowley’s 3-year old Border-Collie, and she visited the Burnside residents for the first time this week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-bond-for-life-pets\/do-dog-owners-live-longer\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EResearch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has found that people who interact with pets on a regular basis are generally healthier and live longer, compared to non-pet owners or those who do not regularly engage in pet therapy programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet therapy for aged care residents\u003C\/b\u003E has also been proven to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of social isolation, and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E increase confidence and self-esteem among many other things.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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