The students, staff, and members of our community were on hand to welcome the newest member our Communities in Schools team: GOLDIE. Goldie is a 10 month old yellow Labrador Retriever. She will be joining as our therapy dog from the Friends With Paws Program. Goldie's team includes his primary handler, Mrs. Jennifer Jones and the rest of her team: Mrs. Lyons, Dr. Collins, and Mr. Bolyard (all from KMS). Goldie was delivered to Keyser Middle School by her trainer from Ultimate Canine, LLC. Thirty-three schools in WV have therapy dogs on site as part of their Communities in Schools Programs. The Friends With Paws School Therapy Dog Program and the Communities In Schools Program are both programs that First Lady Cathy Justice is very proud of and has championed for the students of West Virginia.
In addition to her handlers, Goldie also have a team of supporters from our community:
Tractor Supply Company has donated basic supplies like pet beds, bowls, and treats.
Susan's Downtown Pet Salon is donating monthly bath and nail trims.
Country Roads Mobile Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Micah Piraino will be Goldie's vet care team.
Burgess Farm Service, Timmy and Whitney Nester, have donated a crate for Goldie and are supplying her food.
We are very thankful to each member of Goldie's team for ensuring that she is provided for and loved! Our students were so excited to meet her at our PUP rally on September 16, 2024. If you are interested in donating toward Goldie's care, please reach out to our Communities in Schools staff members.
Check out our Communities in Schools webpage for more information.