Hi Everyone!
As a reminder, during our group on Friday, May 3rd, we will be having a certified therapy dog, Stella, and its owner, Dr. Krista Garland, come in and give us a presentation about the benefits of therapy dogs. Again, this group is completely optional, as we want everyone to feel safe and comfortable.
Dr. Garland is an associate professor at Buffalo State in the Exceptional Education Department. Her dog, Stella, holds “office hours” on campus every Friday, so students can come visit her. Dr. Garland describes her dog as “a natural” and states Stella works well with new people.
Dr. Garland and Stella volunteer through Paws for Love, a program through the SPCA. Through this program, owners bring their cats or dogs to areas around the Buffalo area, such as nursing homes, group homes, assisted living facilities, and colleges.
For further information regarding Paws for Love, visit their website.
-Olivia
Buffalo State Stroke and Hope Aphasia Support Group 