University of Connecticut

Bella has become a local entertainer

During this past school year, until schools closed, Bella visited the classes of children with special needs. Some of the children were on the autism spectrum, others had suffered emotionally, or had hyperactivity disorder.

When schools shifted to remote learning, Bella and her owner, Howard, began meeting children when they would go for walks. The families in their neighborhood learned that Bella is a therapy dog and asked Howard if Bella could have socially-distanced visits with their children. Bella knows lots of tricks and has been keeping the neighborhood children entertained.

Rocky’s Family Welcomed a New Baby

black lab and snow baby

Rocky’s family celebrated the birth of their first grandchild on March 15. Rocky and his owners, Leo and MaryEllen, built a snow baby to brighten the new parent’s special day.

The snow melted quickly, and Rocky had nothing to guard. Time for a game of Frisbee!

Rocky can’t wait to greet the new baby. He feels he is ready to be a dog nanny!

Tilde in Training

Tilde is in training to become a therapy dog. Her owner, Teri, hopes Tilde can come to the library to visit with students and staff. In the meantime, Tilde is learning to wear a face mask.

At 12, Feebee is Taking it Easy!

Here is Feebee with her brother Vader. Feebee is the one who’s sleeping.

At the age of 12, Febee is taking it easy. She walks every day and plays with her brothers, Spenser and Vader. While they wildly chase balls in the yard, she stands off to the side, ball in her mouth, and watches. Occasionally, she attempts to chase her ball, but it’s more of a meander than a chase!

Feebee’s owner Adele feels she misses her therapy dog work. When Feebee is not walking or watching the boys, she is usually napping on her favorite chair, her brothers’ beds, or the couch! Feebee wishes social distancing, and the quarantine would end.