“The more stressed the parent is, the more pleased they are to see the dog.”
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Carol and Shadow (the dog) have been coming to the Junior School for the past three years.
They are volunteers in the Delta Society Classroom Canines™ Program which originated in Geelong. Before Shadow could become a part of a classroom, he had to be assessed through a specially designed temperament testing program and passed with flying colours.
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"I love my work in the computer industry, but for ages I’ve been looking for something extra that I could do to give back to society."
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“Patients check up on the dogs’ diet/ shampoo/ transport/ walking regime… every aspect of the dogs’ lives interests them.”
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“People can’t help but smile when Butch walks in.”
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“I can still give so much and there is so much to give.”
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“Dorothy didn’t have any biscuits in her walker – just imaginary ones and my beautiful big boy was happy to go along with Dorothy’s kind thoughts and generosity.”
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“I can only hope that our visits gave some joy to them in their final years.”
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“He is the type of dog that attracts people to him.”
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“…Sharing the joy I get from my dog with others who probably need his love more than I do.”
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“The doctors and nurses go crazy when we walk in.”
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“The effect was pure magic.”
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“I had one daughter cry when her mother responded to Marty as her mother had not spoken in six months.”
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“I enjoy watching Windsor “work”. It is always amazing to see that dogs have a real sense of sympathy to sick people.”
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“Pats, hugs, tears and smiles”
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“There hasn’t been a visit (and there have been lots) that I haven’t been touched by some special moment.”
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“I am not sure who gets the most satisfaction – kids, their parents, Sam or me. I find it very rewarding.”
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“…she seems to know that she can be more excited around them, dances and has a bit of a game whereas with the older residents she is more calm.”
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“The staff are great. We have to say hello to the outside office staff, the ward clerk and the nursing staff before we reach the children.”
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“Every time I go, I have a ball, as does Nikki. I think it’s a brilliant program.
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“It certainly puts your own troubles into perspective!”
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“I feel privileged to be able to take my dog to visit people who often have no family, no friends, no visitors.”
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“One of Lucy’s all-time favourites would hide a biscuit under her blanket ready for Lucy.”
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“I suffer with chronic pain and going there and helping to brighten others lives, helps me to temporarily forget about my pain too.”
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“Smiles are usually the thanks that we love the most.”
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“I ulitise the skills I have been building throughout the social work degree I have been studying at university.”
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“I love that I can do something with my boys and I love meeting people and making a difference. One of the best things I have ever done!”
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“Everybody loves Bob– he is the star of the show. I am just the chauffeur!”
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“The patient is blind and did not ever show emotion. The moment he felt Leah’s fur he smiled and continued to do so.”
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“Hamish is the original Classroom Canine.”
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"We both get a great deal of satisfaction from what we do and have developed a very special relationship with our facility.”
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"Harry is just a big live teddy bear that they can cuddle and forget about their cares, if only for a while."
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"I felt Chausette and I as a team had something to offer people who are less fortunate through age, illness or ability."
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“We experience something every week that touches our hearts and encourages and inspires us.”
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“Ebony is so conscientious about her job that away from the facility if she sees anyone out and about with a walker, walking stick, crutches, wheelchair or just anyone with grey hair she makes it her business to greet them.”
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“We nearly started another War… the patients had to be separated!”
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“Lily loves being stroked and particularity enjoys the touch of people who are blind as they like to feel her all over to get a sense of how big she is and what she has round her neck.”
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