Dogtors Animal-assisted Therapy

06/06/2024

Amazing!

03/30/2023

SAVE THE DATE:
The Dayton VA Medical Center is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day on Friday, June 2, 2023, 10:00-3:00.
There be a Cancer Walk and Vendor Fair. The walks will be every hour on the hour from 10:00 to 2:00.
The Celebration will be held in the Multipurpose Building, #305, on the VA Campus. All certified DOGTORS AAT Teams are welcome to attend, you do not need to be VA Volunteer.

03/09/2023

The note below is the response after those amazing DogTors Teams paid a visit to the Waynesville School after their recent tragedy.

From Cristina at the Waynesville school:
Hi Meredith: I just wanted to thank you again for recommending Dogtors. They really came through. Six adorable dogs came to our Performing Arts Center this morning and the kids were able to split off into small groups and really get some much needed puppy love. Several of the staff told me that it was the first time some of those kids smiles since receiving the news of their classmates’ tragedy. The volunteers stayed for 2 hours and were so wonderful and professional with the children and the staff. I sent them all home with goodie bags for their dogs. Please thank your contact for me. Your very grateful volunteer, Cristina

03/01/2023

Hello Teams, Spring is coming, and along with it is Mechanicsburg Public Library’s PAWS for Reading.
Dates are Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 29.
Time slots for readers are 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. We would love to have 4 Therapy Dogs - or cats - for each time slot. If you can help, please let Edith know by phone or text to 937 284-0707 or DOGTORS e-mail.
From Edith

02/27/2023

02/13/2023

DogTors Misty Joy, JD and Gabby helped students at Jacob Coy Middle school de-stress for the the day.

02/13/2023

SAVE THE DATES:
2023 Warrior Weekend to Remember
Wednesday August 9th through Sunday August 13th.

More info to follow as it becomes available.

02/13/2023

Teams visited Carlisle Junior/Senior HS on Jan 9th to help students relieve stress during exam week.
In attendance:
Vinny Valentine, Gabby, Morgan, Mattis, JD, Scout and Reggie.

Teams are still needed for another event at Carlisle Elementary school on Feb 16th.

02/13/2023

We are still in need of teams for the AAT event at Carlisle Elementary School on Thursday, Feb 16th from 10:30 to 1:15. Address: 250 Jamaica Rd, Carlisle OH
Contact Edith if you can volunteer
937-284-0707
[email protected]

02/07/2023

Hello Teams, DOGTORS has been invited back to Carlisle Local School District. Several weeks ago we visited their
Jr/Sr High School for stress reduction during exam week. This upcoming event would be for their Elementary School, Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Date: Thursday, February 16th, 10:30 to 1:15.
Address: 250 Jamaica Road, Carlisle Ohio.
We will be in the gym so there will be plenty of room for the dogs to have their own space.
If you can help, please contact Edith by phone or text at
937 284-0707 or by
e-mail: [email protected]

02/07/2023

Hello Teams,

JACOB COY MIDDLE SCHOOL has requested DOGTORS‘ participation in “Hope Week” - su***de prevention, Friday, February 10th, 10:49 to 12:08.

(Arrival time of 10:30)

Address: 1786 Dayton Xenia Rd, Xenia.

This is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. We will be in the gym, so there will be plenty of room for the dogs to have their own “space”.

If you are able to help, please contact Edith per phone or text at 937 284-0707 or e-mail: [email protected].

01/19/2023

DOGTORS will celebrate their 20th Year Anniversary in March. We are planning an Open House at the Beavercreek Township Fire Department Station #61. We would like to have pictures of our Therapy Animals - past and present - for a power point to run during the event. Please send any pictures that you would like included by FEBRUARY 2nd. They can be e-mailed to [email protected]!

This will be on Saturday March 18th from 2-4 pm.

01/13/2023

Hello Teams, DOGTORS has been requested to participate with the Mechanicsburg Public Library in an Early Childhood Expo on Saturday, February 4th,
9:00 - 1:00. This will be held at The Champaign County Community Center, 1512 South US Highway 68, Urbana. This is geared to children from Birth to 5.
You may volunteer for the length of time you desire. To sign up or questions, contact Edith via DOGTORS e-mail or text/phone at 937 284-0707.

01/04/2023

We are still in need of DOGTORS Teams for Carlisle High School to help students “de-stress” during their finals week. Date is Monday January 9th, 10:30 - 12:30. We will be in the gym so the dogs will have plenty of space.
Address:
250 Jamaica Rd
Carlisle, OH

Please contact Edith if you can help
937-284-0707
DogTors email.

12/17/2022

DOGTORS has been contacted by Carlisle Junior/Senior High School to provide “stress relief” for students during their exam week in January.
Date is Monday, January 9th, 10:30-12:30.
Address is 250 Jamaica Road,
Carlisle, OH. We will be in the gym and they are requesting “as many dogs as possible”.
If you can help, please contact Edith by DOGTORS e-mail or text/phone at 937 284-0707.

11/12/2022

Clark State, Beavercreek Campus would also like AAT Teams to visit during pre-exam week. They are requesting Teams for Wednesday,
November 30th, during the hours of 9:00-3:00.
We could also use more Teams at the Leffel Lane, Springfield campus on November 28, 29, and 30th, also between 9:00 and 3:00.

10/28/2022

Hello Teams, it is time for team testing for our Fall classes. We will test at 2 locations.
Testing for the Springfield class will be Thursday, November 3rd, 7pm at 785 Falkirk Drive.
Testing for the Troy class will be on Monday, November 7th, 7 pm at Union Baptist Church
1388 E Peterson Rd
Troy
If you are able to help, pls contact Edith 937-284-0707
Email - [email protected]

10/24/2022

Hello Teams!

We have new AAT opportunities available in two Extended Care Facilities:

Momentous of Sydney
510 Buckeye Ave
Sydney, OH 45365

and

Momentous of Vandalia
208 N. Cassel Road
Vandalia, OH 45377

They are looking for Teams to visit biweekly, single Teams, or 2 to 3 Teams together.

The COVID vaccine is not required.

10/20/2022

HALLOWEEN “TRUNK or TREAT”Union Baptist Church, who has hosted our past two DOGTORS Training Classes has invited our AAT Teams and Students to their annual Trunk or Treat, Wednesday, October 26th, 6:00 to 7:30. Costumes would be fun, but are optional. Come join us for a fun evening. If you plan to attend, please contact Edith so we have a tentative number. 937 284-0707
or [email protected].

10/17/2022

Hello Teams, Clark State Community College, SPRINGFIELD, Leffel Lane Campus has two requests for DOGTORS Teams:

Pre-exam week is November 28th through 30th. They would like Teams on campus between 9:00 and 3:00. If you are able to help, let me know what days and times you are available. Previously, students and staff have been very appreciative of our presence and the dogs get lots of loving!

* If you would like to visit the BEAVERCREEK Campus, let me know and I will make that contact for the needed info.

Also, Clark State, Leffel Lane Campus, SPRINGFIELD is requesting Therapy Teams to visit on a regular basis, weekly, or twice a month - whatever works out best for the Teams. The Winter break is December 10 through January 16. Students and staff both have said this is a terrific way for them to “decompress”. There is no set schedule, visit the campus when it is convenient for you. You and your partner can work “solo” or double up with another Team that your dog works well with.

If you are able to help in either way, please contact me @

937 284-0707 or e-mail, [email protected]

10/14/2022

Hello DOGTORS Teams,

Honor Flight will be arriving at the Dayton Airport Saturday, October 15th, at 10:00 PM. If you would like to participate in the welcoming, it is recommended to be there at 8:00 PM. You will need to get a gate pass from the American Airlines counter and go through TSA. Then proceed to 2nd floor where the crowd will be less & Teams can visit with the families until the flight arrives. Park in the regular parking lot and leave through the Honor Flight exit - there is no charge for parking. Contact person for this event is Bob Wiggins at 937 231-5448.

10/11/2022

Hello Teams, we have several new AAT opportunities opening in the Springfield area:

#1 Clark Memorial Home,

106 Kewbury Road, Springfield, is wanting to begin an AAT program.

They are requesting 1 or 2 Teams to visit on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays of the month at 1:30 for approximately an hour. Either dog or cat Teams are welcome.

You need not commit to all three Fridays unless you strongly want to, but this would be an ongoing commitment. Clark Memorial Home is a small facility and presently has 6 residents, but has the capacity for more.

A copy of your partner’s vaccine records is required. The COVID Vaccine is not mandatory, but if you have been vaccinated, a copy of that record is requested. The human part of the Team is required to wear a mask while in the facility.

Please contact Edith for any questions or to volunteer.

#2 United Senior Services,

125 W Main Street, Springfield is requesting Teams to visit. For more information or to volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mindy Allender, at 937 323-4948.

#3 Forest Glen Health Campus,

2150 Montego Drive, Springfield

is now open for AAT visits. (It has been a long road back from COVID shutdowns for many extended care facilities). Contact Edith for more details.

#4 Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice, serving Clark and Champaign Counties is greatly in need of AAT Volunteers. Contact person would be Tami Clark: [email protected], phone at 937 751-0883. (Please note: This is not owned by Community Mercy, therefor we can provide them teams.)

#5 HALLOWEEN PARTY:

This is a one evening commitment

Siena Woods, 6125 N Main Street,

Dayton is hosting a Halloween Party for their residents, and are inviting Therapy Dogs as a extra treat. The party is October 27 at 6:00 PM. Dogs are requested to wear costumes. Humans are required to wear medical masks while in the facility. Please contact Edith to volunteer.

#6 Germantown Public Library: “Reading” Dogs are needed for Saturday, November 12th from

10:30 to 11:30. Please contact Edith to volunteer.

Text or phone: 937 284-0707 or [email protected]

Thanks for all you do - our Teams are what makes DOGTORS great!

10/06/2022

HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Sienna Woods, extended care facility is requesting AAT Teams to attend a Halloween Party for their residents on October 27th at 6:00. Address is
6125 N. Main St, Dayton. Dogs are requested to wear costumes.
Humans are required to wear medical masks while in the facility.
If interested, please contact Edith per e-mail or call/text at
937 284-0707

09/28/2022

Hello Teams, We have two events coming up in October - both on Saturday October 8th:

#1 Germantown Public Library Reading Program, October 8, 10:30 to 11:30. Four Teams work well for this event. Weather permitting this is outside in the Library’s Courtyard, or moved indoors if needed.

Volunteers are also needed for the Library on November 12th.

#2 Dogtoberfest at Brandeberry Winery on October 8th, 12:00-5:00. This is a fund raiser for the Clark County SPCA. DOGTORS will have a booth with raffle baskets - with profits going to the SPCA. Our Teams will also be available to talk with interested people about AAT. The event runs 12:00-5:00. Booth set up will begin at 10:00. Shifts will run 12:00-1:45, 1:45- 3:15, and

3:15 -5:00.

* To help with either event, please contact Edith at

[email protected] or text/phone to 937 284-0707.

Thanks to all our Teams, you are what makes DOGTORS great!

09/01/2022

Hello Teams,
Fall has always been a busy season for DOGTORS. We need volunteers for three September events.
#1 There is a Disc Golf Fund Raising event at Arthur Fisher Park, 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, on Saturday, September 24th. This is to benefit the nonprofit “Sophie’s Companions for Veterans” and has been organized by Patrick Gray, a Recreational Therapist at the VA, who works with several of our DOGTORS Teams. Our purpose in being there is to greet and talk with any participants who are interested in interacting with our partners. The founder of “Sophie’s Companions for Veterans” will speak briefly at 9:30 prior to the game starting.
The event should last an estimated time of 3 to 4 hours.
We are dividing the time into two shifts: 9:20 to 11:30 and 11:30 to 1:30. We will be at a picnic shelter, so we will have shade, and water will be provided for the dogs. If interested please contact Edith via e-mail or text at 937 284-0707.
#2 We are still needing volunteers for “Wuffstock” at Snyder Park in Springfield. This is also on Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 to 2:00. We are dividing this into shifts,
10:00 - 12:00 and
12:00 - 2:00. If you are available, please contact Edith.
#3 We can still use Teams for “stress relief” at Carlisle Jr / Sr High School, 250 Jamaica Rd, Carlisle on Wednesday September 14, from 10:00 to 10:30 (arrival should be 9:45). Contact Edith if you can help.
Thanks Teams for all you do - you are what makes DOGTORS great!
From Edith

08/29/2022

We are looking for the person whose e-mail contains “ susanrn “
Our attempts to contact you keeps getting kicked back to us.

Bob & Edith Weisenberger
937-284-0707

08/26/2022

Hello Teams, as some of you know, this summer, with the support of DOGTORS Teams Germantown Library launched a pilot reading program. It was an overwhelming success. The Library has decided to make this a monthly Program.

It will be on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10:30 to 11:30.

I am asking for volunteers for September 10th and/or October 8th.

If you can help on either date, please let Edith know via e-mail or text at 937 284-0707.

Thank you Teams for making DOGTORS successful!

08/24/2022

New AAT opportunity:
Hello Teams! DOGTORS has been invited to visit at Carlisle Junior-Senior High School to "promote healthy mental health". The event will be Wednesday, September 14th, 10:00-10:30. Location is 250 Jamaica Rd. Carlisle OH. This will be an outside event, with an indoor contingency plan if it rains.
The Mental Health Consultant is hoping for 5-10 teams.

To volunteer, please contact Edith via DOGTORS email or text at 937-284-0707.

08/15/2022

United Senior Services in Springfield is hosting a Wellness Conference on Thursday, August 25th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. DOGTORS has been invited to participate. We need 2 or 3 more teams. Teams can volunteer for 1 or 2 hours, or the entire time. Please contact Edith at
937 284-0707 or by DOGTORS
e-mail.
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Germantown Public Library launched a summer reading program in June. Along with DOGTORS support, it has been an overwhelming success. The response from the Germantown community has been tremendous.
(YAY for DOGTORS Teams!)
The Library has decided to continue the reading program throughout the year. It is the second Saturday of each month 10:30-11:30. During good weather, we meet in their fenced in courtyard, otherwise we meet indoors in their fantastic Children’s area.
Four to Five Teams work well. We can schedule Teams month by month, so you do NOT need to commit for every month. Our next reading program will be Sept 10th. To volunteer, contact Edith by text at
937 284-0707 or at DOGTORS
e-mail.
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Volunteers are still needed for Wuffstock, Saturday, September 25th, anytime from
10:00-2:00. Location of the event is by the dog park at Snyder Park in Springfield. This event is a fund raiser for National Parks and Trails and is family (and of course, dog) friendly. So come out and help at DOGTORS’ booth, or bring the family & enjoy the day.
To volunteer contact Edith by text at 937 284-0707 or by DOGTORS e-mail.