Joyful Dog Therapy Services

13/11/2023

Starla’s Sire (left) Charlie Disele and Dam (right) New Moon ♥️💫. It turns out Charlie is up for adoption. If anyone is in hypoallergenic handsome dude - here’s your guy!

10/11/2023

It’s the best! When you venture out to do something new and you get a perspective ❤️💫

02/11/2023

Someone was a cheeky little sassy teenager today, on our visit to Copper Sky Seniors Community. Everyone laughed, she’s so sweet!

23/10/2023

Our team at Joyful Dog Therapy Services & Joyful Street Works is committed to working with other community members and partners to support our vulnerable community members in Spruce Grove and Parkland County. Delivered clothing and supplies today to help other organizations, who give support. Thank you to all who donated for us to pass on♥️. There no greater gift than helping others ❤️💫 after Starla worked with her Senior friends today!

17/10/2023

It's Small Business Week and we're so thankful for the many small businesses located all throughout Parkland County. Supporting local stimulates our economy and helps keep business booming in the region. Here are some ways you can support a small business this week:

• Buy their goods or services!
• Leave them a positive review. 👍
• Sign up for their newsletter.
• Follow them on social media. 📲
• Refer them to your friends and family.
• Cheer them on. 📣

Tag your favourite local business to share the love!

13/10/2023

Starla spreading her charm and bringing smiles and laughter at the dealership ❤️💫

09/10/2023

I have never been one for Halloween. But I felt like doing something different, and I thought getting out of my comfort zone and pushing my limits would be a good therapy at this time. Well I was right Fort Edmonton after Dark was just what I needed. Scared the crap out of me - all these feelings experienced, fun, laughter, tears, uncontrollable screams, jumps, and frights of every kind!! Thank you Gail Terry for a great evening.

06/10/2023

Todays visit at Copper Sky. Starla got in a visit with the resident kitty, and a game of snakes and ladders. ❤️💫

04/10/2023

Took a few moments of quiet time and prayer at the lake lookout on my way into our home this afternoon. I feel so much sorrow in my heart right now.

03/10/2023

Got to visit with a large group of warm hearts today at IHACS❤️💫. The young man in the picture was really scared of dogs just a few months ago. Today he played, petted a Starla gave him a gentle face kiss - that he leaned in for.

29/09/2023

I took these photos because I noticed they have a reoccurring pattern. The weak trees are reaching out for the strong trees for support, to lean on. Sometimes they go really out of their way for that support, but they try to survive. Something like the unsheltered and vulnerable people in our community at present. And homelessness isn’t just limited to Spruce Grove.

25/09/2023

Bear in our backyard tonight. I absolutely love this. Welcome black bear - welcome always

23/09/2023

First event with our unsheltered friends today, as Joyful Street Works! Breakfast for lunch at the park. Ham and egg muffins, hash browns, apple strudel muffins, yogurt parfaits, coffee and juice. Everything was still warm and fresh. The turn out was good and they’re were no leftovers. Thank you Jamie Jaime Hammel for your contributions and help.

20/09/2023

Team Joyful!

19/09/2023

We had an awesome day today!! We picked up a friend, picked up a lunch at Auggies Cafe, did some laundry and went for a medical appointment. While at Auggies our new journey path enter twined with a path we’ve been travelling for a year and 1/2 now. While at Auggies we ran into a group of our senior friends from Copper Sky! Starla was beside herself with happiness!!❤️💫

19/09/2023

Starla 💫 and I have been supporting people through our wellness team for over a year now and our work has been rewarding and successful. For the 25 plus years before Joyful Dog Therapy Services we spent time supporting vulnerable people in our communities through empowerment and self improvement programs. Over the last while, we have been boots on the ground, supporting and advocating for the unsheltered and vulnerable people in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. We are fiercely passionate about this cause and my husband Mosa(Moe) has joined our team as well. This has lead us to create a new branch “Joyful Street Works.”
Please like our new page once it’s up. Events, updates & offerings will be posted regularly. We hope you will join us in the journey of supporting our unsheltered, vulnerable communities.

15/09/2023

Today was our volunteer day at WestView Long Term Adult Day Program. Starla met a new friend “Terry” and he absolutely loves her. He gifted Starla one of his keep sake treasures, a sports flag!

13/09/2023

This is what can happen when Community Supports works together and collaborate! This brings me a moment of happiness! I’m grateful for the new Spruce Grove Outreach Team and all of us trying to make things better for our unsheltered, vulnerable friends and families.

08/09/2023

On this gorgeous day I was walking Starla. I looked up at the sky and the moon was out and a jet was heading towards it. I had a thought and made a manifestation that I know is going to happen. A butterfly came and hung out, flitting all around. The way it was flying around I got the feeling it was amazing happy, this little butterfly. This had great significance for me as butterflies were the underlying theme at a friend’s Celebration of Life last weekend. I felt her presence and know her energy and spirit is with me! After the park Starla and I went to the bank and started chatting with a couple about Starla’s work and life journey. We have common interests and we exchanged contact information. This is going to lead us to work with a new group of people.
Thank you Ruthy and I felt you today ♥️💫♥️🦋🦋🦋🦋

07/09/2023

So many amazing volunteers in our Community! Let’s show appreciation for them.

There is still time to submit your nomination for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Recognize an extraordinary youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community.

Two awards are given in each age category. A separate Breaking Barriers category recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to create communities that are diverse and inclusive.

Submit your nomination by Sept. 15 at https://www.alberta.ca/stars-of-alberta-volunteer-awards.aspx

06/09/2023

The Cami Everyone's Talking About...

29/08/2023

Today we did a volunteer visit at Westview LTC, for the ladies adult day program. We enjoyed ourselves so much! Starla spread her incredible spirit and shone her bright, joyful light! She also performed some new tricks for the ladies! My little super girl ❤️💫

24/08/2023

It’s truly amazing how much fresh clean socks and gently used shoes can uplift a person. 💗

22/08/2023

HELP missing dog in Seba. A friend asked me to reach out to see if anyone has seen this dog. If seen call owner as Sailor is very skittish and will run!

15/08/2023

If anyone is looking for an outstanding dog trainer Contact My Pawsome Connection Dog Training & Behavior. Starla is beginning to do things she learned in the class, a few months ago, on her own. Before we met Gisela, Starla was doing pretty good but now she’s aware and offers all by herself. Her body awareness is really sharp.

15/08/2023

I am finding Starla’s skills are evolving. Yesterday I bathed her and she calmly backed out of the tub (with a step) normally she scrambles kind of panicky (even though I assist her). It’s a stay home day today and of course she’s board. So I set up the obstacle course. Today she negotiated all 6 cones and jumped over and under the noodle. When taking a training class sometimes success doesn’t come readily but over time I’ve learned that eventually new skills show up on their own when you least expect them to. New talents = more enjoyment for those we visit ❤️💫.

13/08/2023

Last week before I left for Ontario to see my Mom, Starla and I started a new placement at Edmonton People In Need. Starla really enjoyed bringing comfort and joy to a new group of friends; and I loved connecting with new friends and watching Starla work her magic 💫🌟. No pictures due to privacy ❤️.
Stay tuned for more new placement updates soon!

08/08/2023

This morning I was feeling super depressed after some new we got in the weekend. But I decided that the best thing to do was to get some fresh air and walk Starla. So I’m walking along and I’m always looking for rocks. Came across this batch of coins, randomly 🤔. First picture on the way there, second one on the way back. I really feel like this is a sign I’m following the path I’m supposed to be on ❤️💫. I put it aside to treat my friends to coffee when I get back

27/07/2023

Does anyone have any small tents and or tarps to donate to help support our unsheltered? Any support is appreciated and I can do porch pick ups ❤️

22/07/2023

All prepared for tomorrow’s event. I absolutely love planning and organizing events from an idea to the finished offering. I’m feeling excited for tomorrow 🥰 spreading joy and love in our community!

15/07/2023

I’m starting to crochet scarves for our unsheltered and vulnerable friends, in Spruce Grove and the Tri-Regions, to hand out for winter. Yarn donations will be greatly appreciated. I can pick up donations.

12/07/2023

Today we volunteered for PFK and handed out lunches and drinks in a Spruce Grove parking lot. Starla really enjoyed Re-connecting with our unsheltered friends and some of them are pretty down at this time. Yesterday we ran into some friends around town and tears happened as they expressed how much they needed a visit with her ❤️💫. Our work advocating and supporting our vulnerable, unsheltered friends continues, with or without a building.

10/07/2023

09/06/2023

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24/04/2023

Spring workshops in Parkland County (RR 20, 10 min. west of Stony Plain) outside on grass (fenced area) Intro to Parkour Workshop – April 29th: 1-4pm Introduction to “Urban Agility” for beginners. …

18/04/2023

Definitely trying these❤️

Watermelon Dog Treats Popsicles
https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/watermelon-dog-treats/

I hope that your pup enjoys these treats every bit as much as our Oscar does!