Therapy dogs leaving ‘pawsitive’ impact on West Virginia students as school year starts

8/29/2023

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Back-to-school-season can bring a whirlwind of emotions for many students, but therapy dogs are bringing an extra sense of comfort for many as they roll into the new school year.

Twelve therapy dogs across the state are impacting over 5,000 students as they start the new school year. These dogs are part of the “Friends With Paws” program, which brings certified therapy dogs into schools to help students’ learning.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/therapy-dogs-leaving-pawsitive-impact-on-west-virginia-students-as-school-year-starts/

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Therapy dogs leaving ‘pawsitive’ impact on West Virginia students as school year starts

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