Volunteers from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause recently brought their therapy dogs on visits to schools throughout the Newburgh Enlarged City School District.
Unlike service dogs that perform essential actions like guiding people with visual or hearing impairments, therapy dogs are trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people. Service dogs should not be touched while in service to people, while therapy dogs almost require affection and human touch.
Students and staff were excited to see and pet the therapy dogs. Their presence provided a positive boost to the teachers and students alike. The students were all smiles while they hugged their furry guests.
One student was moved to tears while interacting with one of the therapy dogs. Not only did the therapy dogs visit the schools, but they also made a stop to the Board of Education.
