Directors

Wendi Huttner

Deborah Glessner

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Our Story

The magic of Wes . . .
and how Nor'Wester
Therapy Dogs was founded.
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CAN YOUR DOG BE A THERAPY DOG?

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CANINE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We visit Public and Private Schools, Colleges, Public Libraries, and provide crisis intervention in the schools we serve.


“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
                         ~ Roger Caras
 

WHAT WE DO

Literacy & Learning

Nor’wester Therapy Dog teams have positively impacted the learning environment of thousands of students since we implemented our program in 2007.

Community Outreach

Our dedicated volunteers and their therapy dogs participate in a variety of community events which support our goals and mission statement.

Emotional Support

Our therapy dog teams work in tandem with teachers and counselors to support students with social and emotional needs.

Crisis Intervention

Our therapy dog teams aid and assist crisis intervention teams working with students and families in response to a school community tragedy.

WHERE WE WORK

We are proud to partner with school districts, private schools, colleges, and area public libraries.

FROM THE BLOG

Updates, happenings, and shout-outs to our teams and educational partners.

Letters to Bubba

From Jen Cook (Neshaminy School District): In November, my students worked on writing...

Happy Birthday Laila!

Becky Weiss and her Labrador Retriever, Laila, are a Nor’wester therapy team that volunteers...
Debbie and granddaughter

Reading with T’ea

Nor’wester co-director, Wendi Huttner, reads to her granddaughter in company of therapy dog...

Read with Nilla 2020

Meet Nor’wester therapy dog Nilla! Some of our therapy dog teams will be working remotely with...