We aren’t a dog family. My son was scared of dogs from past experiences with untrained dogs. He is at Groveland and randomly one day got to see one of the dogs at school for the first time. He was soooooo excited to come home and tell me he willingly petted a dog for the first time. And had the dog’s card. Even though you’re not in his class, even very small interactions with kids randomly make a difference.

I believe the dog’s card he brought home was “Bonnie Jean.” He said, “They’re trained dogs!!!!” I said yes. I know. He goes “no like PROFESSIONALLY trained!!!!” It was actually really, really cute.

—LAUREN ZEGARSKI, PARENT, GROVELAND ELEMENTARY

“Barclay Summer Camp would like to express our gratitude for having the Roxy Therapy Dogs visit us! The campers were so excited to read with Tucker, Maya, or Brodie throughout summer. Many campers shared how they looked forward to reading each week with a Roxy team. The teachers also commented on how helpful Steve and Sue were encouraging students as they read. We hope you have a wonderful rest of your summer!

— BRITTANY GOBIN, 1ST GRADE TEACHER, JOHN BARCLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“The impact of Roxy™ Therapy Dogs on my first-grade students has been astounding. They are motivated and excited to read each week.”

— ALEXANDRA ZUCCHERO, FIRST GRADE TEACHER, KUTZ ELEMENTARY

“I can’t describe how happy and heartwarming this Roxy experience was — it is so gratifying to provide this kind of support to children.”

— DENISE RUE AND OBI, ROXY VOLUNTEERS

My daughter has been visiting with your dogs since 1st grade. (She's in 5th!) She's autistic and dogs are one of her great obsessions in life. Thank you for all you do as it makes a difference in this kid's life as well as so many others!!!

— BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT

“I decided to donate money to Roxy because I think it is important for children who can’t afford therapy dogs to get them, so they can get mentally better or feel better with the therapy dog by their side.”

— LEILA, SIMON BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“I am so incredibly grateful for the Roxy Therapy Dogs program and all they have given to my students!”

— SARA COYLE, LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER, LINDEN ELEMENTARY

“After just one session, students reported feeling calmer, happier, and in a better mood to face the challenges in their day.”

— LISA V. CORR, COORDINATOR OF GUIDANCE SERVICES, CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST

“It’s clear based on the behavior of dogs that they in fact sense pain and the emotional state of the people they meet; therapy dogs interact with patients in ways that humans cannot.”

— JOYCE RIVAS, DIRECTOR OF ROXY PEDIATRIC COMFORT PROGRAM AT DOYLESTOWN HEALTH