Kids can read to therapy dogs April 11 at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Children ages 5-11 can share/read a book from 1-2 p.m. April 11 at Derby Public Library with/to one of our therapy dogs, Ollie and Molly! (Usually only one of the dogs comes at a time as they "take turns/share")

They’re great listeners and enjoy "paw" shakes with everyone.

This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers - as well as experienced readers - to build confidence, enhance literary skills achieved during the school year, and develop a love of reading.

Children are given a 10-minute time slot to read and may select a book from Ollie’s and Molly's Book Picks or bring their own book to share with them for the program.

Register @ http://bit.ly/3lUDHQr

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library invites children to read to therapy dogs

DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites children to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)!

The Library will welcome certified therapy dogs Spirit and Brian back on Jan. 31. 

Both pups love children and are fantastic listeners. Reading aloud to a dog provides an attentive audience and may boost a child's confidence in their reading skills. 

Each participant will receive a commemorative photo of themselves with the dogs, as well as an experience they won’t soon forget!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

For information call 203-734-1492. 

Be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List here to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Children invited to read to therapy dogs at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Derby Neck Library offers B.A.R.K. program to children on the last Tuesday of every month. The next session is at 5 p.m. Sept. 27.

From the Library's event page:

"Stop in at the library to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)! 

"We are so excited to welcome certified therapy dogs Spirit and Brian back to the Derby Neck Library. Both pups love children and are fantastic listeners. Reading aloud to a dog provides an attentive audience and may boost a child's confidence in their reading skills. 

"Each participant will receive a commemorative photo of themselves with the dogs, as well as an experience they won't soon forget!

"Registration is required for this program! Click here to visit our calendar and sign up for the date you'd like to attend: https://derbynecklibrary.org/youth.../childrens-calendar/
"Also, be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List here to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info: https://forms.gle/Hf9wQiLWrB4dcmgMA"

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

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Kids invited to read to Spirit at Derby Neck Library

Shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page:

"At 5 p.m. Nov. 14 Miss Kathy will host another popular B.A.R.K. program and all ages are invited to drop in and be a reading kid to a guest dog here at the library.
"Spirit, who is a Newfoundland, is a great listener and will be here once again for children to read to. You can bring your own book or choose one of ours from the library. And if children simply want to stop in to just say hello and visit, that’s cool too.
"No registration is needed. Just drop in."

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Ansonia Animal Shelter asks blanket donations for dogs

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Animal Shelter, 2 N. Division St., needs donations of blankets for the dogs; no sheets please.

Blankets may be dropped off at the Police Department, 2 Elm St., at any time, or at the Ansonia Animal Shelter before 2:30 p.m. weekdays.

Kennel club to hold K-9 Karnival at Shelton Riverwalk

Sharing message about canine licensing from Ansonia Police

ANSONIA - Beginning on Oct. 1, 2015 the Ansonia Animal Control Officer will conduct a canine license survey.

This will be done to ensure compliance with State of Connecticut regulations that require dogs over the age of six months to be licensed and vaccinated. 

If you have a dog that is not up to date on its rabies vaccination please take the time to get the dog vaccinated. 
Once vaccinated you can go to the Town and City Clerk’s Office to purchase a license. You must bring proof of vaccination at the time of licensing.

The cost of the license is $19 if the dog is not spayed or neutered and $8 if spayed or neutered.

Failure to comply with licensing and vaccination requirements may result in a fine. 
The fine for Failure to License is $75 and Failure to Vaccinate is $136.

Please make every effort to vaccinate and register your pet. 

Any questions may be directed to ACO Jean Roslonowski at 203-735-1885.

* Information taken from APD Facebook page.

Meet special canines at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

National Service Dog Day slated Aug. 1 
DERBY - Celebrate National Service Dog Day at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Join others to meet some dogs involved in private and public service.

Canine skills and training are unique for their service and we encourage all ages to come and learn what it takes for a dog to learn these skills. 
We will spotlight many organizations and individuals involved in the training and learn about new opportunities for your involvement.

Dogs are our best friends and have been working with people for centuries. Canines provide many services for people. Besides protection or searching skills, dogs help us to learn to read, assist those with physical limitations and still others provide company for many people in nursing homes or hospitals. 

A variety of handlers will be present with their dogs to explain their specialized service and training.

We invite families and individuals to come and learn more about the training and special talents these dogs provide every day. This program is open to all ages but please do not bring your dogs to the program.

Representatives from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection K-9 teams, Pet Partners, Eyes for the Blind, State Police K-9, search and rescue teams and many therapy and assistance dogs will be on the ground of the Kellogg Center.

No registration is necessary; the program is free. If possible, bring a donation of dog food for a local shelter.

For information, directions, or to register call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.

This is a press release from DEEP.