My sweet Lavender has been certified as a therapy dog by H.A.B.I.T., Human-Animan Bond In Tennessee. She will be visiting the Children's Library where the kids will read stories to her. My Bichon, Cosmo, has been a HABIT dog for five years. Cosmo is 13 years old and has two compressed discs in his back and he is slowing down. Lavender will be taking over some of his therapy dog duties. Lavender loves attention and will love sitting on my lap, being petted and admired, and listening to the kids read stories.

It is a bit unusual for a Chihuahua to be a certified therapy dog. So, besides just enjoying all the attention, Lavender will help dispell some of the myths about Chihuahuas and their natures. She is very sweet and gentle, a bit shy at first, and can melt a heart in a nano-second with those big adorable eyes. Everyone fell in love with her at her evaluation and I hope she will have a long career as a therapy dog.

Congratulations to my sweet Lavender! She's a sweetheart, for sure.

Jeanette

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Jeanette, Cosmo, and Lavender (and Angel Lacy, who now has her wings)
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Fantastic News! Congratulations Lavender!

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Congrats to her and to you! She's a gorgeous dog!

That's great. There are so many kids for whatever reason that don't get the chance to spend time with animals and I think it one of the most important parts of childhood~ right up there with education, learning manners, respect etc. Spending time with her even at story-time in a library will make a difference for many of those little jokers.

Awesome & a Huge Congrats!

Congrats Lavender and Mom!

What does the certification process involve ?

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"Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog." - Richard C. Call

What a good girl!! Congratulations!!!!!!!

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Thank you Jan

How wonderful! Congratulations to both of you!!

We are having Hope evaluated to see if therapy is in her future. I may message you if I have questions since you are well seasoned in this if it works out that she is recommended.

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Well done Lavender, I'm sure the kids will love you and you will represent the Chihuahua breed beautifully!