Therapy Dog Program

Maybel and Blanche are the St. Alphonsus therapy dogs. Maybel is registered with Pet Partners and has received a Canine Good Citizen title through the American Kennel Club with Blanche following the same path this summer.

Research has shown the positive benefits of therapy dogs—from improving mood to reducing stress. In a school environment, Maybel and Blanche promote wellbeing and even facilitate learning and communication with others.