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Furry Friend Visit: Session 2

Furry Friend Visit: Session 2 In-Person

NEW PROGRAM
Spend time with a pet therapy dog* - read together or just spend some time relaxing with a new friend.

*Meet Starla - she is a Standard Phantom Poodle, who is non-shedding and hypoallergenic

FREE, In-person, Registered

All Ages, family-friendly

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

  • Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Spruce Grove Public Library.
  • Please register as soon as possible because space/time sessions are limited.
  • Each time session can be booked for an individual or small group to spend time with a therapy dog.
  • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver within the library (i.e., on the premises).
  • Caregivers/Guardians are welcomed and encouraged to stay for the program, but are not required.

WAIVER
There are many benefits associated with working with therapy animals. Some benefits that have been found in utilising therapy animals include:  

  • Animals help improve motivation and engagement in therapy.
  • Animals provide a sense of security and emotional support. Dogs offer unconditional acceptance and positive regard.
  • Animals can promote relaxation. Research has demonstrated that petting an animal can help lower blood pressure, heart rate, and increase oxytocin (a feel-good chemical in the brain).
  • Animals can help the participant learn frustration tolerance and other anger management techniques.
  • Animals can help in the areas of focus and attention.
  • Animals can be instruments of learning, which can increase self-confidence and self-esteem.
  • Animals offer humor and fun due to their playful nature.
  • Animals in therapy work require for participants to develop empathy, nurturance, and responsibility, and model other skills like forgiveness and patience.

Visiting with a therapy dog may not be appropriate for everyone. Even though there are many benefits to working with therapy animals, there are risks involved in this type of program. For example: dogs may nibble, accidentally scratch, lick, lean up against a participant, and/or cause light bruising. These actions are not aggression but rather the dog’s way of interacting with the client. In addition, if the participant is allergic to dogs or is unaware of an allergy, the participant may suffer from an allergic reaction.  

 

I hereby give permission for (attendee's name(s)) to attend the Furry Friend Visit at the Spruce Grove Public Library. 

I, (attendee's/caregiver's name) individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, specifically assume any and all known and unknown risk of injury or illness, resulting from interacting with a therapy dog, which may include, but is not limited to: zoonotic disease transmission, scratching, nibbling, heavy leaning, jumping, light brushing, and/or licking by a therapy dog, and any unknown or known allergic reaction. 

I, (attendee's/caregiver's name) will treat the therapy dog and handler, all attendees, and library staff with courtesy and respect or I may be asked to leave the program. This may include if the participant exhibits problematic behavior toward the dog, including but not limited to: kicking, biting, pushing, hitting, pulling the tail/ears/paws, and/or pinching.

 

This information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act section 33(c). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at: Spruce Grove Public Library 35 Fifth Ave Spruce Grove Alberta T7X 2C5 or by telephone at 780-962-4423.

Program and Special Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
This program is for everyone! Online programs will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact the Programming Team at asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca or call us at 780-962-4423 ext. 0.  To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your soonest convenience.

Date:
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Time:
3:40pm - 3:50pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Audience:
  Adult (18-64)     All Ages (Family)     Children (5-8 years)     Seniors (65+)     Teen (13-17 years)     Youth (8-12 years)  
Categories:
  All Ages     Kids     Seniors     Teens  
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Spruce Grove Public Library
Library Programming

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