Scheduled Visits - Week of January 31st

There are three visits scheduled for this week:


Wednesday, February 2nd @ 10:30 AM:
Edelman Children's Courthouse
201 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA

Imagine spending a day at the courthouse waiting to speak to judges and attorneys about your life. Now that's stress! Please come and add a little comic relief for good kids ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old. It'll put a smile on their faces and yours too. We can only take a maximum of 6 teams for this visit, but NEED a minimum of 4 teams to avoid having to cancel. And be sure to bring your $5 parking ticket inside for validation.

Saturday, February 5th @ 9:00 AM:
Anne Douglas Center
310 Winston Street
Los Angeles, CA

This will be our first visit to this location. The center is LA Mission's Women's and Children's Outreach Facility. In addition to food and shelter, the center provides services such as counseling, job training and placement, medical services and child programs. Our group will be assisting with the Mommy and Me program that helps mothers with young children.
*We can only take 3 dogs, and will be driving together. So please meet at K9s Only at 8:15 AM on 2/5.

Saturday, February 5th @ 10:30 AM:
Jewish Home for the Aging / Eisenberg Village
1885 Victory Blvd.,
Reseda, CA

This will be our first visit in February to the Jewish Home for the Aging. We all meet at the parking lot benches 5 minutes prior to our start time. If you have any questions, please call Andy at: (818) 458-3822.

Lend A Paw at the ECF Kayne Eras Center

On Wednesday, January 26th, 7 dog/handler teams from our Lend A Paw Program went to Culver City to visit the students of the ECF Kayne Eras Center; Jessica, Jane and their dog Caspy, Lisa and Ash, Jennifer and Lucy, Audrey and Calli, Terry and Belle, Jim and Daisy, and Susan and Dex, all dedicated their time to bring joy to many students ranging in age from 5 to 22 years old.

Belle shared a little dance with this young lady under the supervision of handler, Terry.

When this young men asked for a kiss, Calli was very happy to oblige!

Everyone loved Ash! One student nicknamed him "the big teddy bear".

Daisy made this young boy smile when she started licking his hand while held by her handler, Jim.

Our Lend A Paw volunteers met with the students, introduced their dogs and answered many questions. The dogs provided an outlet for social interactions and stimulation. Some of the students were interested in learning about dog care while others were just happy to pet the animals.

Susan and Dex have visited the school before and this young student recognized them immediately. Here he is getting ready to take Dex for a walk.

Making a child smile is what Caspy does best. And he gets rewarded by a kiss from his handler, Jane.

Lucy was in heaven, getting lots of attention and even some belly rubs!

There were so many joyous moments; like a boy who buried his face into Ash's fur and kept saying that he is sooo soft; or the group of elementary school children sitting in a circle calling Dex onto their laps to give him big hugs; and even the teenagers who excitedly learned how to ask Lucy to "shake". Whatever the student's challenges and difficulties are, the therapy dogs were certainly able to make them forget about them for a little while. And that's what the Lend A Paw program is all about!

Story and Photography by Nathalie Seguin

Scheduled Visits - Week of January 24th

There is one scheduled Lend A Paw visit for this week:

Wednesday, January 26th @ 11:00 AM:
ECF Kayne Eras School
5350 Machado Road
Culver City, CA

Lend A Paw is loved at this school for at-risk challenged students. Please come and help us bring joy and miracles. Ample parking across the street near Pavillions. Jane's cell: 310-963-2272.

Scheduled Visits - Week of January 17th

There are two scheduled Lend A Paw visits this week:

Wednesday, January 19th @ 1:30 PM:
New Horizons
15725 Parthenia St.
North Hills, CA

This is an indoor visit to the classrooms at this facility for developmentally challenged adults. The students love taking a break from their work to visit with the dogs! We can take up to 4 dogs and handlers.

Saturday, January 22nd @ 10:30 AM:
Jewish Home for the Aging / Eisenberg Village
18855 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, CA

Please join Andy and Bailer for Lend A Paw's second visit of the New Year to this facility. The residents look forward to their hugs and kisses from the dogs. If you have any questions, contact Andy at: (818) 458-3822.

Scheduled Visits - Week of January 10th

There is only one scheduled Lend A Paw visit this week:

Gabi loves to give kisses to her friends!

Wednesday, January 12th @ 12:00 PM:
New Horizons
15725 Parthenia St
North Hills, CA

This is an outdoor visit to a fabulous facility for developmentally challenged adults. We need up to 6 dogs and handlers.The individuals there really look forward to their monthly hugs and kisses!

Scheduled Visists - Week of January 3rd

There is only one Lend A Paw scheduled visit for this week:

Wednesday, January 5th @ 10:30 AM:
Edelman Childrens Courthouse
201 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA

Imagine spending the day at the courthouse waiting to speak with judges and attorneys about your life. Now that's stress!
Please come and add a little comic relief for good kids ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old. It will put a smile on their faces and yours too! We need 6 therapy teams maximum for this visit. be sure to bring your parking ticket inside with you so you can get it validated.