“ Greetings. My name is Catherine, and I am new to the South Shore from CT. I am the proud Mom of a rescued Greyhound, Cosmo. I would love to raise awareness of these special "children" and how they are mistreated-and the love they have to share! ”

“ Hello, I am the Director of Volunteer Services for a Hospice, that has patients throughout MA. I also have a 5 month old therapy dog at home. I am in need of pet therapists in the North Shore to visit with terminally ill patients at a Nursing Home ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love spending time with my lab, we would love to meet some cape cod friends ”

“ Hello- My husband and I would like to know more about how to train our yellow lab to be a pet who can share his love and enthusiasm for life with others. Shiloh, our 2 year old lab, recently lost his partner and mother of his puppies, and is in nee ”

“ Proud owner (and desperately in love) with a 2 year old cockapoo named Mira. Have been interested in therapy dog training for years prior to finding Mira. I currently work with Seniors and Children and would love to have Mira do more official work. ”

“ I want local Chihuahua Meetups because our little Lucy likes other little dogs. ”

“ Hey. I joined this site because my pembrook welsh corgi has degenerative bone disease. It is very hard for her to walk, and she was severe arthritis in all of her legs. I would like for her to do some water therapy, get out of the house and have fun! ”

“ Audrey is a two-year-old yellow lab mix who was adopted from Labs4Rescue in October 2007. ”

“ Hi, I have a beautiful sweet red heeler named Sequoia who loves to make everyone around her feel great inside. I would be considered plain selfish if I kept a gift like this to myself. ”

“ Hello, I have always worked with special populations. My Polly was a wonderful therapy dog with children and seniors. I am dogless now. I hope to train and have a pooch soon. Anyone know about assistance dogs for folks emotional challenges? Michelle ”

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“ Hi, Vinnie has a great temperment and I think he would be great for seniors and kids that would like to be cheered up and spend time with him. ”

“ Hi, I'm Marianne & I have a 6month old bully dog named RocksAnn (Roxxie) She has completed "puppy" classes & will be starting her next set/seies of classes in late Feb. What do we need to do to become "therapy certified" Please help. ”

“ I want local Women's Social Meetups because of my work, and because I tend to be shy at making connections. ”

“ I have a wonderful Cavalier, Toby, who loves everyone. Would love to share him with people in need of a smile! ”

“ I'm a mental health therapist finishing up dissertation for a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Would love for my dog (Lab mix) to be able to work as a therapy dog. ”