Georgetown Police Department Partners With Northeast Canines for School Visit by Service Dogs
Six Great Dane comfort dogs from Northeast Canine recently visited Georgetown Middle High School, through a collaboration with the Georgetown Police Department. From left, Northeast Canine Founder Megan Kokaras, Trainer Maggie Hackett, School Resource Officer Taylor Ford, and Trainer Devin Diberto. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Police Department)
GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore is pleased to share that the Georgetown Police Department recently collaborated with Northeast Canine for a visit by service dogs to Georgetown Middle High School.
School Resource Officer Taylor Ford, who volunteers with the non-profit, helped arrange the visit. Northeast Canine trains Great Danes as service dogs and matches them with first responders or veterans with mobility issues.
Six Great Danes -- Goose, Luna, Maverick, May, Sofia, and Thor -- visited Middle High School students and staff on Friday, Jan. 21, providing comfort and respite during the day. Thor and Luna are currently in training, and upon completion will be matched with a veteran who is in need.
“It was really great to see how much everyone enjoyed it. A lot of people said they were having a hard time and that this was the best part of their day,” Officer Ford said. “I hope to have Northeast Canine make routine visits to the school.”
“The pandemic has been trying for many of our schoolchildren,” Chief Cudmore said. “I commend Officer Ford for ensuring the social and emotional well-being of our students, and for helping to brighten their day. Programs like this show the value of a school resource officer to our community.”
More information about Northeast Canine can be found at their website, https://www.northeastcanine.com.
Amanda Girard, Middle School Coordinator for the Georgetown Public Schools, spends quality time with comfort dog Thor. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Police Department)
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
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