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Wethersfield board recognizes Webb Elementary’s therapy dog “Lenny”
Summary
At the Jan. 13 Wethersfield Board of Education meeting, parents, students and handlers introduced Lenny, a therapy dog trained by BluePath Service Dogs who will work with students at Webb Elementary; the board and community praised the program and discussed handler training and schedules.
Kirsten Gilberto, foster parent of Lenny, introduced the therapy dog to the Wethersfield Board of Education on Jan. 13 and described Lenny’s role at Webb Elementary. "We are very proud to be the foster parents," Gilberto said, noting the dog’s positive effect on students and staff. Student presenters described how Lenny greets students, helps with reading and calms students experiencing…
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