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Governor and First Lady announce the next 6 therapy dogs to be placed throughout the state CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in Communities In Schools sites across West Virginia as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. The addition Read More…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice has announced the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program for Berkeley Springs High School. The dog introduced is named Penny. She is a Yellow Labrador. “I am very happy that we were able to place Skye in beautiful Berkeley Springs,” First Lady Justice Read More…
FRANKLIN, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program for Pendleton County Middle/High School. The dog introduced is named Penny. She is a Yellow Labrador. “Penny is going to be an amazing addition to Pendleton County Middle/High School”, First Lady Justice said. “This is a great Read More…
ELKINS, WV — Students at Elkins High School welcomed a four-legged friend into their school today. The school hosted an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Tora. She is a Yellow Labrador. “I can already tell that Tora Read More…
CHAPMANVILLE, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice visited Chapmanville Intermediate School today for an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Malfoy. He is a Yellow Labrador.“I’m thrilled to be at Chapmanville Intermediate to welcome Malfoy today,” First Lady Justice said. Read More…
WAYNE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Wayne Elementary School for a “Pup Rally” today to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Winnie. She is an Apricot and White Labradoodle.“It is my pleasure to welcome Read More…
11/16/2022 LENORE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Lenore PK-8 School for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Kylo. He is a Black Lab. “Kylo is going to be Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the next seven schools that will receive certified therapy dogs as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. “Bringing these seven additional dogs into our Friends With Paws therapy dog program will greatly enhance our Communities In Schools initiative,” First Lady Read More…
Program in collaboration with West Virginia Communities In Schools Nonprofit, State Department of EducationCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the first statewide school therapy dog program in West Virginia. The program, called Friends With Paws, will place certified therapy dogs in schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for Read More…
