Big Furry Friends Animal Assisted Team

peppermint patty (far left), linus (center), and cooper (far right) have been working in a pre-kindergarten through 5th-grade school system since the beginning of 2017. our reading program~bffs reading buddies, starting in september of 2017. starting the program with two bffs reaching a total of 20 reading bffs, today, that come to read to the dogs on a daily basis. throughout the day, many bffs come to spend time with the dogs. they perform tricks together along with spending quiet quality time in the cozy corner. we have developed a meet and greet program for the bffs to assist with decreasing separation anxiety. we provide wonderful comfort for those in need and guide the bffs that need a brain break. not only do we aid in decreasing anxiety, but we also help develop social skills and make a special relationship between us and the students. we make coming to school fun, exciting, and safe.