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Greetings, from Guardian Whiskers!

Welcome to our newest Book Buddies therapy teams!

Please join us in welcoming four new Book Buddies therapy teams: Missy and Koda, Patti and Maximus, Terrie and Lily, and Tami and Darby. We'll introduce you to Missy and Koda first, and then the others in the following e-newsletters.

Here are some fun facts about Koda!

Age:  3 years old

Type of Dog:  Golden Retriever/Yellow Labrador mix

History:  Koda had a career change before becoming a part of Missy's life and a Book Buddy! Since puppyhood, Koda was being trained as a guide dog through Leader Dogs for the Blind and almost graduated from the program, except he had an unbreakable habit. Koda was a little too fond of counter-surfing! Koda's failure was Missy's gain. She learned about Koda's dismissal from his training and added him to her family.

Animal sibling:  Kevin, also a therapy dog

Favorite treat:  Cucumbers

Favorite trick:  Down. Koda has flying downs!

Favorite activity:  Play! Koda will play with all dogs and kids.

Favorite season:  Winter

Special skill:  Koda will take other dogs for walks, by grabbing hold of their leashes.

Favorite way to relax:  Upside down

Favorite book genre:  Any books on cowboys

Nickname:  Corn Dog

Guinea Pig Recipe

We are delighted to share with you a poem written by Rosa, a young reader who attends our Book Buddies reading program.

Guinea Pig Recipe

A cage

Dried up food

Treats

Water

Hay

Lots of Love

A Dash of Kindness

A little bit of braveness

Two names - like Scooter and Chewy

And beautiful guinea pigs to care for

After reading books to Book Buddy Lenny the Guinea Pig, Rosa was inspired to add two guinea pigs to her family. Says Jessica, her mother: "The opportunity that Rosa gets to interact with the dogs (and Lenny!) at Guardian Whiskers every month has sparked and encouraged Rosa's interest in animals and creativity."

The Book Buddies Reading Program takes place...

every second Saturday of the month at City Dog Vet Clinic (1004 E. Washington Ave. in Madison) from 9:30 - 11:25 am. Reserve a free 20-minute reading session here , by email , or calling/texting (608) 886-8849. 

AND...  every second Wednesday at Valor (for residents only) from 5-7 pm. Reserve a 20-minute reading spot by email or calling/texting (608) 886-8849.

was emailed yesterday, on Thursday, September 14. If you are participating, check your email inbox! The writing prompt will be emailed next week, on Thursday, September 21. Stories are due on Monday, September 25. We can't wait to read the stories and share the finalists with you!

It's not too late to join! A writer who is 18 years and younger can still sign up in time to receive the writing prompt if they sign up by Thursday, September 21. More info at www.taradiddle.org .

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Thank you for being a part of our community. See you next month with more exciting news to share!

- Kat and Michelle

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