Folks stopping by our booth to learn about getting their dogs certified through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc.
This was our second year in a row attending the wonderful Greyhound Options Octoberfest held at Dufresne Park in Granby, MA. Bright Spot loves meeting all the sweet, gentle Greyhounds and their friendly owners.
Blue skies, sunshine, and 60 degree temperatures made the perfect autumn day for this annual event. We enjoyed talking to folks about their Greyhounds and telling them about our certification process. Most folks took our business card and a copy of our latest newsletter. In between talking to folks and admiring their dogs, we watched the fun activities planned for the dogs and their people. First up was bowling… most dogs bypassed the pins or jumped over them – but had lots of fun doing it. There was the look-alike contest, the softest fur contest, and most fun of all – the costume contest. Greyhounds love to dress up. The variety of get-ups was endless!
Bright Spot Max wearing his official therapy dog vest
Our Bright Spot members Wayne and Max came over to our Bright Spot booth to chat. Max was modeling his blue Bright Spot therapy dog vest for other Greyhounds to see. He looked mighty handsome! Wayne told us some of the adventures he and Max have had over the past year visiting two eldercare facilities. The team has plans to become a Bright Spot Reading Buddy Team and will soon begin their special Reading Buddy training.
Max modeling his fabulous “jester” cap
Later in the day, Max stopped by to show us his new jester hat made by one of the creative Greyhound Options members. Wish I could get one to fit my English Setters’ heads. They are adorable. Somehow, I don’t picture my dogs placidly keeping the jester cap on the rest of the afternoon like Max did.
These dogs are so, so very gentle and sweet. So quiet, too. They love being around people. Excellent qualities for therapy dog work. We hope many of the folks and dogs we met today will decide to become certified through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs like their friend Max.