17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Inc.

17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Inc. Learn about the 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc, the dogs and the great work they do for the Bruscato, Bella, and Bruce back in November 2013.

This program started with a meeting with States Attorney Joseph P. Our first case was in February 2014 with a client at Carrie Lynn Center. They worked with the States Attorney on the case, until the time came where the client was needed to testify in court. At that time Bella and Bruce comforted the child in court. The child was able to testify to the Judge she was able to make her Ruling. After

their first time in court, they were there quite often. In December 2017, Bruce spoke to a group meeting with Chief Judge Joseph McGraw, after that meeting we were officially known as 17th Judicial Circuit Court Volunteer Therapy Dog Program. The group started to grow. Today we have 14 Dogs and 13 Handlers. In November of 2018 we saw a need to form a non-profit status for our therapy dog program. We are always looking for good handlers and therapy dogs to join our team.

Therapy dogs at Constance Lane Elementary today.
08/14/2025

Therapy dogs at Constance Lane Elementary today.

We also participated in the National Night Out at the downtown Rockford location, where our teams helped draw a great tu...
08/07/2025

We also participated in the National Night Out at the downtown Rockford location, where our teams helped draw a great turnout and many smiles.

Teams were out in the community for National Night Out. Here are pics from Harlem High School. The pups visited with c...
08/06/2025

Teams were out in the community for National Night Out. Here are pics from Harlem High School. The pups visited with countless people and brought even more smiles.

A trio of therapy dogs visiting the Winnebago County Courthouse today. Janice with Roxie, Claudia with Whisper, and Sh...
07/29/2025

A trio of therapy dogs visiting the Winnebago County Courthouse today. Janice with Roxie, Claudia with Whisper, and Sheri with Buddy.

Whisper, Daisy and Buddy made a special visit to the Sheriffs Department Police Youth Academy this afternoon.
07/22/2025

Whisper, Daisy and Buddy made a special visit to the Sheriffs Department Police Youth Academy this afternoon.

Agnis, paying respect to Nyx at Police District 3.
06/12/2025

Agnis, paying respect to Nyx at Police District 3.

From Claudia & Whisper - The 2024-2025 Lincoln Middle School Yearbook. Whisper and I were thrilled that her photo is in...
06/04/2025

From Claudia & Whisper -

The 2024-2025 Lincoln Middle School Yearbook. Whisper and I were thrilled that her photo is in the book. The creators made LOOK ALIKE pages where they compared teachers and Principal Mr. Sayre to cartoon characters. They said Whisper was like sweet Dug from the movie Up. Thanks Lincoln for a great year.

Thank you all who came out to Constance Lane elementary school tonight. There were a couple more dogs than pictured, an...
05/30/2025

Thank you all who came out to Constance Lane elementary school tonight. There were a couple more dogs than pictured, and it seems our photographer completely cut out Dawn and Ethel! It was a good night with lots of visits and smiles.

The end of the school year is just around the corner - Daisy made her last visit for the year at Welsh Elementary, even ...
05/29/2025

The end of the school year is just around the corner - Daisy made her last visit for the year at Welsh Elementary, even getting a story read to her. She loves her visits.

Agnis, Annie and Jake visited at Beyer early childhood family fun night
05/29/2025

Agnis, Annie and Jake visited at Beyer early childhood family fun night

Jake Jr and Sage visited Harlem Township’s Meet and Greet this morning.
05/29/2025

Jake Jr and Sage visited Harlem Township’s Meet and Greet this morning.

Maddie and Daisy at Welsh Elementary this morning.
05/15/2025

Maddie and Daisy at Welsh Elementary this morning.

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