My Nonprofit Reviews
JMinesKrings
Review for North Star Foundation, Storrs, CT, USA
I was asked to help teach some tricks and special behaviors to two lovely Golden Retrievers (Angel and Molly) who were bred to be placed with families with children with special needs, in particular, those on the Autism spectrum. These dogs and their foster "mom" were such a pleasure to work with, and the founder of the organization was so helpful and supportive--it made the whole experience delightful. I spent many hours working with the dogs and the foster mom, and we saw so much learning and progress on the part of the dogs. I know these dogs will be bringing so much joy and support to people...it gives me great pleasure to know I have been a small part of that process.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Observing how members of the public interact with these trained dogs. I see how people gravitate towards them, and how they bring people together.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would just see that they have the resources --funds, space, trainers, foster homes--to do the important work they are doing. There is so much need for this sort of "low-tech" but very compassionate way of re-connecting Autistic children with their family and helping them learn to communicate with the world. Dogs don't judge. They just love! We can all use a lot more of that!! And THESE dogs are super lovers!!
