10/19/2026
4-Legged Therapy for Some Very Deserving Teachers! ❤️
The principal of Riverwood Elementary School reached out to us last month about bringing some rescue dogs to the school on a teacher workday so their hardworking staff could enjoy a little 4-legged therapy. 🐕 We were happy to oblige! Buddy, Gingerbread, Zuri, and Koda spent a couple of hours spreading smiles, soaking up attention, and providing some puppy love!
Buddy has a knack for winning people over with his calm presence. He's impossible not to love! Gingerbread and Zuri were sweet with everyone they met, but apparently thought the best part of the day was having a buddy to romp around with! 🤣
But we were most THRILLED to be able to take our big boy, Koda, to this event! Koda isn't always his best self around other dogs because he wasn't properly socialized by his former family as a puppy. So he typically has to skip events at places like breweries, where there are unfamiliar dogs who might run up to him, etc. This was the PERFECT opportunity for Koda to get out there and show people how wonderful he is! He was sweet, gentle, and beautifully behaved, happily accepting hugs and attention from everyone and showing off what a wonderful companion he can be. He's truly a big teddy bear! 🐻
We are so glad the dogs brought a little joy and relaxation to the teachers' day! And outings like this are just as valuable for our rescue dogs. They get to experience new places, meet new people, practice their social skills, and, hopefully, catch the eye of someone who might offer them a forever home. We are so glad Riverwood Elementary invited us to be a part of their teacher workday!
Buddy, Gingerbread, Zuri, and Koda are all available for adoption! Apply at redbarnrescue.com to meet them!