This week, I wrote a feature story about Crisis Center North's Victim Assistance Canine, Penny. Penny works with Crisis Center North to provide victims of domestic violence with comfort, both in counseling sessions and in the courtroom. I had the pleasure of speaking with her owner and Executive Director of Crisis Center North, Grace Coleman. During our interview, we talked about many things including Penny's training method, what her work consists of on a day-to-day basis, and all of the wonderful awards she has received over the years. Penny also stopped by the Penn State Beaver for a quick photo shoot.
Penny is the first canine in Allegheny County to do work in the court system and has received many exceptional awards during her five years of working at Crisis Center North. The work Penny does is more extensive than most therapy dogs. Penny is in a position where she needs to do more than solely provide comfort to victims. She is responsible for thinking on her own and providing assessments when needed. The work she does for the center is truly one of a kind and they are extremely grateful for her service.
To read the entire story and learn more about Penny and the amazing work she does with Crisis Center North, click here.
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