October was full of important moments that remind us why we love what we do.
Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to this month!
Superheroes with stories to tell
This month, we introduced our therapy dogs through our Superheroes campaign, sharing their individual stories, personalities and the little things that make each of them special.
Every dog has something different to bring to our team. Through this campaign, we wanted to help our community get to know the dogs behind our work and understand that each of them has their own way of making a difference.
Because behind every superhero is a story worth knowing and we’re happy we got to share theirs with you!
Partnership with Iulius Mall Cluj
This month, we had a collaboration with Iulius Mall Cluj and we joined their “Work from Outside Day” at Iulius Park with our therapy alpacas and therapy dogs, meeting people, answering questions, and introducing our four-legged team members to the community. We were welcomed with smiles, curiosity, and plenty of enthusiasm, making it a lovely opportunity to share more about what we do.
Our partnership also brought visibility to our Superheroes campaign, which was displayed on screens at Iulius Mall. Through this campaign, more people could discover the individual stories and personalities of our therapy dogs and learn about the important role they play in our work.
We’re grateful to Iulius Mall Cluj for welcoming us, supporting our mission and helping our four-legged superheroes reach a wider audience. Partnerships like this remind us how much we can achieve when organizations come together around a shared purpose.
Team updates
This month, we welcomed two new members to our team: Gvantsa, our new intern, and Ksenia, who joined us as a volunteer.
Every new person brings fresh ideas, different experiences and their own way of contributing to our mission.
We’re happy to have Gvantsa and Ksenia with us and look forward to everything we’ll accomplish together!
October was also a month of goodbyes, as our intern Ana and volunteers Eylul and Pietro finished their time with Dog Assist.
We want to thank all three of them from the bottom of our hearts for their dedication, the time they gave us and everything they contributed during their time here. Each person who becomes part of our team leaves something behind and we’re grateful they were part of our journey.
Company visit
This month, our team planned a visit to Marsh (formerly Darwin Cluj), a company we have collaborated with for many years. Partnerships like this one are built over time, so it meant a lot to be welcomed with such warmth and so many smiling faces. It reminded us that behind every collaboration are people who care about the same things we do.
We also had visitors of our own. After visiting the Airport Labs team at the beginning of the year, we invited them to see what their support has helped make possible. They spent time with our team and met all our dogs and alpacas. Seeing the impact of their involvement up close is one of the best ways to understand it, and we were happy to share a glimpse of our work with them.
School visits
This month, our educational programs brought us together with more than 30 classes of children from Cluj, both at their schools and at our center. Our dogs got to introduce themselves, while the children had the chance to ask questions, learn and practice what they discovered.
Our conversations covered: How to interact safely with dogs, How to read a dog’s signals and emotions, Aggression and why a dog might react the way it does, Bullying and respect, for animals and for each other, Volunteering and how children can get involved.
Our colleagues deliver these educational programs regularly, helping children build safer, kinder relationships with animals and the people around them. And if you ask our dogs, they’d probably tell you it’s their favorite part of the week!
Want to bring a Dog Assist educational program to your school or class? Get in touch, we’d love to talk.
Alpacaccino is coming back!
Our favourite kind of gathering brings together curious people, wonderful animals and the simple joy of spending time together.
We are back and on November 14, we’re inviting you to join us for another Alpacaccino, where you’ll get to meet our therapy alpacas and dogs, enjoy some coffee and take part in activities in a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’ve joined us before or are coming for the first time, we’d love to see you there. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come meet the animals who make our work so special.
Keep an eye on our social media for more details: https://fb.me/e/9P7HPO81r
October was a month of meaningful connections, new beginnings, and small steps toward a kinder world for both people and animals. Thank you for being part of our journey!