by Shelly Pacyna | Mar 10, 2019 | Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Service Dog, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
What can be better than getting some TLC from our K-9 volunteers? Nada. Mark your calendars! On March 15-17, M.A.S.T. will be back at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo! We are excited to tell you that we will be a vendor at booths 122 and 123, on the first floor at the...
by Shelly Pacyna | Mar 1, 2019 | Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
Even though the temperatures don’t remind us much of spring, this happy guy puts a spring in your step after you’ve met him! He is a very familiar face week to week at Advocate IL Masonic Medical Center. Let’s meet the MASTdog of March, this...
by Shelly Pacyna | Feb 1, 2019 | Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
It’s that time! Our MASTdog of February is a busy and highly trained wonder-dog. Since it’s almost Valentines day, let’s meet a dog that will steal your heart! Read on to get to know her. What is your name? My name is Pearl Lehrke or my official AKC...
by Shelly Pacyna | Jan 1, 2019 | Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
Happy New Year from your friends at MAST! Let’s meet our MASTdog of January! He was in one of the original MAST classes at TOPs in Grayslake, and he is a sweetheart. MAST is lucky to have him. Maybe you’ll see him out and about at one of our events this...
by Shelly Pacyna | Dec 4, 2018 | Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Service Dog, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
The seasons are changing, so Happy holidays from MAST! We hope you have a joyful time with your families. Ready to meet someone joyful? For our MASTdog of December, we have a really happy adventurer! This girl loves to go camping with her dad. She enjoys joining him...
by Shelly Pacyna | Nov 1, 2018 | AKC, Certification, Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs, MAST, MAST dog program, Therapy Dogs, training, Volunteer
Happy November! This month we have a really sweet, beautiful dog who MAST is so thankful for. Recently, she’s been to IL Masonic Hospital and a Beach Park School sharing her calm and friendly demeanor and showing young and old alike just what therapy dogs can...