Dog Adoption Day to Be Held at REACH School

The St. Lambert Underdog Club Dog Adoption Extravaganza will be held Sat. Nov. 27 at REACH School, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

It's the first St. Lambert Dog Adoption event! Dogs will be there to give you a little one on one sugar! Organizers are hoping to find some wonderful pooches a permanent (and very lucky) home and spread the word about fostering, too. At very least, stop by and say 'how do'!

Beyond the obvious specially trained dogs, such as seeing eye dogs, it is well known that pets and dogs in particular can be great additions for families with special needs.

Here are ten reasons why pets are a good thing for kids (or adults!) with special needs.

1. Unconditional love
2. Companionship
3. Accomplishment
4. Exercise
5. Responsibility
6. Learning about animals
7. Communication
8. Organization
9. Money skills
10. Problem solving

(see the link for the longer explanations)