17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Inc.

17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Inc. Learn about the 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc, the dogs and the great work they do for the Bruscato, Bella, and Bruce back in November 2013.

This program started with a meeting with States Attorney Joseph P. Our first case was in February 2014 with a client at Carrie Lynn Center. They worked with the States Attorney on the case, until the time came where the client was needed to testify in court. At that time Bella and Bruce comforted the child in court. The child was able to testify to the Judge she was able to make her Ruling. After their first time in court, they were there quite often. In December 2017, Bruce spoke to a group meeting with Chief Judge Joseph McGraw, after that meeting we were officially known as 17th Judicial Circuit Court Volunteer Therapy Dog Program. The group started to grow. Today we have 14 Dogs and 13 Handlers. In November of 2018 we saw a need to form a non-profit status for our therapy dog program. We are always looking for good handlers and therapy dogs to join our team.

Merry Christmas from Bie!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Bie!

Whisper and Rosie want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
12/24/2025

Whisper and Rosie want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Elly and Oliver wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!
12/24/2025

Elly and Oliver wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

Storm says Merry Christmas everyone, stay safe!
12/23/2025

Storm says Merry Christmas everyone, stay safe!

The Shelties, Annie and Maddie wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!
12/23/2025

The Shelties, Annie and Maddie wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!

Daisy says Merry Christmas - she had a lot of holiday photo shoots.
12/23/2025

Daisy says Merry Christmas - she had a lot of holiday photo shoots.

Maggie says Merry Christmas!!
12/22/2025

Maggie says Merry Christmas!!

Whisper, Ethel, and Roxi visited the 3 Police District Offices. They were invited upstairs at District 2 to visit the d...
12/16/2025

Whisper, Ethel, and Roxi visited the 3 Police District Offices. They were invited upstairs at District 2 to visit the detectives. They and their humans had a rewarding time ♥️

Remi and Spritz visited with the students at the Founders Memorial Library during finals yesterday.
12/05/2025

Remi and Spritz visited with the students at the Founders Memorial Library during finals yesterday.

Today our organization was presented a grant check by the Kiwanis Club of Rockford
12/03/2025

Today our organization was presented a grant check by the Kiwanis Club of Rockford

Two Corgis and a Feist walked into the Courthouse! 🤩 Britney, Whisper and Roxi visited the Courthouse and Criminal Justi...
10/28/2025

Two Corgis and a Feist walked into the Courthouse! 🤩 Britney, Whisper and Roxi visited the Courthouse and Criminal Justice on Monday. They studied in the Law Library about canine rights. Britney instructed Roxi and Whisper about how to legally demand more treats.

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2205 S. Perryville Road #125
Cherry Valley, IL
61108

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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