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.

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.

Daisy, Rosie and Whisper attended the pumpkin carving event at Rockford Police District 2 last night.
10/24/2025

Daisy, Rosie and Whisper attended the pumpkin carving event at Rockford Police District 2 last night.

Dora, Gale, & Mary Ellen at Everest in Belvidere. Jake was dressed like a bat!
10/24/2025

Dora, Gale, & Mary Ellen at Everest in Belvidere. Jake was dressed like a bat!

The students at Auburn had a surprise birthday party for Spritz's 8th birthday.
10/23/2025

The students at Auburn had a surprise birthday party for Spritz's 8th birthday.

We are so happy to announce that have a beautiful new website for you to visit. Please visit it and learn all about our...
10/22/2025

We are so happy to announce that have a beautiful new website for you to visit. Please visit it and learn all about our dogs and all they do for the community.

Learn how 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers offer relief and joy through certified visits to schools and courtrooms.

Roxi the Feist met new friends at Police District # 3. They had a great 'chat.' Whisper joined her for the visits at...
10/10/2025

Roxi the Feist met new friends at Police District # 3. They had a great 'chat.' Whisper joined her for the visits at Police district 1 and 3. Thank you officers and staff for your warm welcome ❤️

Maddie and Oliver visited the Juvenile Justice Center last week.
09/09/2025

Maddie and Oliver visited the Juvenile Justice Center last week.

Visiting Rock Valley College today to welcome the students for another year.
08/27/2025

Visiting Rock Valley College today to welcome the students for another year.

Therapy dogs at Constance Lane Elementary today.
08/14/2025

Therapy dogs at Constance Lane Elementary today.

We also participated in the National Night Out at the downtown Rockford location, where our teams helped draw a great tu...
08/07/2025

We also participated in the National Night Out at the downtown Rockford location, where our teams helped draw a great turnout and many smiles.

Teams were out in the community for National Night Out. Here are pics from Harlem High School. The pups visited with c...
08/06/2025

Teams were out in the community for National Night Out. Here are pics from Harlem High School. The pups visited with countless people and brought even more smiles.

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

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
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