Our Animals

Why animals are so important. 

Animals can help socialize children and increase verbal skills. In this way, pets give not only social and emotional support but also cognitive language skill support to children. A pet’s simple presence provides verbal stimulus to help your child practice talking and socializing with another being.

Pets and animals in general can be very therapeutic for children.  Children can immediately relate to animals because they sense the animals are unconditional in their love and affection. At Greenspace we have a service dog “Winston” who spends his days, playing with and helping children with transitions and daily activities. We also have several ducks, laying hens, silkies and frizzle chicks. Leanne also brings her French Bulldog “Boz” in daily for lots of pats and cuddles.