Paz was first dog allowed to accompany a victim into courtroom for her impact statement

[charlotte bednarsh]

It's been an exciting week.  Paz was allowed by a New York State Supreme Court judge to accompany the kidnapping victim he had been supporting, into the courtroom and remain with her during the entire sentencing hearing of the man who had kidnapped her, and her two year old child.  He remained next to her when she confronted the man, and gave her impact statement.  When we arrived at the NY State Supreme Court, we were surrounded by flashing cameras and reporters who had gotten word that a therapy dog was being allowed into the courtroom to help the victim of a very high profile case.  The judge allowed the reporters into the courtroom as long as they did not take pictures of the victim or give her name.  We were followed by the reporters after the proceedings and Paz acted like a pro.  He lay down and began to lick the lens of the cameraman who had stooped down to get a headshot of Paz.  The story appeared in the NY Post, NY Daily News and the NY TImes.

Here is the link to the NY Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/10/nyregion/therapy-dog-helps-woman-...

Hers is the link to the Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/man-60-life-prison-im...

I am so very proud of my goofy boy who was able to provide incredible support to this courageous victim and help her confront the evil person who committed this awful crime.  The judge said that in all his years on the bench, he had never seen such horrific acts committed on a young woman and child, and he sentenced the man to 60 years to life!

Our doodles are just amazing!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Well done Paz and Charley.  Well done.  It couldn't have been easy at times. This brought me to tears. Paz you are amazing.  The weld is better with you in it.  Big hugs to you both.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Great job!  Paz, you are an angel and pretty darned cute, too!  XOXOXO

[Karen and Bridget]

Great job Paz and Charlotte!!