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A therapy dog that came to calm WA students during 2020.

Therapy dogs help WA students take a pause

Julianna St. Paul Feb 26, 2020

On Thursday, January 23, Westford Academy’s club NOWA, an acronym for 'No One Walks Alone' brought in therapy dogs to the school to help students who were stressed about midterms. NOWA brought in three dogs and their owners to the aux gym. There were different times set up for each grade to go down...

Juniors Alli Dipietro (left) and Ashya Singh (right) volunteering at Great Dog Rescue

Beyond Animal Rights Club lends a helping hand

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2017

Calling all animal lovers - WA’s newest club, Beyond Animal Rights Club (B. A. R. C.), gives students an excuse to play with canines while also giving back to the community. With a goal of making a difference in animal shelters, Westford Academy juniors Alli Dipietro and Ashya Singh made B.A.R.C. a...

Approved and wanting more.

No-bake, yummy peanut butter treats

Rachel Wright, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2017

Anyone that has a dog and likes to do special things for them on their birthdays or on a holiday should make his or her own dog treats. My dog loves to eat, even as she is getting old, so it is easier to play with her when using food instead of the millions of toys she has. When I heard of this recipe,...

Then take them out and that is it.

Yummy Strawberry Ice Cream For Dogs and People

Rachel Wright Jan 20, 2017

Anyone who has a dog that loves to eat everything people eat, should try to make these dog ice cream treats. This is very simple recipe to make, and it takes up to an hour but most of that time is keeping it in the freezer. When I made this a few days ago, my dog absolutely loved it.

Dramatization of a student backpack being searched.

Who let the dogs out?

Nov 16, 2012

By Alex Gounaris Staff Writer During the early morning of November 16, Westford Academy opened its doors to eight search dogs, primarily German Shepards and a few mutts. These canine drug warriors were brought from the Westford Police Department, as well as Tewksbury and other surrounding towns. According...