Charlotte’s Litter
Charlotte’s Litter, a program supported by Newtown Kindness, was founded in honor of Charlotte Helen Bacon, a young avid dog lover, who tragically lost her life on December 14, 2012 in Sandy Hook, CT. We, her family and friends, received comfort and love bestowed upon us from local Comfort and Therapy dogs. In honor of our Charlotte and the care we received, Charlotte’s Litter was founded.
Our Mission
Advocate and support appropriate therapy dog programs in educational and societal settings by connecting resources and experienced people as well as providing input and guidance to parents and educators.
Get Involved
Therapy Dogs can help children in so many ways from literacy to stress management and beyond. We want to talk to and hear from Parents, Educators and Owners/Handlers of Therapy Dogs.
We are starting the conversation with a personal message from our family to each of you.
Our Book Publications
To find out more about our books and share the power of the human and canine relationships with your children, please visit us at http://www.gooddogsgreatlisteners.com/.
News & Events
NC State University – Veterinary Medicine News
February 28, 2017 - 0 Comments“Learning of Charlotte and her dream not long afterwards, members of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)...
Creative Child: The Power of Pets and Comfort Animals by JoAnn Bacon
February 8, 2017 - 0 CommentsJoAnn Bacon’s article, “The Power of Pets and Comfort Animals,” is featured in Creative Child. Read the full article: http://www.creativechild.com/articles/view/national-pet-month-the-power-of-pets-and-comfort-animals#page_title
Hooplaha – On This Anniversary Of Sandy Hook: Therapy Dogs Heal To Honor Late Sandy Hook Student
June 8, 2016 - 0 CommentsHooplaha, a great friend of Charolotte’s Litter, interviewed the Bacon’s and others in West Haven, Connecticut at the organization’s...
Women’s Day – The Dogs Of Newtown
March 4, 2016 - 0 CommentsCharlotte’s Litter, “The Dogs of Newtown” and “Good Dogs, Great Listeners” were all part of an article that appeared...
TIME Ideas Book Section – “Sandy Hook Parents: How We Honor Our Daughter’s Memory”
January 12, 2016 - 0 CommentsTIME Ideas hosts the world’s leading voices, providing commentary on events in news, society, and culture. The publication features an...
Dogster – Family Turns Sandy Hook Tragedy Into Therapy Dog Mission
December 15, 2015 - 0 CommentsDogster’s Anne Forline interviewed JoAnn and Joel Bacon about Charlotte’s Litter, “Good Dogs, Great Listeners,” and “The Dogs of...
Parents of Sandy Hook Victim Start Therapy Dog Program in Their Daughter’s Memory
November 30, 2015 - 0 CommentsThe American Kennel Club spoke to JoAnn Bacon about starting Charlotte’s Litter and the Bacon’s books, “Good Dogs, Great...
Newtown Kindness Fundraiser
November 7, 2015 - 0 CommentsTickets available at www.nkirvingplaza.eventbrite.com
Charlotte’s Litter on WTNH CT Style
November 7, 2015 - 0 CommentsCharlotte Bacon’s family joins Teresa to talk about Charlotte’s life and also how they started Charlotte’s Litter. Click here...
Guy Bacon Honored By Newtown School Board of Education
November 7, 2015 - 0 CommentsGuy Bacon, Newtown Middle School student and the author of The Dogs of Newtown, accepts a Certificate of Achievement...
Charlotte’s Litter Visits Hawley Elementary School
November 2, 2015 - 0 CommentsThroughout the day on Wednesday, May 13, Hawley Elementary School students were visited by therapy dogs, handlers, and representatives...
‘Charlotte’s Litter Awareness Day’ to honor Newtown Victim’s memory with doggy therapy
November 1, 2015 - 0 CommentsClick here to watch WFSB Channel 3 coverage on Charlotte’s Litter Awareness Day
Charlotte’s Litter is one of the many programs sponsored by the Newtown Kindness organization.
To learn more about how to get involved with Newtown Kindness or its programs, please visit our website below.