For the last several months, Magic has been working with 'special needs' children. Snowstar Kennels is very proud to announce that; on Oct 20, 2013; Magic was certified as a St John Ambulance Therapy dog. Magic has already passed 250 visits and totalled up some 800 hours as a Therapy Dog, including many at public events.

Magic has also put in 24 hours ringing bells for the Salvation Army (see attached photo) - Dave and Magic are both in St John Ambulance uniform but 'seconded' for the kettle campaign. Magic doubles the hourly donations when he is working.  He is now working at two secondary schools, one with 'life skills' and one with a reading and confidence building class as well as two seniors residences.  He keeps busy!

In Sept. 2015 Magic was selected, along with 5 other dogs, for a trial programme with the RCMP Victim Services programme in British Columbia. Congratulations to Magic and his owner Dave Fletcher.

An interesting news article featuring Magic...... News Article

St John Ambulance Therapy Dog "Magic" has reached the 1000 hour milestone. Magic works at St Joseph Hospital and Abbeyfield House with seniors and at Mark Isfeld and G.P. Vanier high schools in the Comox Valley.

At the time of his passing, on Apr 7, 2020,  Magic had worked more than 2260 hours as a St John Ambulance Therapy dog. A wonderful dog who will be truly missed.