PHOTOS: A dog that has been so special for local readers is getting a retirement party

Warren Bess, 8, of Colerain Twp., reads to Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD

Warren Bess, 8, of Colerain Twp., reads to Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD
By Staff Report
Updated Feb 17, 2018
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A golden retriever who has served as a therapy dog for young readers at Fairfield Lane Library for more than a decade is retiring. And, he’s getting his own party.

Hitch’s Retirement Party will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Fairfield Lane Library. The party is for ages 6-11.

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After years of library service and dedication as a therapy dog, it is time for Hitch to take a vacation. Join the library for crafts, treats and games as people offer Hitch best wishes in his retirement.

Registration is required. Call 858-3238, ext. 1321 to register.

The library’s Read to a Therapy Dog program will continue uninterrupted with a new dog.

We shot Hitch at work in 2009, and here are some of our favorite images:

Warren Bess, 8, of Colerain Twp., reads to Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD

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Ariee' Bess, 5, of Colerain Twp., pets Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD

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Ariee' Bess, 5, of Colerain Twp., reads to Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD

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Warren Bess, 8, of Colerain Twp., hugs Hitch, the registered therapy dog of Rebecca Townsend, after reading to him at the Fairfield Lane Library Thursday, September 10, 2009. CONTRIBUTED BY E.L. HUBBARD

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