A PAWsitive way to give back: Give the gift of joy this holiday season with the Paramedic Therapy Dog Calendar in support of local charities

Cobourg, ON – November 10, 2025 –  Northumberland Paramedics are once again spreading smiles and community spirit through the return of their second annual Northumberland Paramedics Therapy Dog Calendar fundraiser. This year, all proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and the Northumberland Humane Society.

This 12-month 2026 calendar features adorable, festive and playful photos of Northumberland Paramedics’ beloved therapy dog Ivy Joules. Ivy is a friendly, four-legged member of the Paramedic team who helps foster wellness and connection. She offers comfort to Paramedics after challenging 9-1-1 calls, visits Community Paramedicine clients in their homes to brighten their day, and brings smiles to County staff and community members. Her name, Ivy Joules, is inspired by tools used in emergency care – ‘Ivy’ for IV therapy and ‘Joules’ for the unit of energy used in defibrillation.

Calendars are being sold for $20 each and are available for pre-order online for a limited time only. All orders must be picked up at the Northumberland County office (555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg) between December 8 to 19, 2025.

These calendars are fun and joyful – they also make a great holiday gift for loved ones who are animal-lovers or who might appreciate a gift with a meaningful impact in the local community.

Give the gift of joy this holiday season and pre-order by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23rd at Northumberland.ca/IvyCalendar.