Pet Partners in the News

Pet Partners of North Florida to hold family-friendly fundraiser on September 23
The 6th annual Pet Partners World's Largest Pet Walk with local chapter Pet Partners of North Florida activities will be held on Saturday, September 23 at St. Johns County Equestrian Center, 8200 Smith Road in Hastings, Fla.
Published By: PR LogPublished Date: 09/08/2023

Dogs from the Welcome Waggers program comfort and bring smiles to patients at Mercy Health-St. Rita's
It was an unexpected visit for some patients at Mercy Health St. Rita's, with a team of four-legged friends delivering medicine in the form of smiles.
Published By: HometownStations.comPublished Date: 09/07/2023

A Longhorn Makes It Possible for Victims to Have Therapy Dogs in Texas Courtrooms
Sharon Davis, BS ’64, wants to make one thing extremely clear: She won’t take the credit. Instead, she insists that the Texas Legislature’s recent bill granting therapy dogs a presence in courtrooms was passed because of her late dog, Sophie.
Published By: AlcaldePublished Date: 09/01/2023

Pet Partners’ Sixth Annual World’s Largest Pet Walk Fundraiser Underway
Fundraising is underway for the Pet Partners sixth annual World’s Largest Pet Walk presented by Wellness Pet Company.
Published By: Associated PressPublished Date: 09/01/2023

USA gymnastics using pet therapy to support athletes
Beacon is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever. He and his handler Tracey Callahan Molnar are part of USA Gymnastics’ new pet therapy program.
Published By: NBC Bay AreaPublished Date: 08/27/2023

Elanco Human-Animal Bond Lecture Celebrates Retirement of Renowned Director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond Alan Beck
Dr. Beck has published more than 90 professional articles and over 60 book chapters, as well as a half-dozen books on the nature of the relationship between people and animals. He also is a founding board member of the Delta Society, now called Pet Partners.
Published By: Purdue UniversityPublished Date: 08/25/2023

Meet the candidates running for Rhode Island’s open 1st Congressional District seat (scroll down to Don Carlson)
"Dog dad to Bodhi, a 5 year-old golden retriever and certified therapy dog. "
Published By: Rhode Island CurrentPublished Date: 08/22/2023

Seattle City (spot)Light: Tamara Jenkins, Project Delivery Director – Powerlines
My husband Clint and I are Labrador fans. Teddy is our pet partner in animal-human bonding, sharing the love of therapy animals with kiddos, military families, and fire departments, to name a few.
Published By: Powerlines--Seattle City LightPublished Date: 08/21/2023

Gloversville elementary music teacher to bring therapy dog into school this year
She trained Gabe herself and received his certification through Pet Partners, a non-profit that educates and tests hopeful therapy dogs.
Published By: Gloversville Leader-HeraldPublished Date: 08/20/2023