Stories

Thor was 5 when we began our Pet Partners experience at the hospital where I worked in 2017. We began with patients in the rehab and cancer center and he became a regular "employee" with a hospital badge next to his Pet Partner credential.

Last week I had to say goodbye to my Great Dane, Juno on her tenth birthday. 

Henry retired after 9 years of service as a registered therapy dog, certified crisis response canine, and a certified peer support canine with the Orange County Sheriff, Ca.

This was an article I wrote over a year ago about Murphy. He had to be euthanized in late November 2023. His years of therapy work and READ were remarkable.

As Sam transitions into a well-deserved retirement from his pet therapy volunteer career, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to experience his warmth and companionship.

Duke Maynard born November 22, 2016, passed over the rainbow bridge on 02/23/24 a brindle English Mastiff peacefully surrounded by his family.

Not much is known about Sadie’s early years. What we do know is that she was a stray on the streets of Nevada. For how long, we do not know, but probably most of her life. We can deduce other details based on general observations.

Gloria was a beautiful, gentle and loving Greyhound. Gloria had two successful careers. Gloria was on the racing track for 4 years before being adopted by her forever Mom, Carole Perez. Gloria still loved to run for fun at the yearly ‘Greyhound Round Up’ event in Solvang CA. When Gloria was nine years old, she was clocked at 25 mph by a sheriff’s speed gun during the ‘Round Up’.

In 2018, Leah (12), and Toby (3), became known as one of the youngest therapy animal teams in the nation. For 6 years, Toby shared his gentle and loving personality with others through every visit.