Volunteer Stories

Time after time, I watch this amazing dog do her job. She naturally senses what people need and effortlessly provides it. From infants to children to adults to individuals in their advanced years with memory deficits; from critically ill patients to those ready to go home; from hospital staff to first responders, Abbey effortlessly provides what they need. Watching her work frequently gives me the chills and always makes my heart burst with incredible pride.

Besides slowly going back into facilities, we have paired up with Guide Dogs of America to help them raise their puppies.

It has been an amazing experience! Administration has said that it really helped with the stress. Even now, in May, they are still so excited to see the horses.

Thank you my Sweetie Pie for being beside me.

Thanks Pet Partners for giving us the tools we needed to experience such a rewarding opportunity!

Today, though, I freely give of myself to those who heal but are in need of healing themselves—those who reach out but cannot touch. But they can touch me. And for a moment, I can heal them.

I think if people can see that [working with a therapy cat] isn’t that difficult and is so worthwhile, more people might take the chance and do it.

Εach child in turn read a paragraph from the story, while the other children watched Basquiat’s reactions—Basquiat proved to be a devoted listener!

Both Jeff and Jusak are amazing supporters of Pet Partners. They provide a discount for self-service baths for active teams, and have items in stock for our teams that we request, such as treat bags, training treats, harnesses, and more.