I became a part of Pet therapy in 2012. My first therapy dog, Drake, the Sheltie, went to the office. I began visiting every day, twice a day. Drake and I loved what we were doing, but I thought I might be wearing him out, so I borrowed my son’s dog, Khan, the Pomeranian. Khan was an instant hit because of his triple coat.

We adopted an 8 year old Italian Greyhound, Sandy. You can teach old dogs new tricks. She soon became my third therapy dog. Carli, the Beagle soon joined the pack and we were 4. In one year’s time (2017-2018), Drake, Khan and Sandy crossed the Rainbow Bridge. My sixth Sheltie, Deacon, joined Carli as a therapy dog. In 2019 Zander & Zephyr (half-brothers), long-hair Miniature Dachshunds, joined our household. Zander became my sixth therapy dog in 2020.

Some of the places we like to visit: Presbyterian hospitals, Lovelace, the 911 Call Center, Encompass Rehabilitation, Genesis Rehabilitation Center. Pet therapy is very rewarding in so many ways. It is a privilege to serve our community in this way.