Furry Friends - Certified Dog Visits
Bringing joy, comfort, and companionship—one tail wag at a time.
Interested in Volunteering with Your Dog?
We always have more staff and patient requests for dog visits than our current teams can provide. Could you and your pet help fill the gap?
To join, therapy dog teams must be evaluated and registered through Pet Partners. They offer helpful tools like:
- A short quiz to see if you're a good fit
- A video intro to pet therapy work
- Clear steps to get started
Research shows: Pet interactions reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost well-being.
Contact us: [email protected]
Meet Our Four-legged Volunteers!
Annie
Handler: Peggy McIntire
Birthday: February 25, 2018
Weight: 64 lbs.
Breed: Goldendoodle
Fun Fact: Annie pretends to be asleep when she is getting petted so don’t stop.
Annie has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2019.
Murphy
Handler: Kelly O’Connell
Birthday: October 30, 2017
Weight: 50 lbs.
Breed: Vizsla
Fun Fact: Murphy knows his commands in American Sign Language and loves some Cheerios. Murphy also loves being close to people.
Murphy has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2022.
Taw
Handler: Sherry Mattison
Birthday: January 27, 2020
Weight: 93 lbs.
Breed: Bernedoodle
Fun fact: Taw’s name is from a 1967 John Wayne movie called, “The War Wagon.” John Wayne’s character was Taw Jackson.
Taw has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2023.
Sam
Handler: Carol S.
Birthday: June 16, 2017
Weight: 70 lbs.
Breed: English Doodle
Fun fact: Sam can fit three toys in his mouth and loves playing fetch.
Sam has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2021.
Ruthie
Handler: Rebecca P.
Birthday: July 17, 2017
Weight: 64 lbs.
Breed: Golden Retriever
Fun fact: Ruthie does not like swimming, but she likes meeting new friends.
Ruthie has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2022.
Widget
Handler: Jean Reed
Birthday: September 1, 2017
Weight: 11 lbs.
Breed: Pomeranian
Fun fact: Widget is very athletic and loves to play fetch. Her favorite toy is a ball.
Widget has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2023.
Leroi Brown
Handler: Lily Westemeyer
Birthday: May 5, 2020
Weight: 11 lbs.
Breed: Chihuahua
Fun fact: Leroi’s favorite spot in the winter is his bed next to the fireplace, and in the summer, he loves to suntan in the driveway.
Leroi has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2023.
Zinnia
Handler: Leigh Becker
Birthday: March 9, 2021
Weight: 30 lbs.
Breed: Aussiedoodle
Fun fact: Zinnia likes to open the front door herself when she wants back inside.
Zinnia has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2023.
Cheerio
Handler: Jean Reed
Birthday: December 16, 2023
Weight: 7 lbs.
Breed: Pomeranian
Fun fact: The bottom of Cheerio’s left eye is blue, a harmless condition called heterochromia.
Cheerio has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2025.
Maya
Handler: Jeff Knight
Birthday: March 23, 2023
Weight: 95 lbs.
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Fun Fact: Maya overcame incredible challenges as a puppy, surviving serious health issues, making her a natural at therapy dog work. She loves meeting new people and has a special 'woo' she uses to greet her friends.
Maya has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2024
Daisy
Handler: Carol S.
Birthday: November 27, 2022
Weight: 35 lbs.
Breed: English Doodle
Fun fact: Daisy is very sweet and a quick learner.
Daisy has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2025.
Izzy
Handler: Peggy McIntire
Birthday: May 9, 2024
Weight: 75 lbs.
Breed: Bernedoodle
Fun fact: Izzy is a leaner. She will lean up against you when she wants attention.
Izzy has been a Pet Partners therapy dog since 2025.
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