I started doing pet therapy when I retired from employment in social services.   Walter (a long haired Dashound) was my first dog for pet therapy, and he opened many doors.  At RiverBend Hospital Wednesday was designated “Walter Wednesday” and his legacy continues with Henry.

Currently the dogs and I volunteer at the VA Clinic, RiverBend Hospital, Eugene Airport, and The Springs Living retirement community.  My partners (Henry, a wire-haired Dashound, and Virginia, a chocolate Labrador) thoroughly love serving our community. It is so fun to dress them up—you never know what they are going to wear.   Virginia often enters being very vocal expressing how excited she is to be there.   Henry seems to warms everyone’s heart with his cuteness and sweet temperament.