We started in 2021 with FETCH.  I was close to retirement in 2018 and I knew I wanted to get a dog for some type obedience, agility or therapy training. As a nurse and working in assisted living and hospitals I saw people in all different situations of their life that they have very limited or no control of.  When I learned about therapy dogs and what they do, I knew I had to do it because it is one positive, wonderful and good thing I could give to people and patients other than nursing care that sometimes is not all that pleasant.

It turned out so rewarding and a lot of fun for both of us, we have had and still do have some wonderful experiences, dogs have a magical something and Huck constantly amazes me with what he does, just naturally, without any expected reward.

I think Hucky's favorite place to visit is River Bend Hospital, but he loves the airport too.   Our normal routine visits are River Bend Hospital, the Airport, and now McKenzie-Wilamette Medical Center plus assisted living and special events as they come up. I have found there are many places that need doggy therapy other than medical facilities.