Therapy Animals

Alice – Therapy Dog in Training

Alice is our newest Therapy Dog in Training. She is a Bernadoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle Mix), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Alice is shy and loving, and will make the rounds to make sure everyone is taken care of. Her owner/handler is Amber Utter.

Ziggy – Therapy Dog in Training

Ziggy is one of our Therapy Dogs in Training. She is a Maltese-Yorkie mix (Morkie), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Ziggy has completed Advanced Training, which was two 6-week full time trainings. She is an excited member of the staff, and wants you to feel welcome and safe. Ziggy’s owner/handler is Judy Gardner.

Benefits of Pets in Therapy–

• Decreases isolation and depression
• Provides comfort
• Lowers anxiety and decreases agitation
• Act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response
• Releases relaxation-producing hormones
• Diminishes physical pain
• Increases socialization/encourages communication
• Increased focus