Therapy Animals

Alice – Therapy Dog

Alice is our newest Therapy Dog. 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.

Molly – Therapy Dog

Molly is a Maltese-Yorkie (Morkie), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Molly is curious and sweet, loving to help clients feel safe. Molly was trained by Dog Obedience Group, and her 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