Our Dogs

Anna McCrory, North River Bridge, Vict. Co., NS

Brandy a mix Collie and Husky has visited at Alderwood Rest Home for 2 years. She 100 visits completed.

Barbara Kelly, Napanee, ON

His registered name is Cnd. Ch. Quapaw’s I Believe N’Miracles. Brent was born in Missouri Aug.24,2000. He lives with his wife Gabby and their daughter Kayley.

Joanne Rocky-Smith, Port Hope/Coburg, ON

Buddy and Joanne visit seniors in their community and participate in the Paws To Read Program.

Anne Harris, Brampton, ON

Cato is a 3 year old Golden Doodle and visits a the Woodhall Park Retirement Village in Brampton.

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Cruizer is a 4 year old black Labrador Retriever mix.

As a 5 month old puppy Cruizer was left in a car during very humid weather and was scheduled to be euthanized due to poor prognosis.

Rachel MacQueen of the Thornbury team is a registered veterinary technician and decided to oversee Cruiser’s treatment. After a week of hospitalization Cruizer went on to make a full recovery.

He has been a joy to his family and his ‘fan club’, a mixture of 8 residents at Collingwood Nursing Home that sit faithfully at the entrance and await his arrival.

In addition to being a therapy dog Cruizer’s activities include obedience, agility, retrieving, and pulling a sled.

Deborah Staley, Flamborough, ON

Digger is a six year old Shih Tzu. Digger is certified for Senior visits and the Paws To Read Program. Digger visits at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas, ON weekly and visits one Saturday a month at Sheridan College in Oakville, for the Alzheimer Day Program.

Michele Peddle, Hampton, ON

Jasmine is a three year old Poopom and visits at Lakeridge Hospital in Bowmanville, ON. Jasmine has completed five levels of obedience training.

Deborah Rozee, Dartmouth, NS

Java is a 6 year old Belgian Shepherd Dog living in Dartmouth NS and visiting at Victoria Hall, Halifax, NS. In addition to TPOC visitations Java enjoys agility, rally obedience and herding sheep.

Christine Burgess, Flamborough, ON

Jimmy a mini Sheltie who is 9 years old. He visits seniors at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas on a weekly visit as well as visiting once a month at Sheridan College for the Alzheimer Day care program.

Michele, Sydney, NS

Katie participates in the Paws To Read program at the Cape Breton Regional Library (McConnell Library in Sydney).

Erin Verch, Tantallon, NS

Her full name is Champion Lookinglass Serendipity Kiley CGN. She is required to visit people in a variety of settings including offices, homes and psychiatric facilities. People are often delighted when they know that Kiley is coming to visit them and they are extremely proud to introduce her as their therapy dog. People’s self-esteem gets a boost as well, as they will often speak of how important they feel to have such a special dog visiting them. Her presence is extremely conducive to a therapeutic environment and she seems to add hope when people are down and joy when people are sad. Kiley has completed Intermediate level obedience training, as well as the Canadian Kennel Club’s Canine Good Neighbour certification. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks in the park, learning new tricks and spending time with her feline housemates.

Jenn Petersen, Barrie, ON

Kodi is a six year old Maltese poodle mix. Kodi visits at Woods Park residence.

Tania Doucet, Charlottetown, PEI

Kolby is an 8-year-old Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi) who lives in Charlottetown and who visits Garden Home.

Donna Allman, Whitby, ON

Libby is a five year old Golden Doodle. The team visits at Lakeridge hospital in Oshawa, On. Libby has earned the Canine Good Neighbour with CKC. She has completed two levels of agility and has participated in all levels of obedience. She is also a Canine ambassador for IDOG/TODOG at events around Ontario to help educate the public on her breed and promote doodle rescue; Won the CAA/AAA Travel Book photo contest in 2008 with her picture in front of the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse in Nova Scotia. It was a North American contest and she beat out hundreds of other entries.

Sherrill Bentley, Napanee, ON

Maddie is a 6 year old Toy Fox Terrier visiting her community in Napanee, ON. Maddie also has her Canine Good Neighbour certificate.

Judy Sauvé Founder of Therapeutic Paws of Canada, Hawkesbury, ON

Maggie was the founding therapy dog and beloved pet of Judy Sauvé.

Wendy Mitchell, Collingwood, ON

Max is a 7 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who belongs to Wendy Mitchell. They have been visiting at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital for almost a year, and have recently decided to switch to a different population. They have been doing alternate weeks at Pine Villa Retirement Residence since October 2010 and will soon begin visiting the VON Day Way Program as well.

Jane Brooks, Caledon, ON

Max is a four-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland. His team visits at Peel Living, where he has lots of friends who think he’s wonderful.

Nancy Trus, Ottawa, ON

Merlin is 5. He visits the disabled education classes at St. Matthew Catholic High School in Orleans. He also loves to wander the halls and meet the rest of the student body whenever possible. Merlin loves anything that involves being with people, but also loves his runs in the woods, helping me teach dog classes, and chasing balls!