NEWS / BLOG

The college exam season is upon us and we are so busy. We are the therapy teams for all the colleges in Vegas and just spent time with students at College of Southern Nevada (CSN) at the Henderson Campus. Every day over the next few weeks we are somewhere helping students de-stress at such a challenging time. Thank you to Birdie, Daisy and Charlie for kicking off the season so beautifully.

Let’s congratulate Chris and Bogie on their Pet Partners renewal. This team works in a rehabilitation hospital and brings such inspiration to everyone. Bogie himself went through months of rehab and shows everyone that with great love and patience and extraordinary medical intervention anything is possible. He returned to volunteering with his came joyful spirit and he still loves a good belly rub!

Buddy is such a precious dog. He is probably eleven years old now and loves nothing more than being a therapy dog. When he was first introduced to me via text I had no idea he would be such a natural. He is so calm and curious and loves everyone he meets.  He is especially sensitive to the teenagers we work with. These are his favorite people and I truly think he knows they are just like him. Misunderstood, struggling at times to fit in and taking life one day at a time.

We always enjoy our wellness visits at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Today was especially fun. We had Birdie, Dexter and Buddy and more students came to see us than ever before.  We meet in their Student Lounge and Birdie loves to be up on a pedestal and is always ready for a belly rub. Dexter prefers to be in his own area by the sofas so he can spread out. Buddy hangs in his space near the door so he sees everyone coming in and walks around and loves to be cuddled. Whi

Buddy also worked on Halloween. That’s the beauty of having more than one therapy dog – we can go many more places! Buddy spent the morning with the teen group he visits and had the best time. This was a large group and everyone took turns petting him and asking questions. He leapt into their laps when they said Applesauce!  And they always want to know how his week was and how he is feeling. Then they ask about Charlie of course as they know him too.  I brought Charlie last

Yesterday was Halloween so we decided to stop by Southern Hills Hospital for a visit and show one of our teams where we go there. Guess who we ran into as soon as we arrived – a Cat! Erica was the most beautiful kitty and we saw many other amazing costumes on the staff. Pet Partners therapy animals can’t wear costumes when they work but Charlie wore the orange bandana from our recent Walk and looked quite festive! We started in the lobby and then went into the Surgical Waitin

Halloween is traditionally scary and noisy and creepy but it can be very disturbing for your pets.. Pet Partners therapy program actually does not permit therapy dogs to wear costumes when working. Not only may it affect your pet’s demeanor, but prevent clients from having access to the animal’s full body for easy petting. But if you choose to dress up your pet in his personal “off time” take care to make sure he is happy and comfortable.              This is Coco in her cost

Charlie and I had the honor of being the guest on Doris Bauer’s Podcast for the Nevada Philippine Nurses Association.  We were invited to speak about animal assisted therapy and the benefits to a whole host of populations, especially in the mental health arena. We had so much fun sharing our stories of how we integrate the therapy animals into traditional and non-traditional therapies. We also spoke about the joy that comes from having the pets be a part of a wide variety of

Today Charlie and I had the honor of being the guest on Doris Bauer’s Podcast for the Nevada Philippine Nurses Association.  We were invited to speak about animal assisted therapy and the benefits to a whole host of populations, especially in the mental health arena. We had so much fun sharing our stories of how we integrate the therapy animals into traditional and non-traditional therapies. We also spoke about the joy that comes from having the pets be a part of a wide varie

Months ago we scheduled a joint visit between Southern Hills Hospital and the Galen College of Nursing to meet one of our mini horses,...

We resumed our monthly visits with the Graduate Medical Education Residents at Southern Hills Hospital today and had the best time. We...

We are partnered with the Clark County District Libraries and have several Pet Partners therapy teams at various branches. Buster and...

Vanessa and Zaza Sophia had their first official visit at Southern Hills Hospital and it couldn’t have gone better. I wish we could show...

We went to the most enjoyable event today. We brought three Pet Partners therapy dogs to participate in a session at a conference for...

We have a very special relationship with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. We visit with the students monthly as part of...

We never saw so many happy relaxed faces as today at Barclays Bank!  We visited with staff for a Wellness Experience and it was the best...

Big Boy has become the favorite visiting pet at Legacy House. Sometime facilities are reluctant to have species other than dogs but once...

Today we were at Lied Library at UNLV for Rebel Week and we got to greet incoming freshman. That is always the most exciting visit for us...

I’ve learned over the years that you really don’t plan for a visit, but adapt to it. When we work with behavioral health clients it is so...

Each year we represent national Pet Partners at The Wellness Company exhibit at Super Zoo. It is the largest national pet industry trade...