Animals: A Cure for the Everyday Drama
Last week I was having one of "those" days. You know those days… where you wished you'd never gotten out of bed or because you did, you wished you could crawl back in. As the day wore on, I didn't...
View ArticleTwo Simple Words that Inspire.
The class project - 'help others'. Each student in the class was given the assignment - find a way to help others. The children were to work independently, not with other classmates, to come up with...
View ArticleMy Beacon of Light
"She's my friend. My confidant. My Partner. Together we are like two halves of a whole." That's what Andi told me when I asked her about her service dog, Dixie (German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Husky mix).
View ArticleRemembering the dogs who served
Memorial Day is a time for all in the U.S. to remember and honor those who have past and served our country. Throughout history there have been dogs who have helped our military men and women in ways...
View ArticleOn the Road Again
Like John Steinbeck who made a cross-country trek with his dog, the Melnick's traded in their house for a motorhome. Travelling across the country though doesn't stop them from doing what they...
View ArticleBernie is My Healer
Just before my wife passed away this past December she said to me, "You've always wanted to be a Delta Society Pet Partner, so when I am gone…get a dog to keep you company and visit other people in...
View ArticleGood Things Do Come In Small Packages
On Wednesday, it will be three years. The day I met my sweet little Maltese/Bichon, Belle. I will always remember that day. I attended graduate school classes all day then went out to an early dinner...
View ArticleMaking a difference in the lives of patients
When her son was injured in Iraq, Ann Boyle saw the devastating effects a prolonged illness and recovery can have. She also saw an innate sense of caring and nurturing in her adopted dog, Sadie. After...
View ArticleDelightul Dari – I wonder does she ‘get it’
My Great Pyrenees, Dari, is 110 pounds of love and exuberance. She is not yet three years old, and still has a bit of the puppy in her. She is willing and obedient, and is the social butterfly of the...
View ArticleLook-a-likes make the rounds at LA Hospitals
If you've seen the movie, I Love You Man, you may recognize this duo - one of the actors pays special attention to them as they look so much alike. They also happen to be a registered Delta Society Pet...
View ArticleA Living Legend
Seventy eight years ago this week, one of the kindest, most intelligent and inspiring people I've ever had the honor of meeting was born. He grew up on a Midwestern farm with animals part of his daily...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Raising Families and Pets Together
Do kids and pets mix? Most people take this question to mean whether or not kids are old enough to care for pets responsibly and handle them safely, or whether the pets can be trusted not to bite or...
View ArticleMore Long Goodbyes
In the world of therapy animals, Moose is the Rock Star and I am the Manager. He stands (nearly) still while I fasten his green Pet Partners vest around his shoulders and belly in preparation for our...
View ArticleWhy everyone should have a memorial for their family pet.
Why did a mother go to so much trouble to memorialize a $1.99 fish? Read on.
View ArticleYour Dog May be Your Child’s Best Homework Assistant
Students who have difficulty reading may have a number of reasons for their challenges, including language delays and cognitive disorders, but the results are usually the same: low grades in school...
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