Luna and I have been visiting the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter every Wednesday. She was the perfect addition to a church service project I have been a part of for over fifteen years. The shelter is comprised of families and single women, all in need of shelter and compassion. Our church brings teens to play …
The other day, I was in a store with my little Poodle and this woman started talking “dog” with me. She told me about her rescue Jack Russell that was about two years old. She had rescued him at one year old and he had come with many issues… a crazy dog that was not …
Ruth O. rescued Ike, an 11-year-old mixed Terrier, and he is “a wonderful addition” to the family. Ike will be a busy boy, as Ruth has plans for them to visit the VA Hospital, UW Hospital, and the Sylvan Crossing facility, where Ruth can visit a long-time friend. Ruth is busy herself, with photography, reading, …
Sue S. lives in Platteville with her five-year-old Golden Retriever, Lucy. Lucy has plenty of company at home: Maggie, a 14-year-old Golden; Felicia and Henrietta, mother and daughter rescued cats; Gus, an 11-year-old Haflinger Horse; and Goldilocks, a 21-year-old Quarter Horse. When Sue’s family lost their Golden, Ellie, they wanted to get another Golden, but …
Cecelia T. originally got Mabel, a two-year-old Great Pyrenees, to guard their sheep and livestock but says, “Her personality was destined for therapy work.” Other pets are cats Coconut, Zero, and Bling, and dogs Luther and Annie. Cecelia would like to bring Mabel to hospitals, campus visits, and Paws & Pages events. A small farm …
Donna G. adopted Cheyenne, a seven-year-old Golden Retriever, from Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever. She was a breeder’s dog who was surrendered to WAAGR. Cheyenne will be busy with Donna, who is interested in visiting nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, and possibly participating in the Paws & Pages / Read With Me program. Donna says …
Mimi L. of Madison met her 4 1/2-year-old Lab mix, Nemo, at the Dane County Humane Society. Mimi says, “We asked to take him on a walk, and he just put his head in my lap and looked up to say ‘Take me home!’” That lucky dog joins Scrappy the cat. Mimi says Nemo loves …
Kris J. was training Journey, a Golden Retriever, for the Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) program. Journey was released from the program, but WAGS’ loss was Kris’s gain as she adopted her. Eight years old Journey is joined in the family by Nickels, also a Golden, and Saul, a Golden/Lab, whom Kris is …
Gypsy and I had the MOST amazing visit at Central Wisconsin Center. A little girl with cerebral palsy was in for evaluation and had not responded to anything all week. When they brought her to meet Gypsy and asked if she wanted to pet the dog, she made a face and shook her head no; …
Eileen and Bryan B. searched for Irish Wolfhound puppies for over a year. Then, when they were living in the state of Washington, they found a breeder in central Oregon with a litter of eight-week-old puppies. They took Desmond home! This big boy is two years old now and shares the household with adopted cat …
This is Why we Do This A story from Pet Partners JoAnn & Molly: Molly and I had been visiting at the Meadows Assisted Living in Spring Green for several months when a new resident joined the group in the activity room for our visit. Mrs. K. was sitting in the far corner, and assuming …
In 2014, Mary F. became a foster mom for Lambeau through Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin. He needed surgery on both knees, and Mary nursed him until he was finally healed several months later. By then she was smitten and adopted Lambeau into his forever home. Mary plans to start visiting with Lambeau at nursing …
Kathy H. comes to Dogs On Call from Monroe, WI, but she traveled even farther to get Keva, her Catahoula. After researching the breed, Kathy made a trek to Arizona to get Keva from a breeder. She joins three other dogs at Kathy’s – Kiya, Willow, and Taco – and five cats – Jack, Blaine, …
The idea of getting involved with pet therapy began for Jen and Honey at a parade. They were watching from the in-laws’ front porch when family members noticed that Honey was making her way around the front yard greeting family & friends and sitting next to each person to get attention and give love. A …
Cricket, age 4, is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Pet Partner with Megan M. Also in the household are three cats – Greyson, Mootsie, and Alex. Megan would like to explore visiting children with emotional difficulties or really just about anything except bedside visits. Cricket is height challenged and too big to lift, so on-the-floor …