Pet Partners Profile: Lance and Matilda
Lance and Bernese Mountain Dog Matilda visit at the UW dorms, the VA Hospital, and more. They are prominent in at the Meadowridge Library for the Read With Me program.
Farch – Literacy Week at Sauk Trail Elementary
Mrs. Dahlk, our principal, can expect 18 essays on “Why Dogs On Call should come back next year” to arrive upon her desk any day now.
This Is Why We Do This! – Lisa & Ginger
At our first visit to Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona, Ginger helped facilitate a deep connection between a man and his daughter. Maybe that was about a long-lost
Visits at the Salvation Army – Luna and Lisa
Luna and I have been visiting the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter every Wednesday. She was the perfect addition to a church service …
Dog Bite Experience in a Store – Dana and Pierre
The other day, I was in a store with my little Poodle and this woman started talking “dog” with me. She told …
Pet Partners Profile: Ruth O. and Ike
Ruth O. rescued Ike, an 11-year-old mixed Terrier, and he is “a wonderful addition” to the family. Ike will be a busy …
Pet Partners Profile: Sue S. and Lucy
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; …
Pet Partners Profile: Cecelia T. and Mabel
Cecelia T. originally got Mabel, a two-year-old Great Pyrenees, to guard their sheep and livestock but says, “Her personality was destined for …
Pet Partners Profile: Donna G. and Cheyenne
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 …
Pet Partners Profile: Mimi L. and Nemo
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 …
Pet Partners Profile: Kris J. and Journey
Kris J. was training Journey, a Golden Retriever, for the Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) program. Journey was released from …
This Is Why We Do This – Kathy and Gypsy
Gypsy and I had the MOST amazing visit at Central Wisconsin Center. A little girl with cerebral palsy was in for evaluation …
Pet Partners Profile: Eileen and Brian B with Desmond
Eileen and Bryan B. searched for Irish Wolfhound puppies for over a year. Then, when they were living in the state of …
The Fearful Lady & the Therapy Dog
This is Why we Do This A story from Pet Partners JoAnn & Molly: Molly and I had been visiting at the …
Pet Partners Profile: Mary F. and Lambeau
In 2014, Mary F. became a foster mom for Lambeau through Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin. He needed surgery on both knees, …
Pet Partners Profile: Kathy H. and Keva
Kathy H. comes to Dogs On Call from Monroe, WI, but she traveled even farther to get Keva, her Catahoula. After researching …
Jen and Honey and Fourth of July Parades
The idea of getting involved with pet therapy began for Jen and Honey at a parade. They were watching from the in-laws’ …
Pet Partners Profile: Megan M. and Cricket
Cricket, age 4, is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Pet Partner with Megan M. Also in the household are three cats – …
Pet Partners Profile: Ann and Howie
In 2010, Ann S. and her family were looking for a non-shedding and hypoallergenic dog for a family pet. They became enchanted …
Pet Partners Profile: Lisa and Ginger
Lisa C. planned to just ride along with a friend who was getting a puppy. You probably know what happened — Lisa …
Pet Partners Profile: Kari and Luna
Kari B. knew about Dogs on Call’s UW dorm visits and for a long time has wanted to help at those events. …
Pet Partners Profile: Marie and LuLu
LuLu, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has lived with Marie D. for most of her life. LuLu really belongs to Marie’s daughter; …
Pet Partners Profile: Stefanie and Jack
Stefanie N. adopted four-month-old Shepherd mix Jack from a humane society in Iowa. He was surrendered to them at two months old …
Pet Partners Profile: Karen and Apollo
Not too long ago, Karen A. was thinking about getting a pet. Her son’s living situation changed and he needed to rehome …
