Jennifer Boley with Griffin

Here is a photo of Griffyn, my 9 year old Golden Retriever, and myself.  We have been volunteering with Partners in Care for 1 1/2 years. Before moving to Oregon we volunteered with Optimal Care Hospice and Kaweah Delta Hospice in CA. for 7 years.  We also volunteer with Bend Boys and Girls Club.  I started volunteering as a TDI handler in the early 1990's.

Marilyn Davidson with Atticus

Atticus is a Scottish Terrier.We have volunteered as a therapy team at St. Charles Hospital, Bend for 2 years. We have been a team for 7 years. I have been a therapy dog handler for 12 years.

Suzanne DiChiara with Comet

Comet is an 8-year-old mini Australian Shepherd. We volunteer at St. Charles (5th floor) and Mt. Bachelor Memory Care. I've been a Pet Partner Handler with Comet since 2012. Qualification Rating: Complex

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Duffin with Cat Ballou

Cat Ballou is a German Wirehaired Pointer. We volunteer at St. Charles. I have been volunteering as a Handler for Therapy Dogs since 2007.

Jim Larsen with Elliot

Elliot the Golden Retriever and I enjoy visiting patients and staff at St. Charles Hospital rehabilitation facility. We also attend Pet-a-Pup day during final exams week at Central Oregon Community College. We have been a Pet Partners team for six years. Elliot recently celebrated his 12th birthday.

Monica Rendon with Indy and Teddy

Monica is a Tester/Observer with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Inc. She is a registered handler with Indy in the red vest, and Teddy in the blue vest. 

Vern Rendon with Teddy and Daisy

Vern is a registered handler with Teddy in the grumpy face and Daisy in the pink vest.

Monica and Vern regularly volunteer at Silver Rail Elementary School, Redmond Early Learning Center, Crook County Library, Regency Redmond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as well as giving yearly "dog safe" presentations at various schools.

Bonnie Smith with Yogi

Yogi is a Toy Poodle. Bonnie and Yogi volunteer at Partners in Care. We started volunteering in September 2016.