Therapy Dog Stone Administers Weekly Therapy to Long-term Care Facilities

Animal Hospital of Rowlett's registered therapy dog Stone, administering therapy like only a therapy animal can. Here, Jerry calls Stone up into the bed and naturally, Stone is pleased to oblige.

Very satisfying to hear that the facility residents cherish the visits and even plan their week around Stone and Maggie paying them a visit.

Stone was career-changed from Guide Dogs for the Blind due to a medical problem but has since become a Guide Dog Ambassador and has obtained his therapy animal certification from Pet Partners.

"Tony" and "Stone" Join the AHR Registered Therapy Team with Recent Pet Partner Certification

Tony (our Heath hospital cat) and Stone (our career-changed Guide Dog for the Blind) both recently passed their Pet Partner evaluations and are now registered therapy animals. Good job, guys! Pet Partners is a National organization that promotes the benefits of animal therapy and certifies animal therapy teams.

Dr. Downes and her registered animal team can be frequently spotted visiting local Assisted Living Centers where they've become popular guests. She hopes to eventually encourage dozens of teams to provide assistance, joy, and whatever else they can to those in need. The new work of dogs!

Tony, Stone, and Maggie (also certified) can be seen in action below.

"Stone" and "Maggie" Spreading their joy

"Maggie" has never met a lap she didn't love!

"Tony" the registered therapy cat