Former TDVs Archive - Page 2 of 3 - Therapy Dogs of Vermont

Waldo

Waldo was very memorable. He loved attention, yet was the mellowest dog there ever was. The most he did was to nudge you if you stopped petting him. He was also a “leaner” who loved to lean against you as you stroked his head and back. Toddlers could give him a treat and he very gently would take the snack, seemingly to vacuum it out of one’s hand.

Brook

Loving Companion, Therapy Dog, Farm Dog, and Friend to All.

Gladys

She made many friends wherever she went but was especially loved at the hospital where her gentle personality spoke to many people.

Gabe

Thanks to all of you who cared about him and helped him on his way – Especially his beloved human and other handler Nancy, His best therapy dog buddy, Trevor (and Carol, of course) and Jane.

Maggie

We rescued Maggie in the spring of 1999. She comforted Max, our first therapy dog, through his last few months. We knew at that time she was special. In the fall Maggie began her journey as certified as a therapy dog. Maggie enjoyed her work on the pediatric floor, sitting with the children on their beds or walking with those who could go with her for walks in the halls.

Liza

She will be remembered by her family, canine and human, as a loving, sensitive, caring soul both at home and at ‘work’ (classrooms, libraries, senior centers) and be especially missed by Brooky who hopes soon to become active as a TDV.

Cheyenne

Cheyenne was one of the early Therapy Dogs working with Lily, Jordan, Gracie, Riley, and Sam at Fletcher Allen Health Care. As a border collie, Cheyenne was always willing to play fetch or jump through her hoop to entertain and comfort the many children and adults we visited over the years. She had a special knack for engaging children and drawing them out of their rooms to play with her and help them forget for a while about their illness.

Khese

We remember Khese as a remarkable, intuitive therapy dog who gravitated to terminally ill children, befriending them and making them her special little people. In her years as a therapy dog at FAHC Pediatrics, she comforted and said goodbye to many such children.

Tucker

Family member, companion, and friend, Tucker loved the humans in his world and was polite to, but less interested in, the dogs and cats he met. He barked only when it was really important, like when a bear crossed our property or a deer was eating our flowers. Tucker loved the good life of running through the woods and fields, riding in boats, swimming, and visiting neighbors.

Cali

We were all very lucky to have had Cali in our lives for the time that we did. She was a smart, loving, patient and almost “human-like” golden retriever who will remain in the hearts of many for years to come.