Sophie: graduate of the Sanctuary's first therapy dog class in 2002 at 8 years old
Francesca Solara, Sanctuary Therapy Dog
Burt, Sanctuary Therapy Dog, 2005-2007
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Companions: Seniors for Seniors & Therapy Dogs
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is  proud to offer Companions, a program designed to bring senior dogs and senior people together. Medical and psychological research documents the health and emotional benefits of companion animals, especially to senior people.

As an important part of this program, senior dogs are available to qualified adopters 60 years of age and older for $60, rather than our usual adoption fee of $125.

Henry & Mary Lou
The Sanctuary's first adoption & the first Companions adoption

OUR THERAPY DOG FRANCESCA
An important part of the Companions program is the vital work our therapy dogs do in the community.

The Sanctuary welcomes Francesca Solara, 12 y/o Chihuahua once abandoned, and her handler Ginger MacCutcheon. Francesca and Ginger passed the therapy dog test with Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs in 2011 to become the Sanctuary's newest therapy dog/human team. Congratulations to Francesca and Ginger. They are hard at work in various venues.


OUR THERAPY DOG JJ

Congratulations to JJ, an 8-year-old Yellow Lab mix, found wandering by a good Samaritan and taken to an area shelter where staff quickly discovered that JJ is entirely blind. She passed her therapy dog test with her handler Jolene and now serves as the Sanctuary's second therapy dog. Special thanks to the great folks at Gold Star Dog Training in Medina, Ohio, specializing in handicapped pets, who worked with JJ through her training.




IN MEMORY OF OUR PAST THERAPY DOGS

To light a candle for any of these dogs or for any of your friends who have crossed the Bridge, please visit our candle room.

Cato, 2000-2010
In loving memory of Cato, a gentle giant who came to us after a life of neglect.
His unwavering good nature won him many friends. Even those who were
afraid of dogs were charmed by Cato's easy-going ways.
Registered with the Delta Society, July 2009

Vinnie, 1995-2009
In loving memory of Vinnie whose loving disposition and
strength in the face of adversity were an inspiration to all who met him.
Registered with the Delta Society, September 2008


Annie Brown, 1998-2009
In loving memory of our Annie Brown whose loving nature and comical antics
were a source of pleasure to all who met her. Her therapy service was cut tragically short.
Registered with the Delta Society, December 2008


In loving memory of Burt, 3rd Sanctuary therapy dog,
a big, furry love of a dog.
Registered with the Delta Society, March 2005
Registration renewed April 2007



Gretchen, 1994-June 2, 2004
In loving memory of Gretchen, 2nd Sanctuary therapy dog,
 known for her sense of humor and joy in living.
Certified with Therapy Dogs International, May 2003



Georgia, 1989-June 25, 2003
In loving memory of Georgia, 1st  Sanctuary therapy dog,
a devoted friend, companion, and inspiration to us all.
Certified with Therapy Dogs International, May 2001

Please donate to The Georgia Memorial Fund to help more senior dogs help people.



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