11/05/2026
You may have spotted this gorgeous girl hanging out with the CAS team at community events, but it’s time for an official introduction! Meet Magnolia, our unofficial shelter mascot and officially certified therapy dog!
Magnolia recently earned her certification through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and is ready to put her good-girl skills to work! Alongside our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Austin Coward (her dad), and our friends at Tails For Tales Reading Buddies , Magnolia helps teach youth in our community about kindness to animals and safe, positive pet interactions.
Of course, every amazing gal deserves her own spotlight, so here are a few fun facts about Magnolia!
🌸 She's a 10-year-old Lab mix who has been with her family since she was just 8 weeks old.
🌸 Her dad is a big Grateful Dead fan, and she was named after the song "Sugar Magnolia."
🌸 Her favorite things include tennis balls, treats, and shredding stuffed toys into oblivion. (RIP, stuffies.)
🌸 She doesn't just wag her tail... she wags her WHOLE BODY!
We're so lucky to have this sweet, four-legged ambassador helping spread kindness throughout our community. We can't wait to see all the tails she makes wag along the way!