Visiting Pet Program Animal Assisted Therapy Program

08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, here’s a compilation of snapshots of various 2026 Special Event visits thus far! Merely a glimpse into the joy and smiles our therapy dogs bring to all people they meet!

08/24/2026

Thinking about joining Visiting Pet Program? Make sure you secure your spot at our final orientation of 2026 on Saturday November 7th from 10-12!

08/17/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT🐶: Meet Hamilton, a member of visiting pet program since 2018.

His favorite part about visiting at his designated facility is cuddling with patients at Children’s Hospital. His favorite thing to do is play with balls.

Fun fact: Hamilton has unusually short legs for a Cocker Spaniel.

08/15/2026

Behind the scenes of our Visiting Pet Program workshop today!

This workshop is required for new members as they enter their probationary stage so they can learn needed handling skills as well as tips and tricks from current members.

This workshop is also required of current members every 2 years as a refresher and as a way to share ideas with our incoming class.

Big shoutout to our small demo dog and large demo dog who model appropriate interaction and techniques in a variety of situations that members will encounter in nursing home and hospital settings.

08/07/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT🐱: Meet George, a member of visiting pet program since 2019.

His favorite part of visiting at his designated facility is spending time with his fans as he gets many special requests during his visits. He is popular.

Fun fact: George was a rescue from a vet. He was a clinic cat after his original owner couldn’t keep him. At his human’s house, he doesn’t let the family hold him much. But on visits he is so good with being held and with other people petting him!

08/06/2026

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Tail-wagging trio Rascal, Shug, and Jack are regulars at Louis Armstrong International Airport, turning stressed travelers into smiling faces.🐾 https://www.wwltv.com/article/entertainment/events/america-250/golden-retriever-trio-ease-traveler-anxiety-spreads-joy-at-new-orleans-airport-louisiana-dogs-msy/289-4434ca14-b41a-4015-a60d-d79bf1511030?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WWLTV

08/06/2026

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08/04/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT: Meet Maverick, a member of Visiting Pet Program since spring of 2025.

His favorite part of visiting at his designated facility is being social and walking in the facilities with his fellow visiting pets. Once he is with the residents, his favorite thing to do is to sit next to them, but sometimes he is so comfortable with the residents that he will simply lie down as if he could just hang out there all evening! His favorite thing to do is catch the frisbee, watch his squirrel friends in the backyard, steal his family’s socks, and go for walks in the neighborhood with his best dog friend, Todd.

Fun fact: Maverick accompanies the piano by singing along. He especially loves Christmas carols!

07/23/2026

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07/15/2026

PET SPOTLIGHT🐰🐰: Meet Samson (darker coat) and Daisy (lighter coat), members of Visiting Pet Program since 2024.

Their favorite thing about visiting at their designated facility getting all the attention. They love people, and know when it’s their Visiting Pet Program visit day.

A fun fact about Samson and Daisy is that they are a bonded pair that truly love each other. Daisy is the boss and Samson follows….but of course every so often he lets her know who the real boss is😜