Joy is golden retriever
born in the LPAD program. Joy was in puppy school with me until the end of October
2001 when we returned her to Santa Rosa, CA for evaluation and advanced training with both
Loving Paws Assistance Dogs and Guide Dogs however, Joy became depressed
without me and refused to work or eat. She was released back to me in
January 2002. After a period of readjustment, I registered Joy with Therapy
Dogs, Inc. Go to the Therapy Dogs section for
more information and pictures of Joy as a therapy dog.
Joy was acknowledged for her therapy dog work by the
American Red Cross. As part of their annual Hero's tribute banquet they
presented Joy with a plaque and flowers naming her the 2002 Pet Hero.
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