A Visit Full of Surprises – Patti Jo Hibshman The day and visit turned out to be much brighter then the skies outside! Suzy Q, my black Labrador Retriever/mix and I traveled to Camp Hill Golden Living on September 28. The plan was to have KPETS teams come and walk outside with the residents. This […]
Billy and I took my father to radiation therapy one day a few weeks ago. When we left the house it was a nice, cool day for Billy to wait in the car. (He LOVES the car). By the time we arrived, however, I was not comfortable leaving him as the temperature had risen quickly. […]
KPETS Volunteer Tammy Mankey wanted to let us all know of the link to the interview she did of BCTV in Berks County on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Tammy was interviewed along with Nikki, her search and rescue dog, for winning another award for saving another life! They discussed how Nikki came […]
It is sad news to inform you that another first original KPETS therapy dog has completed her journey her with us. Carol and Bill Hopwood asked that we set up a memorial page with a place where Maggie’s friends can donate in her memory to KPETS. www.kpets.org/maggie.html. Here is Maggie’s story – in her ‘own’ […]
Fun, food and cool cars were packing the parking lot at Brother’s Pizza in Hanover, PA on June 25 to generate interest and raise funds for KPETS. View this slide show to see the fun. Looking forward to another event like this next year!_______________________________________ Thank you to everyone who generously donated their time to support […]
Visit with Jeffery (name changed) at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center: 8/4/10 Max came to do a speech therapy session with Jeffrey who is 5 years old and has Autism. We stayed in the Activities of Daily Living room since it was so hot outside for man and dog that day! Jeffrey has been a child who […]
Jolene Newcomer pairs off with Gio to ‘lift the human spirit” was the title in the Lancaster Sunday News “In the Spotlight” feature on May 22, 2011. Click here to read the article recognizing Jolene and Gio for their pet therapy volunteer ventures.
Today Chester visited his buddy Andy (name change) for their half hour of occupational therapy. Chester and buddy ready to go:) One of the things Andy had on his chart was to ride the two-wheeler around the indoor hallway loop. Andy is learning to ride a bicycle, it’s a slow, challenging process, figuring […]
Sammy, Jacob and Gilly Returning for maybe the fourth year in a row, Nancy Houston/Gilly and Karen Gerth/Sammy presented at informational and fun presentation to the kids who went to Lancaster General’s Take Your Kids To Work Day. After discussing the responsibilities of owning a pet, the fun things we can do […]
Cinda (Cinderella Lou Gerth) journeyed peacefully to Rainbow Bridge on Saturday, April 23, the day before Easter in her home with the help of Dr Sloyer as she rested peacefully on Karen’s lap, head resting in her arm! Cinda in her full armor of God KPETS very first registered therapy dog was owned and loved dearly […]
