Paw Power
Therapy Dogs United is pleased to introduce you to our distinguished therapy dog team! We are so proud to recognize each of our certified therapy dogs. Each canine has passed the testing requirements to be certified and recognized nationally as an AKC Canine Good Citizen dog (CGC) and passed the therapy dog testing standard as administered by Therapy Dogs United, Inc.
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![]() | Meet Abby!I'm Abby! I am a Tibetan Spaniel, and I great ambassador for my breed. I have it all - sweetness, brains and beauty! My bio is coming, please check back soon. To sponsor Abby, click here! |
![]() | Meet Abby!I'm Abby! How do you like my smile??? Yes, I am the perfect little therapy dog because I can not only put a smile on the face of everyone I meet - but I wear one too! To sponsor Abby, click here! |
![]() | Meet AeriI'm Aeri! I am a wonderful therapy dog with an amazing tale about my heartfelt rescue! To Sponsor Aeri, click here |
![]() | Meet AJI'm Alexandra Jon! But, my friends call me AJ for short. I am an amazingly beautiful Newfoundland, and I come from a Champion blood line. To sponsor AJ, click here! |
![]() | Meet Anna!I'm Anna! I am a 2 yr. old Chocolate Lab. When I am not working as a Therapy Dog, I am busy with my other career...working as a Certified Search and Rescue Dog . Swimming it the very “funnest” thing I love to do!! To sponsor Anna, click here! |
![]() | Meet Annie!I'm Annie! I was adopted from the Erie Humane Society and I am working in a career I was born to do! I love people and being a certified therapy dog. To Sponsor Annie, click here! |
![]() | Meet Arona!I'm Arona - an 18 month old Golden Lab, and a release dog from Canine Companions for Independence. I love to run and play with people and other dogs - but I also enjoy working with children and adults of all ages. I learned a lot of special skills while traning with Canine Companions for Independence, and you would be amazed by skills and abilities. To sponsor Arona, click here! |
![]() | Meet Avis!I'm Avis - and I'm proud to say that I'm a senior, silver standard poodle with obedience and rally titles and a MACH agility title from my younger days. I am as pretty as I am smart!To sponsor Avis, click here! |
![]() | Meet Baby!I'm Baby! rescued me from a West Virginia shelter. The vet guesses I am about two years old and I surprised everyone when I stopped growing at 50 pounds. No one knows whether I am simply a small golden retriever or whether I am a mix, but I sure do act like a golden retriever! I love to play in the snow, chase squirrels with my black lab friend Dante, and swim in the lake. I also love being hugged and pet by anyone and everyone which is why I am excited to be a Certified Therapy Dog. To Sponsor Baby, click here! |
![]() | Meet Baldy!I'm Baldy - a handsome 3 year old sable Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog). I live with my real older brother Duster and Pat now. This is my second home. I'm all Sheltie...at first, curious; don't like to get in water; love to herd (and what I herd is my frisbee); smart, and loyal. To sponsor Baldy, click here! |
![]() | Meet Balta!As you can see, I am a beautiful long-haired German Shepherd with a wonderful personality. I work in Pittsburgh and love to visit kids in school! To Sponsor Balta, click here! |
![]() | Meet Bandit!I'm Bandit - an 8 year old German Shepherd. I was born in a small town called Staley, North Carolina on January 2, 2004. As a warm weather born pup, I love the beach and swimming in the lake. However, when I first discovered snow, I couldn't get enough! I just love the snow. I have experienced a great many things, met a lot of wonderful people, and have traveled to several places in my short life and I have enjoyed every minute of it. To sponsor Bandit, click here! |
![]() | Meet Beau!I'm Beau! I am a wonderful little pooch who has a very active career as a therapy dog. I go to work with my Mom at a local nursing home, and I really know how to make the residents smile! To sponsor Beau, click here! |
![]() | Meet Bella!I'm Bella - a 4 1/2 year old female Chihuahua. I was born on Christmas Day...that's pretty cool! Sometimes my Mom and Dad call me "Bella Boo Boo." I look forward to being a therpy dog because I love anybody who will let me give hugs and kisses. To sponsor Bella, click here! |
![]() | Meet Belle!My name Murray's Belle of Hydetown, but my friends just call me "Belle." I am a three year old ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has been a therapy dog for two years. I was rescued from a Pennsylvania Amish puppy mill by an Ohio rescue/adoption agency. Weighing about sixteen pounds, I am full of love and affection! To Sponsor Belle, click here! |
![]() | Meet Bentley!I'm Bentley - but my family calls me Ben. I am a 2 1/2 year old Yorkshire Terrier who was adopted by my Mom and Dad in July, 2008. I weigh only 7 pounds and have a very gentle temperment. I love to go for long walks, even in wet weather. I also love my little bed and being with my owner. To sponsor Bentley, click here! |
![]() | Meet Big Ben!I'm Big Ben - but, don't let my size fool you. I am soooo laid back and gentle. I am the perfect therapy dog and once you meet me, we'll be friends for life! To sponsor Big Ben, click here |
![]() | Meet Blaze!I'm Blaze! I am a beautiful, smart Standard Poodle - and I am following in the "paw steps" of my older therapy dog sister, Padme. I make regular visits in the North East school district, where I am known as "Miss Blaze." To Sponsor Blaze, click here! |
![]() | Meet Bradley!I'm Bradley! I am a very happy and well-mannered Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I am so excited to start my new therapy dog career - you can't help but fall instantly in love with me! To sponsor Bradley, click here! |
![]() | Meet Broadway!I'm Broadway - I was certified as a therapy dog in October and when I'm not working to make people feel better - I'm on the job as a Search and Rescue Dog. I work in both Erie and Crawford counties, and I really excel at both of my very important jobs. To sponsor Broadway, click here! |
![]() | Meet Buddy!I'm Buddy! I am a big and wonderful Golden Retriever! I am a super happy boy, and my Mom thinks I was born into my career as a therapy dog. Once you meet me, I'm sure you'll agree! To sponsor Buddy, click here! |
![]() | Meet Crackers!I'm Crackers! Yes, I look a little older than I am because I'm a Blue Dobegirl and my face is silver. I was rescued in 2011 at only 18 months old and found a wonderful forever home. Mom said her big red boy, Rodney, needed a friend and a playmate that's why she picked me. I'm quite tall, very easygoing and friendly! To Sponsor Crackers, click here! |
![]() | Meet Charlie!I'm Charlie! I am certainly an interesting mix! I'm a Newfie Doodle - my Mom is a Newfoundland, and my Dad is a Standard Poodle! Once you take a look at my blue eyes, you'll immediately fall in love! To sponsor Charlie, click here! |
![]() | Meet Cocoa!I'm Cocoa - a 5 year old Standard Poodle - and I am a former Calendar Girl! I was featured in the September 2007 issue of a National Puppy Calendar. I love swimming, boating, riding in the car, kitties, my dog sisters Sydney and Lilly who are also TDU therapy dogs, visiting anyone, and lots of attention! To sponsor Cocoa, click here! |
![]() | Meet Colbie!I'm Colbie! I am a very balanced Golden and I come from a Champion bloodline! My Mom has a lot of experience volunteering with therapy dogs, and I'm excited to start my new career. My bio is coming, please check back soon! To sponsor Colbie, click here! |
![]() | Meet Colby!I'm Colby! I am about 8 years old, and what you call a Heinz 57 - a combination of different dogs all rolled into one body and personality. My mom just found out my genetic makeup - and I am 12.5 % Standard Schnauzer mixed in with a lot of different breeds - pretty cool! My Mom got me from a shelter when I was only 1 year old, and I am eternally grateful! To sponsor Colby, click here! |
![]() | Meet Cooper!I'm Cooper! I am a beautiful German Shepherd - I'm really big, but very gentle. I am ready to put a smile on your face! To Sponsor Cooper, click here! |
![]() | Meet Daisy!I'm Daisy! I am a wonderful Border Collie. I am ready for whatever, whenever. I am crazy about riding in the car. In fact, my least favorite thing to do is to be left behind by the pack! Where ever my pack goes, I want to go too! I have a red harness to keep me safe on car rides, and I get so excited about going for a ride - I can almost put that hanress on myself! To sponsor Daisy, click here! |
![]() | Meet Daisy Mae!I'm Daisy Mae - I have a very special place here at Therapy Dogs United! I am TDU's Executive Director's pup - and am proud to be the inspiration behind many of our agency's programs and services. I recently helped grant a very special wish to an area senior ~ click here to read all about it! To sponsor Daisy, click here! |
![]() | Meet Dexter!I'm Dexter! I am so excited because both my Dad and I are certified therapy dogs! I am not only just a loving and gentle therapy dog - but I am an AKC Champion! To Sponsor Dexter, click here! |
![]() | Meet Dixie!I'm Dixie! Since being certified as a therapy dog, I have been busy making visits at the Saint Benedict Monestary with my therapy dog sister, Terra. I also keep busy doing agility! To sponsor Dixie, click here! |
![]() | Meet Doogan!I'm Doogan! I'm a 5 1/2 year old German Shepherd. When I am not working with adults and children as a therapy dog - I also serve as a certified Search and Rescue dog. To sponsor Doogan, click here! |
![]() | Meet Emma!I'm Emma! I am a one year old Shih Tzu. My mom became interested in Therapy Dogs United when Pat had come to her work to give a talk about the organization. From then on, my mom knew it would be a worthwhile and rewarding career! To sponsor Emma, click here! |
![]() | Meet Ellie!I'm Ellie! If I look familiar, that's because I have two beautiful sisters who are also TDU therapy dogs! I live at home with Gracie - a beautiful Golden, and Daisy is my litter mate! To sponsor Ellie, click here! |





































