Many patients and staff gathered Sept. 29 to say good bye and thank you to one of the most beloved therapy dogs at the hospital, Tank. Tank, a rescue dog that was almost drowned as a wee pup, found his forever home 12 years ago with Chris Witschey of Wadsworth. Chris almost immediately found a […]
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Akron Children's has a Doggie Brigade™ program at its Akron campus and Beeghly campus in Boardman. All dogs must pass a thorough veterinary exam and behavioral screening process to be accepted into the program. Screenings are offered once a year for each campus.
Celebrating Kelly and Sandy from the Doggie Brigade
I have been putting this off for a long time. I meant to write this 2 years ago when the Doggie Brigade celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Rescue dog provides lifetime of giving to patients and victims
I have a 15-and-a-half-year-old dog named Kayla. She was an abandoned dog that we found and rescued before her first birthday. Kayla has been a member of Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade since 2001. Her visits now are only once every few months and short, usually an hour or less, but she still loves it.
Calling Dr. Dog
I am very proud to be a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital and I’m even more proud to have been a member of the Akron Children’s Hospital Doggie Brigade with my beloved dog, Gilda!
Sharing a few golden moments as Doggie Brigade volunteer
My husband, Don, and I have been a member of Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade since 2006 and have been visiting with our Golden Retriever Logan. He is a very special guy, and a very special golden.
