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More Teams Join ATD as Affiliates
We continue to grow as an organization. Welcome two new Therapy dog teams. Jill and Diane (Co-Handlers) passed the evaluation with Venessa, a beautiful clack lab. As affiliates they will now enjoy all of the benefits of being an ATD team. Welcome and ATD looks...
Lily inducted into Oregon Animal Hall of Fame
Douglas County’s four-legged celebrity, Lily, has been recognized state wide. The 3-year-old Golden Lab from Oakland, a CHI Mercy Health therapy dog, was inducted into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame on March 2. The award was given by the Oregon Veterinary Medical...
RuffWear and Allure Therapy Dogs Expand Relationship
RuffWear has offered to be an affiliate with Allure Therapy Dogs. This expanded relationship means that individuals that purchase RuffWear products through the Allure Therapy Dogs website will be contributing to the Allure Therapy Dogs mission with a donation back...
Come Join the Allure Team
Have you ever wondered if your dog could be a therapy dog? There is a lot to it but the return on your time and effort investment will be one of the greatest investments you will ever make. Bringing a smile to the face of a lonely senior citizen or a temporary...
Douglas County has Another Certified Team join Allure Therapy Dogs
Dr. Heidi Beery and her trusty sidekick Maisie of Roseburg is the latest Therapy Dog team to join Allure Therapy Dogs. Believe it or not, Maisie is a mix breed of Labrador and golden retriever. Macie, and Dr. Beery passed their Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog...
What is a Therapy Dog and how is that different from an Emotional Support Dog or a Service Dog?
These are most often misunderstood terms. While all of these dogs need certification of some sort, not all of them have the same rights and privileges. For instance, a service animal has all of the rights and privileges, maybe even more, as their handler. Emotional...
Lily Jellystone achieves another milestone
It’s not easy to become a therapy dog but Lily Jellystone sure makes it look that way. She has been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an Advanced Therapy Dog. To achieve this distinction, she started her training at 8 weeks of age and has been diligent...