Pet Therapy Team

PAWS Pet Therapy - "Rudy"

Owner/Handler: Shari Emory

Therapy Team: Shari Emory & Rudy

Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever

Age: 9 yrs

Therapy Certification: Delta Society

How long as a therapy dog: 4 years

About Rudy:

We adopted Rudy from the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe in 2001. The moment he entered the shelter, the staff knew he was a special dog with his kind and calm mannerisms. Having 2 labs already, the director knew I was a lab person so he called me to come take a look. The bond between us was immediate. I truly believe Rudy is my miracle dog and was sent to me to share with the world.

Places we visit:

Azalea Estates Assisted Living, Avalon Place Retirement Home, Landmark Retirement Home, Glenwood Hospital, Ouachita Parish Public Library, Med Camps of NE Louisiana, Special Events

Rudy's favorite visits:

Rudy's favorite visits are Azalea Estates and the Ouachita Parish Library. He is a very calm and relaxed Labrador retriever so he loves lying on his back for belly rubs with the residents at Azalea Estates. He is also in his element reading with the kids at the Ouachita Valley Branch.

Ask Rudy: rudytherapy@yahoo.com

PAWS Therapy Teams

All of our PAWS Therapy teams consist of local volunteers and their personal pets. All animals have undergone strict personality screening, obedience training, and are certified by Therapy Dogs International or Delta Society. To become a PAWS Therapy team, it is a requirement your animal be certified by one of the national pet therapy organizations. Contact us today! We'll help you get certified so you can brighten lives with your companion animal.

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