Certified Therapy Dog with ATD

Anne & Mozart

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Certified Therapy Dog with ATD

Brandie & Emma

Emma is a blue merle Chihuahua. She holds 26 titles and is an expert trick dog. Emma loves sports, agility and barn hunt and was "Best of Breed".   Emma even knows how to use Talking Buttons and knows 51 words.

Brandie helps brands create new ways to connect with customers. Brandie is an Adjunct Professor at UNLV teaching the Consumer Experience in the Digital World.

Certified Therapy Dog with ATD

Louis Tripoli, MD & Spense

Louis is a retired Navy Rear Admiral. He was a Medical Leader and Chief Medical Officer with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His work continues in Global Health with his company 3E Care Solutions.

Certified Therapy Dog

Naledi and Beth Briggs

Naledi, which means star, is a rescue which Beth worked with for two years to pass the AKC CGC and her Therapy certification.  Beth's training and passion for animals started three decades ago working in zoos and aquariums.  Both Beth and Naledi are eager to help comfort people in stressful and vulnerable situations.

Certified Therapy Dog

Ellie and Laura Carducci-Bergstrom

Ellie was rescued from overseas in 2020.  Originally, Laura was planning on fostering her but after 1 day she knew Ellie was going to be with her forever.  Ellie currently works as a therapy dog 2 days a week at a Las Vegas middle school where Laura is a teacher.  Ellie is the star of the building and the students love her and she loves them.

Certified Therapy Dog with ATD

Belle and Gretchen

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Belle’s favorite activity is doing her therapy dog work. She knows who needs love & snuggles with them extra, & says “more petting please.”  She loves to do her tricks & dance!  She is a 7-year old long hair chihuahua. 

Photo by Arica Dorff Photography

Certified Therapy Dog

Cookie and Lisa Sweeney

As a rescue dog, Cookie likes to give back to the community the help and support that she received in her time of need.  Working now as a therapy dog, she loves to share her time with humans, making them happy through cuddles, snuggles and play.    She is a clever and intuitive pup’ with a cute personality, who will happily do a trick or two in exchange for a treat.  

Certified Therapy Dog

Miss Dior and Dana Provost

Dana has been a K9 Therapy Team for 25+ years, works at a local law office, and is a greyhound adoption representative.  All her greyhounds past and present have been certified therapy dogs.  They have visited facilities in Las Vegas such as, UMC, Healthsouth, Nathan Adelson, several assisted living facilities, Amazon, and most recently we visit a high school once a month.  Some of her greyhounds have done runway modeling and tv appearances in addition to their K9 Therapy work.  Dana has always been an advocate for greyhounds and loves to share their endearing qualities with others.  Photo is Dana with all her hounds.

Certified Therapy Dog

Bentley and Kayla Cervantes

In March of 2017, an 8 week old Toy Australian Shepherd flew to Henderson, NV from Oregon to be united with Kayla. This is where he created his forever home and was given the name Bentley. He is a sweet, kind hearted, patient 7 year old pup who enjoys bringing joy to those around him.  Kayla is a Las Vegas native, graduating with 3 degrees from UNLV, working locally in the education sector for the past 13 years. In only one year, this dynamic team has been quickly making a positive impact in the community.