Hannah
Hannah is a joyful, enthusiastic girl. She understands that her attitude can be helpful to others and is so happy to be a member of Companions For Courage.
Yodel Lady Yoo Hoo (Yoo Hoo)
Yodel Lady Yoo Hoo (better known simply as Yoo Hoo, because, let’s be honest, it’s way more fun to shout across a park) is a 5-year-old Chocolate Labrador with a master’s degree in tail-wagging and a PhD in spreading joy. Yoo Hoo has been a certified therapy dog since July 2022, and is now thrilled
Gamora
Gamora the Boxer is named after the fierce superhero from Guardians of the Galaxy. Gamora may sound tough, but she’s really just a cuddle powered sweetheart. She was rescued with love from the Florida Boxer Rescue Group. She’s living her best hero life spreading joy wherever she goes. Gamora happily accepts pets and melts hearts
Bo
Born in July 2024, Bo is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever who loves swimming and being a Therapy Dog. He loves to meet new people and will gladly sit on your feet and lean into you. Bo is a certified Therapy Dog with PAWS / Alliance of Therapy Dogs in Florida and with Therapy Dogs of
Lucy
Lucy turned 5 years old on January 23. She enjoys visiting college students at exam time where her silly tricks and eagerness to make friends helps them to de-stress. At only 6.6 pounds she is also easy to cuddle. She also has over 600 documented therapy calls and has earned the Therapy Dog Supreme title.
Darla
Darla will be 9 years old on May 2. She enjoys having children read to her and never refuses to answer the call to help someone feel better. At only 6 pounds, Darla fits easily on someone ‘s lap and is just the right size to cuddle. With over 600 documented therapy calls, she has
Sabrina
Sabrina is a three year old akita. She lived with an elderly woman, 2 cats and a chihuahua until her owner went into a nursing home. She was adopted by Laurie and began working towards becoming a therapy dog. She believes everyone here just to love on her. She loves her tennis balls and car
Boomer
Boomer is a Sheltie/Poodle mix who comes to us from Maine, where he was a Therapy Dog for many years, working at Maine General Hospital and Cancer Center. Boomer has been active in agility competition trials, and has also assisted in adult education classes which provided information to people interested in qualifying their dog for
Jake
2008-2020 Born in November 2009, Jake is a Yellow Labrador Retriever who loves swimming, playing catch and being a Therapy Dog. As a Therapy Dog, Jake enjoys meeting new people, but especially loves to visit the kids at Camp Boggy Creek. He is still a playful pup, but when he puts on his vest, he
Woolf
2008-2020 Woolf was the Founder of Companions for Courage, and was a very special boy who touched so many lives in so many ways. What started out with his helping in counseling sessions at the Lake Sumter Children’s Advocacy Center back in 2011 became the seed for what has become Companions for Courage. Woolf retired