2008-2020 Born in 2008, Jackson was a Golden Retriever and Black Lab mix. As a Therapy Dog, he worked in nursing homes, hospitals and schools. He was also a READ (Reading Education Assistance Dog) dog and worked with children’s reading programs. For fun, Jackson liked to swim, play fetch, go to the beach and ride […]
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
Dupont is a Labrador Retriever mix, and a former Service Dog who spent several years working with a deaf person. He was a Therapy Dog who loves to visit people and be petted. Dupont looked forward to going to go to the Courts to comfort children when they testify.
Darwin was found on a highway and picked up by a good citizen who contacted a local rescue group to find him a new home. That was in 2013 when Darwin was about two years old – and since then, he’s battled severe skin issues and has had surgery on both knees – but now
2019 Daisy-Mai was a pedigree Pomeranian and a registered Therapy Dog since 2011. Daisy was an active member of the Pet Therapy teams at Arnold Palmer Hospital and Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, where she visited inpatients at both facilities. Daisy-Mai achieved the title of “Advanced Therapy Dog” from the American Kennel Club, which signified
2011 to 2019 Born in 2011, Chief was a Boxer who was as sweet as could be – and who gave the best, sloppy kisses. Chief passed away in 2019.
Retired in 2018 Bosco, a Parti Colored Standard Poodle (chocolate & white), was born on May 6, 2009. As a puppy, he was socialized with patients, therapists and the staff at a Nursing Home his handler worked in at that time. As he got older, it was obvious how sweet, gentle and calm he was and
Benni was adopted from the Ontario County Humane Society, in Canandaigua NY in December of 2011. He was healthy and reasonably groomed when he was found, but no one came forward to claim him after his picture was placed the local paper. Since being adopted, Benni has shown that he enjoys being around people and
Emma is a Boxer, and a born Therapy Dog. Although she is special-needs herself, she does not let that stop her from having a sweet personality. Her first job as a Therapy Dog was at 4 months old when she was assigned to fulfill a hospice patient’s last request. The request had been for a
Bella was born in February 2011, and is a very sweet Doberman Pinscher. She’s a loving, loyal, energetic and calm girl who loves to give and get attention. Bella is loved by all who meet her, and she plays an important role with Companions for Courage in Lake and Sumter Counties, as well as with
