Ed, Penny & Arlo

Ed, Penny & Arlo have been registered Delta Society Pet Partners since June 2005. Arlo is a two-year-old AKC registered Standard Poodle. As pet partners, they participate in Animal Assisted Therapy at Marquette General Hospital in the Rehab Center and the Adult Psychiatric Unit and are regular visitors to Pediatrics, ICU lobby, OR lobby, Neuroscience Center and many other areas around the hospital. Outside of the hospital, they attend various health fairs, bite prevention programs and visit Bay Cliff Health Camp and nursing homes. Arlo has even been invited to Toastmasters.

Andrea & Bingo

Bingo is a bit of a clown and LOVES attention, so he’s a natural as a pet partner! Andrea and Bingo both love visiting nursing homes where Bingo is allowed to jump up on beds to say “HI”. They also love visiting Marquette General Hospital. Smiles, handshakes, hugs and kisses from Bingo are all part of “the routine”. They have fun and hope those with whom they visit do too!

Darlene, K.C. & Chloe

K.C. & Chloe are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were each born in 2002. Darlene, K.C., & Chloe participate in Animal Assisted Therapy at Marquette General Hospital and nursing home visits. They participate in the Peter White Library reading program, the Bay Cliff weekend for the mentally and physically challenged, bite prevention seminars and health and well being fairs.
Darlene's most memorable dog therapy experience occurred while working with a hospital physical therapist and one of his stroke patients. The patient could not speak or use his left arm. The physical therapist put both KC & Chloe on the therapy table to encourage the patient to brush and pet them. It was the first time in therapy clear words were spoken, "nice dogs". It was an encouraging sign for all future therapy sessions

Mary Lee & Summer

Mary Lee has been fortunate to be a Delta Th12 therapy member for 12 years. She has had 3 therapy dogs and is now working with Summer.  Summer is an American and Canadian Champion and also has 3 Obedience Rally titles.  Summer loves to be around people and this was the answer for her to shine.  Summer shared the Marquette County Volunteer animal with her mother Paige in 2008. She was also the volunteer of the year for 2009. Summer was awarded the "beyond the Limits award for Delta in 2009.  As a team we visit Brookridge Assisted living, hospitals, do bite prevention talks and has been active in the "read to me "program for the past 3 years.Summer is an English Springer spaniel and was born in 2003.

Sharron & Murphy

Sharron Morcom and her handsome pooch, Murphy.  Sharron’s children are all grown and she has 6 grandchildren whom she adores and loves to spend time with.  She also has a 13-year-old tabby cat named Lucy.  Sharron enjoys dog therapy, horse therapy, kayaking, and walking.  She may also be found on her snowshoes or bike, enjoying the outdoors.   Murphy is a 12-year-old golden retriever, registered as a therapy dog with Delta Society.  He loves people and has 9 years of experience brightening peoples lives.  Murphy is a very obedient boy, has good citizenship skills and is a well controlled dog.  He is tested on all of these skills every two years by the Delta Society.  Thank you for joining us Sharron and Murphy.

Kathi & Eddie with Amos & Tessa

Both Amos and Tessa are Bloodhounds adopted from Midwest Bloodhound Rescue by Kathi and Eddy.  After Amos' adoption in 2002, he and Kathi became a certified Pet Partner Team spending time visiting at Marquette General Hospital.  Amos was lonesome so Tessa was adopted in August of 2005.  Eddy saw all the fun Kathi and Amos were having and decided to join the family.  Eddy and Tessa passed the Delta Society's testing were certified as a Pet Partner team on May 2, 2006.
While looking alike, Amos and Tessa are very different in their personalities. Tessa is fulll of energy and very "nosey". Amos is a laid back fellow who lives to be petted.  Both have one thing in common,  they love being pet partners and bringing a little sunshine to people they meet.

Sharron & Napoleon

Napoleon is a typical French Bulldog--a real social butterfly and a clown.  He loves his visits to the hospital and getting pet by all the different people he meets.  He quickly learned who keeps doggie treats!  He also likes to help children through bite prevention seminars.

Maggie & Mose

Maggie and Mose have been Pet Partners since 2008.  Mose is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon – very social, loves people young and old.  As a team, Maggie and Mose have visited on various floors at MGH and currently they are regular visitors at Brookridge Assisted Living.  They also participate in as many of the local Pet Partners activities as time allows.  Mose is a happier dog when he’s able to go on visits – he loves the attention and people enjoy him.  Maggie just likes being a part of the “love fest” that takes place between Mose and the people they interact with as Pet Partners.

Andrrew & Jessie

Andrew and Jessie are a team that love to go to Jacobetti Home for Veteran's, Harbor House, and public events like Kaleidoscope, Bay Cliff and the Marquette Kennel Club Show.  Jessie is an ambassador for how a really great dog can give to people just by being