


MEET THE PACK
Our therapy dogs are the heart of our organization. Each dog undergoes rigorous training to ensure they are gentle, friendly, and adaptable to various environments. Whether they are visiting a hospital room, attending a library reading session, or comforting someone during a difficult time, our dogs are always ready to spread love and positivity.

RAVEN & GERTIE
Great Pyrenees mix
Certified with Loving Paws: October 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Favorite treats: peanut butter and bananas
Hobbies: listening to herself bark, going to work with her mom
Gertie in three words: gentle, soothing, attuned

MICKI & MAISY
Standard Poodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: chasing squirrels, playing in the sprinkler
Favorite treat: popcorn
Maisy in three words: joyful, goofy, observant

PALVIH & LIBBY
Cavalier/Pomeranian Mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: chasing squirrels, snuggling with mom
Favorite treat: dried chicken liver
Libby in three words: loving, sweet, caring

LINDSAY & ROSIE
Mini Goldendoodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen, 2025 Best of Lawrence Working or Service Dog (3rd place)
Fun facts: Rosie is the first therapy dog for the Lawrence Police Department and works with youth in Lawrence alongside Officer Lindsay
Rosie in three words: brave, friendly, adaptable

RAVEN & BOSS DOG
Australian cattle dog/German shepherd/American pit bull mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: keeping all the other dogs in line, Jeep rides
Favorite treat: everything!
Boss Dog in three words: reliable, calm, boss energy

JULIE, ARSHISH & SCOOBY
Poodle/Japanese Chin mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2019
Other achievements: Scooby also served as a therapy dog in Washington DC
Hobbies: sunbathe, relax on the couch with his humans
Favorite treat: meat and veggies
Scooby in three words: sweet, mischievous, loving

KRISTEN & JAX
American Pit Bull/Staffordshire Terrier Mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: long car rides, getting treats from drive throughs
Favorite treat: Chiefs game day snacks and pup cups
Jax in three words: champion kisser, snuggler, king of drool

SHELLY & MILLIE
Cairn terrier
Certified with Loving Paws: 2019
Hobbies: riding in the car
Millie in three words: ball of energy

MELISSA & MABLE
Great Dane/Beagle mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: chasing bunnies
Favorite treat: peanut butter
Mable in three words: clumsy, loving, diva

JENNIFER & STELLA
Golden Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2018
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: chase squirrels, play in the sprinkler
Fun facts: Stella likes to catch flying insects from the air.

KAREN & COSMO
Golden Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Fun facts: Cosmo's good heart is shown in his smile

KRISTIN & OCEAN
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Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen

CATHY & HARLEY JANE
Beagle/Labrador mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2016
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Fun facts: after working in Cathy's middle school classroom for years, more people know Harley's name than Cathy's!

DONNA & RYLEE
Mini Golden-Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2022
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: playing with empty water bottles and snuggling with dad
Favorite treat: peanut butter
Rylee in three words: gentle, friendly, happy

JEFF & REMY
Australian shepherd
Certified with Loving Paws: 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Remy's hobbies: long walks and chasing anaimals
Favorite treat: pup cups
Remy in three words: sweet, friendly, smart

KRISTI & INDY
Shepherd spaniel mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2022
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: Playing fetch, riding in the back seat with the windows down
Favorite treat: peanut butter
Indy in three words: loyal, sweet, obervant

LANA & WINNIE
Golden Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2015
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen, Intermediate Dog Tricks
Hobbies: people watching
Winnie in three words: opinionated, intelligent, gentle

RAVEN & JUNE
Staffordshire terrier
Certified with Loving Paws October 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: eating, watching her people, co-piloting her human
Favorite treat: cookies
June in three words: velcro, devoted, resilient

CLINT & MAPLE
Golden Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Fun fact: human, treats and car rides are her jam

TRACY & ANNIE AND KC
Havanese
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024 and 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Fun facts: KC and Annie are mother and daughter. KC loves to bury herself under pillows. Annie can dance on her hind legs.

RAVEN & DURANGO
Mastiff/Olde English Bulldogge/Staffordshire terrier mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: Hike int he mountains, romp in the lake, sit on anyone's lap
Durango in three words: steady, devoted, goofy

LEA & ROOSTER
Labrador/golden retriever mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2016
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Fun fact: Rooster was brought up to be a KSDA service dog but had a bad hip so Lea and her family kept him

RHONDA & MAYA
Mini Aussie-Doodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: squirrel watching, bunny hunting, cat hearding
Favorite treat: cat Greenies and chicken hearts
Maya in three words: cuddle-bug, energetic, determined

JOHN & ALFIE
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: squirrel and rabbit hunting, naps, eating
Alfie in three words: adorable, mischievous, loving

ELINA & WINNIE
English Mastiff
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: cheering on the Chiefs at the Sandbar, hanging out with the KU football team, and eating every carb she can get
Winnie in three words: patient, snuggly, goofy

JENNIFER & BENNIE
Bernise mountain dog
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: going for walks, playing tug of war, seeing children
Bennie in three words: big, playful, sweet

SKYE & GENEVIEVE
Mini Aussie/sheltie mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Genevieve's super power: she can sneeze on command and she knows all of her stuffies by name
Genevieve in three words: loyal, loving, happy

SUNNY & DAISY
St. Bernard/golden retriever mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Favorite treat: Bacon
Favorite hobby: running he farm and fetching
Daisy in three words: loving, happy, energetic

DAWN & HUDSON
Australian shepherd mix
Certified with Loving Paws: 2025
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: chasing rubber ducks
Favorite treat: banana peanut butter treats
Hudson in three words: friendly, goofy, funny

EMILY AND BARB & TANKA AND RAYA
Mini labraoodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: napping and teasing her sister Raya
Tanka in three words: strong prey drive

EMILY & PEANUT
Yorkshire terrier
Certified with Loving Paws: 2024
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen

ADAM & LUCY
Puggle
Certified with Loving Paws:
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Nickname: Potato
Hobbies: Getting pets and treats

LACY & LUNA
Sheepadoodle
Certified with Loving Paws: 2023
Other achievements: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Hobbies: running in an open field and in snow
Favorite treat: pup cups
Luna in three words: calm, loving, smart