PAC Therapy Animals

Handler’s Name:  Jen
Dog’s name:  Abby
Breed:  Maltese
Therapy Animal Since:  2021
Favorite Toy:  Unicorn stuff animal
Favorite Activity:  Eating and sleeping
Favorite Treat:  Ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment:  Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Donna
Dog’s name:  Abby Rose
Breed:  Bichon Frise
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Squeaky Pig
Favorite Activity:  Going on long walks
Favorite Treat: Chicken tenders
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Jeanelle
Dog's name: Bart
Breed: Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Squeaky taco
Favorite Activity: Going to brunch
Favorite Treat: Bananas
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC therapy dog

Handler’s Name:  Dotan
Dog’s name:  Beau  
Breed:  Goldendoodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  Plush toys he can destroy in 5 minutes and  squeaky rubber balls
Favorite Activity:  Swimming
Favorite Treat:  Apples
Greatest Accomplishment:  Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name:  Erin
Dog’s name:  Birdie
Breed:  Akbash/Great Pyrenees
Therapy Animal Since:  2020
Favorite Toy:  Shoes
Favorite Activity:  Hikes and beach walks
Favorite Treat:  Ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment:  Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Victoria
Horse's Name: Blue Moon
Breed: Miniature Horse, Black and White Pinto
PAC Starting Year: Since 2017
Favorite Toy: Her keyboard
Favorite Activity: Getting cuddled by kids!
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Leading her 6 other miniature horse sisters in the Tournament of Roses Parade

Handler’s Name: Adam
Dog Name: BobDylan
Breed: Maremma Sheepdog
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Squirrels
Favorite Activity: Running on the beach in Malibu
Favorite Treat: Belly rubs
Greatest Accomplishment: Starred in a Hollywood movie

Handler’s Name:  Karen
Dog’s name:  Bondi
Breed:  French Bulldog
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  French Bulldog stuffed toy
Favorite Activity:  Chasing a ball and swimming
Favorite Treat: Blueberry baked treats
Greatest Accomplishment:  Learning to swim

Handler’s Name: Jane
Dog's Name: Bubbles
Breed: Black Labrador
PAC Starting Year: Since 2014
Favorite Toy: Pink Pig
Favorite Activity: Socializing
Favorite Treat: In & Out Burger
Greatest Accomplishment: Being accepted into the PAC program at 14 months

Human Partner: Josh
Dog's Name: Carly
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Antlers
Favorite Activity: Fetching Tennis Ball
Favorite Treat: Chicken Jerky
Greatest Accomplishment: Upon hearing the command “In You Go,” she goes to her crate from anywhere in the house

Handler’s Name: Robin
Dog’s name:  Charlie
Breed:  Irish Setter
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Stuffed Salmon Toy
Favorite Activity:  Being with Robin doing anything. 
Favorite Treat: All treats
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a PAC Dog

Human Partner: Cindy
Dog's name: Diamond ("Didi")
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: The toy that her sister is playing with, though she won't take it away from her
Favorite Activity: Playing in snow or sand
Favorite Treat: Costco roasted chicken
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a Pet Partner 

Handler’s Name:  Jane
Dog’s name:  Dickens
Breed:  Yellow Labrador
Therapy Animal Since:  2020
Favorite Toy:  French Woody Woodpecker
Favorite Activity:  Walking, running and socializing
Favorite Treat: In-N-Out Burger
Greatest Accomplishment:  Getting in the PAC Program at 1 year old

Handler’s Name: Donna
Dog’s name:  Finley
Breed:  Bichon
Therapy Animal Since:  2018
Favorite Toy:  Flossies
Favorite Activity:  Looking out the window and playing in the backyard
Favorite Treat: Stella + Chewy Beef Crunch
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Constance
Dog’s name:  Fox IV
Breed:  Lab/Golden Mix
Therapy Animal Since:  2024
Favorite Toy:  All toys
Favorite Activity:  Rolling on his back with a toy in his mouth
Favorite Treat: Ice cube
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name:  Paula
Dog’s name:  Georgia
Breed:  Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  Soft blue fuzzy bone
Favorite Activity:  Being petted
Favorite Treat: Vanilla ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC dog

Handler’s Name:  Ellen
Dog’s name:  Gus
Breed:  Teddy Bear Doodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2015
Favorite Toy:  Stuffed animals
Favorite Activity:  Playing with his “brothers”
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Greatest Accomplishment: Passing therapy dog test with a perfect score, and becoming the second youngest dog in the PAC Program

Handler's Name: Deb
Dog's Name: Hamilton
Breed: Golden Doodle
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Squeaky Red Ball
Favorite Activity: Long Walks and Car Rides
Favorite Treat: Peanut Butter on a Cookie
Greatest Accomplishment: Star of a Hit Broadway Musical

Handler's Name: Debbie
Dog's Name: Harlow
Breed: Labrador & Golden Retriever
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Her little stuffed piggy
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Marrow Bones
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a reading buddy for elementary students

Handler’s Name: Ellen
Dog’s name:  Henry
Breed:  Half Standard Poodle and Half Great Pyrenees
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Carrying around throw rugs from the bathroom
Favorite Activity:  Playing with his “brothers” Gus and Stanley. He also loves to greet people on walks.
Favorite Treat: Greenies and back rubs
Greatest Accomplishment: Helping Ellen’s grandson overcome his yearlong fear of dogs.

Handler’s Name: Sharon
Dog’s name:  Hermann
Breed:  German Shepherd, Boxer, Australian Cattle Dog, etc.
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  Anything that Scarlett likes, especially her pentapull squirrel
Favorite Activity:  Playing tug with Scarlett
Favorite Treat: Roast Chicken Skin
Greatest Accomplishment: Being rescued by Wags & Walks and finding her forever home

Handler’s Name:  Melissa
Dog’s name:  Izzy
Breed:  Husky
Therapy Animal Since:  2016
Favorite Toy:  Squeaky tennis ball
Favorite Activity:  Loves volunteering and going on walks
Favorite Treat: Cucumbers and carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Always smiling, loving and cuddling

Human Partner: Laura
Dog's name: Jackie
Breed: Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Squeaky stuffed animals
Favorite Activity: Rolling in pillows
Favorite Treat: Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Jackie  and Kennedy are a famous standard poodle couple. As can be seen on instagram @poodlepresident

Handler's Name: Melissa
Dog's Name: Joshua
Breed: Golden Retriever/Shepherd Mix
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Bones
Favorite Activity: Eating
Favorite Treat: Bone filled with Peanut Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Meeting every living creature with a smile

Handler’s Name:  Constance
Dog’s name:  Kelda
Breed:  Lab/Golden mix
Therapy Animal Since:  2014
Favorite Toy:  A stick
Favorite Activity:  Running around with a stick
Favorite Treat: Whatever is closest
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC therapy dog

Handler’s Name:  Laura
Dog’s name:  Kennedy
Breed:  Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  Basketball
Favorite Activity:  Sneaking snacks at night
Favorite Treat: Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Flying from Alabama to Los Angeles

Handler’s Name: Joanna
Dog’s name:  Kennedy
Breed:  Shiba Inu
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Tennis Balls
Favorite Activity:  Socializing at the Farmer's Market
Favorite Treat: Peanut butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Being the first Shiba Inu in the PAC program, proving that your breed does not determine who you are! 

Handler’s Name: Victoria
Horse’s name:  Liberty Belle
Breed:  Miniature Horse, Black and White Pinto
Therapy Animal Since:  2013
Favorite Toy:  Any kind of ball she can kick
Favorite Activity:  Being admired for her beauty, while making people smile
Favorite Treat: French Fries
Greatest Accomplishment: Working with patients to help motivate them to reach their physical therapy goals

Handler’s Name:  Bobbie
Dog’s name:  Lola
Breed:  Yellow Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  Balls
Favorite Activity:  Retrieving her ball toys
Favorite Treat: All food
Greatest Accomplishment: Losing 47 lbs., earning her CGC and CGCA, and becoming a therapy dog at UCLA Health

Handler’s Name:  Abbey
Dog’s name:  Lola
Breed:  Miniature Poodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2018
Favorite Toy:  A pink dog named “Baby”
Favorite Activity:  Cuddling
Favorite Treat: Peanut butter treats
Greatest Accomplishment: Being rescued and becoming a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Susan
Dog’s name: Lulu
Breed: English Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: Squeaky Ball
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Strawberries
Greatest Accomplishment: Stealing Everybody’s Heart

Handler’s Name: Melissa
Dog’s name:  Maddox
Breed:  Husky
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Tennis Ball
Favorite Activity:  Going for hikes and running on the beach
Favorite Treat: Beef jerky
Greatest Accomplishment: Being the best boy

Handler’s Name: Amy
Dog’s name:  Mayer
Breed:  Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  Tennis Ball
Favorite Activity:  Swimming and volunteering at UCLA
Favorite Treat: Meant
Greatest Accomplishment: Mayer is loving, kind and caring to everyone he meets

Handler’s Name: Judy
Dog’s name:  Mazel
Breed:  Smooth Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since:  2016
Favorite Toy:  All squeaky toys & balls & chews
Favorite Activity:  Playing & loving
Favorite Treat: Dried liver & chicken & apples
Greatest Accomplishment: AKC Canine Good Citizen Agility 4 Class

Handler’s Name: Marion
Dog’s name:  McGee
Breed:  Golden Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2024
Favorite Toy:  Lamb Chop
Favorite Activity:  Chasing squirrels
Favorite Treat: Anything chewy!
Greatest Accomplishment: Acing all his training classes despite a late start and overcoming his fear of cars.

Handler’s Name: Jo Carol
Dog’s name:  Molly
Breed:  Lab Mix
Therapy Animal Since:  2024
Favorite Toy:  Anything that squeaks
Favorite Activity:  Playing with dog pals
Favorite Treat: Anything edible
Greatest Accomplishment: Making friends

Handler’s Name: Olga
Dog’s name:  Monkey
Breed:  Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Green frog
Favorite Activity:  Running, zooming, and chasing the ball
Favorite Treat: Rawhide munchie sticks dog treat
Greatest Accomplishment: Successful completion of training for therapy dogs and participation in charity projects

Handler’s Name: Robert
Dog’s name:  Natsu
Breed:  Husky/Shepherd Mix
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Borrowed squeaky plastic balls - they are just more fun when they are not mine!
Favorite Activity:  Romping through fresh snow with my furry friends
Favorite Treat: Broccoli and carrots for a healthy crunch, but all cheeses for a true indulgence
Greatest Accomplishment: Joining the elite ranks as a UCLA PAC dog!

Breed: Labrador
Human Partner: Jane
PAC Starting Year: 2016
Favorite Toy: Anything he can destroy, especially plastic frisbees
Favorite Activity: Chasing lizards or any small critter that flees
Favorite Treat: Going to the beach
Greatest Accomplishment: Balancing toys and treats on his head

Handler’s Name:  Dave
Dog’s name:  Norse
Breed:  Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab
Therapy Animal Since:  2018
Favorite Toy:  Squeaking hedge hog
Favorite Activity:  Swimming
Favorite Treat: Peanut butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Promoting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Handler’s Name: Roxanne
Dog’s name:  Opal
Breed:  Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Squeaky tree of squirrels
Favorite Activity:  Going to the beach and kayaking
Favorite Treat: Watermelon
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a chill sweetie and sharing her cuddles

Handler’s Name:  Victoria
Horse’s name:  Penelope 
Breed:  Miniature horse
Therapy Animal Since:  2021
Favorite Toy:  Rubber chicken
Favorite Activity:  Running on the beach
Favorite Treat: Fruit popsicles
Greatest Accomplishment: Walking in the Rose Parade

Handler’s Name: Nancy
Dog’s name:  Piper
Breed:  Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  Treat puzzles
Favorite Activity:  Playing with dogs
Favorite Treat: Turkey Meatballs
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a Therapy Dog

Handler’s Name:  Judy
Dog’s name:  Pitzel Ritz
Breed:  Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  Human beings
Favorite Activity:  Agility and meeting new people
Favorite Treat: Apples, veggies and snacks
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC dog, a professional model and Presidog of the Lambchop Lovers Club

Handler’s Name: Jennifer
Dog’s name:  Queen Victoria
Breed:  Bernedoodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  Stuffed Kermit the Frog
Favorite Activity:  Chasing bubbles
Favorite Treat: Pizza
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a UCLA Health therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Jeff
Dog’s name:  Roscoe
Breed:  Pug/Chihuahua
Therapy Animal Since:  2021
Favorite Toy:  Dodgers blanket
Favorite Activity:  Cuddling and Trail Running
Favorite Treat: Peanut Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Going from a shelter to becoming a therapy dog!

Handler’s Name: Scott
Dog’s name:  Roxy
Breed:  Labrador
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Food
Favorite Activity:  Swimming after ducks in the lake
Favorite Treat: Pizza crust
Greatest Accomplishment: Sharing her gentleness with everyone

Handler’s Name: Khatija
Dog’s name:  Samar Sattar
Breed:  Golden Retriever
Therapy Animal Since:  2017
Favorite Toy:  Squeaky balls
Favorite Activity:  Swimming with fur friends
Favorite Treat: Beef jerky
Greatest Accomplishment: AACR Volunteer

Handler’s Name: Judy
Dog’s name: Shepzel
Breed:  Brussels Griffon (smooth)
Therapy Animal Since:  2011
Favorite Toy:  Mini-tennis ball, Sheepy and games
Favorite Activity:  Agility, ball games
Favorite Treat: Apples and watermelon
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a Complex Pet Partner, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy

Handler’s Name: Ellen
Dog’s name:  Stanley
Breed:  Golden Doodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2019
Favorite Toy:  His big chew bone
Favorite Activity:  Getting belly rubs
Favorite Treat: Attention
Greatest Accomplishment: Passing his Pet Partners test and joining PAC at a year

Handler’s Name: Stella
Dog’s name:  Thor
Breed:  Siberian Husky
Therapy Animal Since:  2018
Favorite Toy:  Spiky squeaky balls
Favorite Activity:  Aqua mushing
Favorite Treat: Chicken anything
Greatest Accomplishment: Living life to the fullest with only three canines

Handler’s Name: Chrisann
Dog’s name:  Toby
Breed:  Bernedoodle
Therapy Animal Since:  2022
Favorite Toy:  Pineapple Kong
Favorite Activity:  Loving everyone in sight
Favorite Treat: Bone
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Jen
Dog’s name:  Toto
Breed:  Heinz 57
Therapy Animal Since:  2021
Favorite Toy:  Any stuffed toy
Favorite Activity:  Trying to catch squirrels with his 2 teeth
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Greatest Accomplishment: Being the best big brother to his two human sisters

Handler’s Name: Shane
Dog’s name:  Waylon
Breed:  English Springer Spaniel
Therapy Animal Since:  2020
Favorite Toy:  Giraffey and squeaky acorn
Favorite Activity:  Hiking Temescal Canyon
Favorite Treat: Anything BBQ
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a UCLA Health therapy dog

Handler’s Name: Victoria
Horse’s name:  Willow Blue
Breed:  Miniature horse
Therapy Animal Since:  2013
Favorite Toy:  Rubber ball
Favorite Activity:  Running in the neighbor’s corral
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Walking alongside children in their wheelchairs

Handler’s Name: Stella
Dog’s name:  Xena
Breed:  Siberian Husky
Therapy Animal Since:  2023
Favorite Toy:  Her brother Thor
Favorite Activity:  Dog sledding
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Greatest Accomplishment: Leading a 8 dog team through the snowy forest of Mammoth