- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow celebrated the vital contributions of its therapy dogs on Tuesday.
- The event included treats, new leashes, and plaques to honor the dogs and their handlers
- Sparrow is currently home to thirteen certified therapy dogs.
These therapy dogs are so much more than just cute. I’m your neighborhood reporter Ava Zanglin at Sparrow celebrating working dogs that support their patients and promote mental health awareness.
On Tuesday, the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow honored some very special guests for their remarkable impact.
FOX47 News“It doesn’t get much better than this, an ice cream social for our four-legged beloved volunteers,” said Margaret Dimond.
The therapy dogs and their handlers were treated to new leashes, upgraded trading cards, doggy ice cream, and a plaque recognizing their contributions.
“I think that the dogs enjoy it just as much as the people do,” said Connie Botke.
Sparrow is home to thirteen certified therapy dogs.