Callie and Lynx, along with their handlers Cindy and Jen, were recognized for their service by the CEO of Medical City Children’s Hospital on National Dog Day. Way to go, Cindy / Callie and Jen / Lynx ..read more

Marian Montelongo and her therapy dogs, Sawyer and Belle, were recognized for their service to Cedar Crest of Lewisville. Way to go, Marian, Sawyer, and Belle ..read more

Ron Fox and Kobie were named as "Volunteers of the Month" by Rays of Light, LLC for their dedication in August at the "Night Lights" Program. Night Lights gives the parents of special needs children a night off once a month. The children have a dedicated volunteer for the evening and are entertained with numerous activities such as movies, balloon artists, puppets, face painting, athletic games, playing computer games and interacting with therapy dogs from Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs. The dogs are favorites with the children, volunteers and the Night Lights staff. Ron regularly attends the 3 N ..read more

For the past few years, Lynx has been a regular at UTSW’s Simmons Cancer Center in Dallas. She can be found most Mondays visiting faculty, staff, caregivers, and patients throughout the building. This past Monday, Lynx met a new friend while waiting for the elevator. As this patient emerged from the elevator, she spotted Lynx and immediately asked to pet her. Phones emerged and the patient chatted with Lynx and snapped selfies. She hugged Lynx (a willing participant for snuggles) and declared this to be the best day.   Lynx completed her visits, and we returned home. Later, I happened ..read more

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Is your dog a picky eater? Will they even walk away from freshly roasted chicken? Then they might like these treats! Sheryll’s dog, Daisy, will walk away from everything EXCEPT these! Seafood Bites 1 can (about 4 oz) clams or shrimp with liquid 1 egg, beaten 2 c. cooked brown rice 1/2 c. powdered dry milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Put clams or shrimp in food processor and chop.  Add egg, mix well.  "Pulse" in rice and dry milk.  Form into 1 1/2- inch crescent shapes on the prepared cookie sheet..  Bake 15 minutes.&nb ..read more

Check out this video from our member, Tom Crowley. While Tom moved to Arizona about a year ago, he continues to be a part of the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs and to serve the community in Arizona with his wonderful dog, Rocky. So, turn up your volume and enjoy this video of a day in the life of Rocky ..read more

Night Lights is a respite visit that provides special needs kids a night out once a month while giving their parents a well-needed night off.  This is a program provided by the non-profit organization, Rays of Light, Inc., on the first 3 Friday nights of the month.  The children they serve cover the full spectrum of special needs up to age 18. Each child has a dedicated volunteer for the evening. The kids are dropped off at 5:30 pm and are picked up around 9:30 to 10:00.  The pet therapy visit is from 8:00 until about 9:15pm.  There are several activities to enter ..read more

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