For individuals in Door County, healing support could come with four paws and a tail. Through Door County Therapy Dog Teams, Inc., a volunteer-run nonprofit based in Brussels, the group educates the community about the magic behind pet-provided therapy opportunities.
“Therapy dogs bring happiness and joy to other people,” said Julie LaLuzerne, president of Door County Therapy Dog Teams, Inc.
Therapy dogs and their handlers visit nursing homes, schools, hospitals, libraries and other locations around Door County and their services rely on grants and donations. In effort to continue to make an impact locally, the group will host their Dog Days of Summer fundraising event on Friday, August 8th from 4p.m. and 8p.m at the Thirsty Cow Taphouse in Baileys Harbor.
“It’s so important to realize the impact the therapy dogs have on people of all ages,” LaLuzerne added.
The event, hosted rain or shine, will feature a Door County Sheriff K-9 Unit Dog Show, 4-H Dog Show, raffles, vendors, and live music. There will also be opportunities for kids to get a free book, read to therapy dogs, and create an art piece with their dog or a therapy dog. Well-behaved dogs with up-to-date vaccinations are welcome to attend.
