Therapy Animals M-Z

Milo

Milo is a Golden Retriever born in January 2020. We became a Pet Therapy team in May of 2024 after earning his Canine Good Citizen title. Milo enjoys meeting new friends & visiting with old friends. He loves belly scratches as well.

Milo participates in various Library Reading Programs, Children’s Camps, visiting hospitals & residential living facilities and Juvenile Court Programs.

Some of Milo’s favorite activities are hunting lizards, chasing squirrels, cooling off in the pool and wresting & chasing his golden retriever sister, Lacy. After a busy day he enjoys napping on the couch and spending time with his family.

Oliver (Ollie)

Oliver, aka Ollie, is a sweet, affectionate standard poodle who was born in 2024. He became a registered Pet Partners Therapy dog in 2025. Ollie enjoys visiting people of all ages. He sometimes joins his mom for sessions at Lotus Counseling and Wellness, to offer clients his calm, supportive presence.

When he's not at work he loves car rides, neighborhood walks, chasing squirrels, and playing with his brother Finnegan.

Pepper and Carol (owner/handler)

Pepper

Pepper is a female Australian Labradoodle who came from Bay Lake Doodles in Orlando.

It was apparent from the beginning, Pepper had a special gift of sharing her love, happiness, and gentleness with those around her.

Pepper and Carol have been a Therapy Animal team since Dec 2021. Currently they volunteer at Ochsner Medical Facilities (Covington & Slidell), and Christwood Retirement Community (Covington). However, Pepper and Carol are open to visiting in the greater New Orleans area. They participate in “reach out” requests for therapy teams through Pet Partners.

Rex

Rex (King Rex) is an English Cream Golden Retriever from Michigan. Rex moved to Lafayette, LA in January 2024 after his dad retired from the United States Coast Guard. Rex's laid back and chill temperament make him the perfect therapy dog. Beth, his handler, wanted to share this sweet loving boy with others and they became a Registered Pet Partners team is September of 2024. Rex has been enjoying visits and spreading love at Brookdale Senior Living and hopes to venture out to other venues soon.

Stryker, Jolie, and Sharon (owner/handler)

Stryker and Jolie

Stryker (L) is was Golden Retriever who has been a Pet Partners Therapy dog for many years. He has now passed on.

Jolie (R) is Stryker's niece has now been a registered Pet Partners therapy animal for several. She enjoys visiting residents at Garden View, Southwest Veterans Home, Our Lady of Fatima Books and Barks Reading Program, Hospice of Acadiana's Calcutta House as well as home visits for Hospice.

Willow

Willow is a 2 1/2 year old labradoodle. She and her mom, Christine, became a Pet Partners therapy team in May 2018. Willow enjoys doing special events, juvenile drug court, school visits and the library reading program.

When Willow is not working, she is playing with her four-legged sisters. You may see her on the road; she travels with her head out the window!

In April 2025, Willow gained a second handler, Kathy A. who had recently retired her pet partner, Abby. They look forward to continuing the mission.

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