Echo's Info
My Story
Where do I do what I do.
What do I do?
My mom rescued me from the Huron County Humane Society in Norwalk, Ohio when I was just 7 months old after I had been abused, starved, and neglected by my first owner.
A month after bringing me home I needed a pretty serious surgery because I had eaten a big plastic toy ring sometime before Mom got me and it had worked its way down to block my intestine. So in the beginning I was hurt and scared and a little shy with people, but Mom saved me, showered me with tons of love, and gave me comfort when I needed it the most.
Now, not only am I healthy, but I have become incredibly sweet, affectionate, outgoing, confident, and I love meeting new people.
What do I do?
Where do I do what I do.
What do I do?
After meeting the requirements to apply to become a Certified Therapy Dog I completed my training, applied, took the required series of tests and passed! So it was time to go to work!
Therapy dogs are "comfort dogs". Their job is to make people feel good. They can bring joy, stimulate the mind, boost morale, help with overall emotional well-being, provide company, assist in reducing stress or anxiety, lower blood pressure and comfort people during grief, illness, pain, sadness, or trauma.
The variety of people and places therapy dogs visit and the multitude of situations we are used for is endless and so very rewarding!
Check out the "Services" tab to learn more!
Where do I do what I do.
Where do I do what I do.
Where do I do what I do.
To see all the places that Therapy Dogs can serve check out the "Services" tab, but here are a few of the places that I currently visit...
I do scheduled visits to Fisher Titus E.R., TCU, Hospital and Rehab, Norwalk Memorial Home, Twilight Gardens, Gaymont Nursing Home, Bellevue Public Library and 2 private homes.
I also go with my mom to help her give talks
about therapy dogs and their services to schools, businesses, clubs, and organizations.
And I am a volunteer with the Red Cross in the Armed Forces Animal Visitation Program visiting veterans, wounded soldiers, and military personnel at a variety of events.