Studies show that owning and caring for a dog can reduce stress and lower your heart rate and blood pressure.

It's one of the healthiest things you can do!

So go for it...take a step toward improving your health and at the same time, give an animal a second chance.

Adopt from your local animal shelter.

You'll both be glad you did!

 

 

 

Barkley

Owner/Handler:  Theresa Bellmore

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Therapy Team:                         Theresa Bellmore & Barkley

 

Breed:                                        Chow mix

 

Age:                                         5 yrs  

 

Therapy Certification:               TDI

 

How long as a therapy dog:       2 years

 

About Barkley:                          Barkley is always glad to be going to see somebody.  Sometimes he gets a ball thrown to him (which he loves).  He is a very perpetual puppy.  Playing with people is Barkley's favorite pastime.

 

Places we visit:                        Timberlake Nursing Home, HealthSouth, Union General Hospital, Avalon Place, Azalea Estates, Ouachita Valley Branch Library

 

Barkley's favorite visits:           Union General Hospital.  They think he's wonderful!

 

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