Therapy dog diagnosed with cancer retires after 10 years
Therapy dog diagnosed with cancer retires after 10 years By Isabelle Hanson | March 31, 2021 at 9:18 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 6:50 AM
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A therapy dog that spent his life brightening people’s days in the Heartland hung up his collar in retirement.
“He’s touched all of our lives,” said Carol Baker, Petie’s mom. “He’s been able to get through to people that others for whatever reason can’t.”
After 10 years of working as a therapy dog, Petie celebrated his retirement at PetSmart in Popular Bluff with two and four legged friends. While at work, Petie visited people in nursing homes, hospitals, and the VA Medical Center.