Dogs On Call, Inc.

Join Us for Our Next R.E.A.D. Workshop

Polly — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:28:30 +0000

Dogs On Call, Inc. has set the date for our next R.E.A.D. Workshop. Because of a grant that DOC received from the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association we are able to offer this workshop at a reduced cost. Date: April 29, 2012 from 9-3 Location: McConnell Hall, Madison WI Cost: $20.00 with a new R.E.A.D. Manual …

Dogs On Call, Inc. Receives Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Grant

Polly — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:37:11 +0000

Dogs On Call, Inc. has received a grant from the Wisconsin Medical Veterinary Association to promote R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) in Wisconsin so more therapy dog teams can become registered R.E.A.D. teams. Because of this grant, DOC will be able to offer R.E.A.D. workshops at a reduced rate to registered therapy teams, librarians, teachers, …

This is Why We Do This

Polly — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:57:29 +0000

Kay Lysne and Daisy were making their first visit to the UW’s Carbone Cancer Center a few weeks ago. As they entered the hospital, a young woman sitting in the lobby broke out into a big smile; Kay could tell she would like to say hello to Daisy. They visited and the young woman spent …

Daisy

Polly — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:53:03 +0000

On a recent visit to one of our regular assisted living homes, I knocked on the door of a resident who usually wants a visit. When I asked if she would like to see Daisy, she sighed and said no, it was just too bad a day. I said that was fine, we hoped she’d …

Griffin

Polly — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:14:07 +0000

My West Highland Terrier, Griffin, and I have been members of Dogs On Call, Inc. since 2005. During this time we have visited our share of nursing homes and hospitals and been a R.E.A.D. team. We enjoy our visits to different facilities and Griffin seems to like R.E.A.D. the best. We had started a program …

Buddy

Polly — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:58:45 +0000

On our very first visit at St. Mary’s Hospital on a Friday, Buddy met a little boy who had his tonsils out on Tuesday. He was supposed to go home on Wednesday, but because he wouldn’t drink anything, the hospital wouldn’t discharge him. His frustrated mom said he’d eat hot dogs and chocolate cake, but …

Button

Polly — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:37:28 +0000

While visiting with the children at the local homeless shelter one little boy became quickly enamored with Button. Throughout the visit every 10-15 minutes he would be back to visit talking to just her. Towards the end of the visit Button was laying across my lap resting when the little boy showed up again crying. …

Lynn Malayter and Murphy

Polly — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:23:39 +0000

We can’t talk about Meriter Hospital and Dogs On Call without also talking about Lynn Malayter and her dog, Murphy, the pair who started the program at Meriter. They were the first Delta Society Pet Partner team in the state of Wisconsin and were also the first team to walk in the door of Meriter …

Meriter Hospital Program Continues to Grow

Polly — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:11:40 +0000

There are now 20 exclusively Delta-registered Dogs On Call teams visiting at either Meriter Hospital or the Meriter Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility. Most teams spend time at Meriter Hospital, enjoying the flexibility to visit when their personal schedule allows. At the hospital, teams may choose to visit between many different units, whatever suits their …

Dogs On Call, Inc. / Barnes & Noble Fundraiser

Polly — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:33:41 +0000

When: Saturday, Sept. 17th 12-4pm Where: Barnes & Noble, East Towne Mall Join Dogs On Call, Inc. and Barnes & Noble as we celebrate what we do! Dogs On Call, Inc. will be at Barnes & Noble at East Towne Mall in Madison on Saturday, September 17th from 12-4pm greeting customers and guests. Pet Partner …