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July 18, 2024
Dog Days of Summer: Meet Leia and Janice Draper
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Leia, a 3- year-old dachshund mix, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the visitation program through the American Red Cross for six months. She is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Leia's journey began on the Big Island with Pet Partners. After passing an evaluation at The Queen’s Medical Center, she officially became a therapy dog in December 2023, a testament to her hard work and dedication.
Dog Days of Summer: Emma and Richard Smith
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Emma, a 14-year-old black Shih Tzu, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2012. Emma is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Dog Days of Summer: Meet Oscar, Bear, Lorna and Al Hu
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Oscar and Bear, two of Tripler Army Medical Center’s dedicated volunteer therapy dogs, have been serving with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Lorna and Al Hu, the primary handlers for the Labrador team, tirelessly provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at the hospital.
Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ruby and John Flanagan
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ruby, a 6-year-old labradoodle, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2019. Ruby is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Ruby started her training with the Alliance of Therapy dogs as a puppy. The classes lasted 24 weeks and the training focused on chasing, jumping, and wrestling. After Ruby turned a year old, she took a socializing class.
Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ollie Bear and Millie Griggs
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ollie Bear, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Ollie is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.