Poppy the Therapy Dog

09/02/2026

I was joined at work today by a pretty handsome guy! Riley will be helping us out this fall throughout the Clinics, but primarily in occupational therapy! We practiced working together, and splitting up tasks/requests. Teamwork makes the dream work, the dream being to make as many kids smile as possible). We are ready to go!

08/04/2026

OMDog, treat eggs are my very favorite game to play with my young friends. I love cracking them open and helping myself to the goodies inside!

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07/29/2026

Lot’s of playful activities today up at the Resiliency Center for Families and Children and WMU Department of Occupational Therapy pediatric clinic. I love being part of joyful movement and play based interventions!

07/24/2026

Dog days of summer!🐾😎
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07/12/2026

06/26/2026

Pupdate: We are totally full now! Keep watching for fall class announcements.

Due to demand, one more section was just opened. Don’t wait if you want in in this!

06/16/2026

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Our book is out!!!! Available on Amazon and directly from the publisher!!!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/0d1zgSEo

Publisher direct: https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/844376-a-pack-of-therapy-dogs

06/12/2026

Today was the start of a very special opportunity for several youth at Western Michigan University Unified Clinics…a social skills group led by WMU Department of Occupational Therapy and Speech, Language Pathology students, with the themes of art and animals! I served as an ice breaker and inspiration, and loved meeting all my new buddies. They especially thought it was hilarious that I love going through tunnels (at 100 pounds, it’s no small task)!!

06/12/2026

Pupdate: We are totally full now! Keep watching for fall class announcements.

Pupdate: We are totally full now! Keep watching for fall class announcements.

Only 2 spots left!

06/06/2026

Back at it today, bringing smiles to folks’ faces all while collecting b***y scratches and tater tots (friends, you know who you are😉)!