Pets With A Mission

09/02/2026

The October Mock Drill has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17th.

09/02/2026

08/29/2026

On Monday afternoons, Canopy guests are greeted by Layla, a Great Pyrenees and a certified pet therapy dog.

She and her owner, Mary Lynn Perry, are members of Pets With A Mission, a pet therapy organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to those in need. Mary Lynn began providing pet therapy at Memorial Hermann in 2016 and later brought comfort and companionship to Canopy survivors and caregivers.

A lifelong animal lover, Mary Lynn has pursued her passion for helping animals throughout her life. Before becoming involved in pet therapy, she volunteered with Operation Pets Alive, and became a Texas-permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Today, she continues to volunteer twice a month with the Houston SPCA. Mary Lynn encourages others to volunteer in ways that align with their passions. Her advice is simple: find something you truly love and share it with others.

Mary Lynn and Layla are such a bright addition to our Canopy team!

08/22/2026

Welcome our newest team member from Pets With A Mission! Bram is an 8-year-old Great Pyrenees who joined Pets With A Mission as a certified therapy dog in 2026. This gentle giant loves carrots, carries his favorite toy, Bumble, wherever he can and brings comfort, calm and plenty of smiles to people around him.

Together, Bram and his handler, Renee, visit Canopy to provide companionship and emotional support to our guests. If you see Bram during your next visit, be sure to stop by and say hello, he’ll be happy to brighten your day! 🐕 ☺️

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

FAQ #23
Client: What do the dogs do when they’re not visiting?
Me: Uh, you know, dog things…

07/31/2026

Our Read to the Dogs library program is hugely popular with young readers. It combines love of reading with love of animals for a win-win. You can view the schedule at https://www.petswithamission.org/events/calendar .

07/31/2026

Mary Lynn & Layla were in the "Canopy Spotlight" of their newsletter this month. Mary Lynn & Kea started visits in 2016 with Layla taking over when Kea retired. Thanks for the many years of service!

07/31/2026

New pet therapy team Renee' & Bram are keeping busy with visits to Canopy at Memorial Hermann and local libraries 😊.

05/06/2026

Wednesday, May 6, from 9:30am-10:45am meet and read to a few adorable pups from Pets with a Mission. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets Pets With A Mission