PAC Therapy Animals
Meet Our Therapy Animals
Support the People-Animal Connection (PAC) program and help bring a wagging tail to a critically ill patient.


Abby
Handler’s Name: Jen
Dog’s name: Abby
Breed: Maltese
Therapy Animal Since: 2021
Favorite Toy: Unicorn stuff animal
Favorite Activity: Eating and sleeping
Favorite Treat: Ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Bart
Handler’s Name: Jeanelle
Dog's name: Bart
Breed: Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Squeaky taco
Favorite Activity: Going to brunch
Favorite Treat: Bananas
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC therapy dog

Beau
Handler’s Name: Dotan
Dog’s name: Beau
Breed: Goldendoodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2022
Favorite Toy: Plush toys he can destroy in 5 minutes and squeaky rubber balls
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Apples
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Birdie
Handler’s Name: Erin
Dog’s name: Birdie
Breed: Akbash/Great Pyrenees
Therapy Animal Since: 2020
Favorite Toy: Shoes
Favorite Activity: Hikes and beach walks
Favorite Treat: Ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Blue Moon
Handler’s Name: Victoria
Horse's Name: Blue Moon
Breed: Miniature Horse, Black and White Pinto
PAC Starting Year: Since 2017
Favorite Toy: Her keyboard
Favorite Activity: Getting cuddled by kids!
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Leading her 6 other miniature horse sisters in the Tournament of Roses Parade

BobDylan
Handler’s Name: Adam
Breed: Maremma Sheepdog
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Squirrels
Favorite Activity: Running on the beach in Malibu
Favorite Treat: Belly rubs
Greatest Accomplishment: Starred in a Hollywood movie

Bondi
Handler’s Name: Karen
Dog’s name: Bondi
Breed: French Bulldog
Therapy Animal Since: 2022
Favorite Toy: French Bulldog stuffed toy
Favorite Activity: Chasing a ball and swimming
Favorite Treat: Blueberry baked treats
Greatest Accomplishment: Learning to swim

Bubbles
Handler’s Name: Jane
Dogs Name: Bubbles
Gender: Female
PAC Starting Year: Since 2014
Favorite Toy: Pink Pig
Favorite Activity: Socializing
Favorite Treat: In & Out Burger
Greatest Accomplishment: Being accepted into the PAC program at 14 months

Carly
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Human Partner: Josh
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Antlers
Favorite Activity: Fetching Tennis Ball
Favorite Treat: Chicken Jerky
Greatest Accomplishment: Upon hearing the command “In You Go,” she goes to her crate from anywhere in the house

Clara
Handler’s Name: Roxanne
Dog’s name: Clara
Breed: Yellow Labrador
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: A furry sloth that squeaks
Favorite Activity: Going to the beach
Favorite Treat: Bananas
Greatest Accomplishment: Making a patient’s day

Dickens
Handler’s Name: Jane
Dog’s name: Dickens
Breed: Yellow Labrador
Therapy Animal Since: 2020
Favorite Toy: French Woody Woodpecker
Favorite Activity: Walking, running and socializing
Favorite Treat: In-N-Out Burger
Greatest Accomplishment: Getting in the PAC Program at 1 year old

Finley
Handler’s Name: Donna
Dog’s name: Finley
Breed: Bichon
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: Flossies
Favorite Activity: Looking out the window and playing in the backyard
Favorite Treat: Stella + Chewy Beef Crunch
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a therapy dog

Georgia
Handler’s Name: Paula
Dog’s name: Georgia
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Soft blue fuzzy bone
Favorite Activity: Being petted
Favorite Treat: Vanilla ice cream
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC dog

Gus
Handler’s Name: Ellen
Dog’s name: Gus
Breed: Teddy Bear Doodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2015
Favorite Toy: Stuffed animals
Favorite Activity: Playing with his “brothers”
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Greatest Accomplishment: Passing therapy dog test with a perfect score, and becoming the second youngest dog in the PAC Program

Hamilton
Breed: Golden Doodle
Human Partner: Deb
PAC Starting Year: Since 2017
Favorite Toy: Squeaky Red Ball
Favorite Activity: Long Walks and Car Rides
Favorite Treat: Peanut Butter on a Cookie
Greatest Accomplishment: Star of a Hit Broadway Musical

Harlow
Breed: Labrador & Golden Retriever
Human Partner: Debbie
PAC Starting Year: Since 2017
Favorite Toy: Her little stuffed piggy
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Marrow Bones
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a reading buddy for elementary students

Hermann
Handler’s Name: Sharon
Dog’s name: Hermann
Breed: German Shepherd, Boxer, Australian Cattle Dog, etc.
Therapy Animal Since: July 2019
Favorite Toy: Anything that Scarlett likes, especially her pentapull squirrel
Favorite Activity: Playing tug with Scarlett
Favorite Treat: Roast Chicken Skin
Greatest Accomplishment: Being rescued by Wags & Walks and finding her forever home

Izzy
Handler’s Name: Melissa
Dog’s name: Izzy
Breed: Husky
Therapy Animal Since: 2016
Favorite Toy: Squeaky tennis ball
Favorite Activity: Loves volunteering and going on walks
Favorite Treat: Cucumbers and carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Always smiling, loving and cuddling

Jackie
Human Partner: Laura
Dog's name: Jackie
Breed: Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Squeaky stuffed animals
Favorite Activity: Rolling in pillows
Favorite Treat: Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Jackie and Kennedy are a famous standard poodle couple. As can be seen on instagram @poodlepresident

Joshua
Breed: Golden Retriever/Shepherd Mix
Human Partner: Melissa
PAC Starting Year: 2017
Favorite Toy: Bones
Favorite Activity: Eating
Favorite Treat: Bone filled with Peanut Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Meeting every living creature with a smile

Kelda
Handler’s Name: Constance
Dog’s name: Kelda
Breed: Lab/Golden mix
Therapy Animal Since: 2014
Favorite Toy: A stick
Favorite Activity: Running around with a stick
Favorite Treat: Whatever is closest
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC therapy dog

Kennedy
Handler’s Name: Laura
Dog’s name: Kennedy
Breed: Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Basketball
Favorite Activity: Sneaking snacks at night
Favorite Treat: Butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Flying from Alabama to Los Angeles

Lola
Handler’s Name: Bobbie
Dog’s name: Lola
Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since: 2022
Favorite Toy: Balls
Favorite Activity: Retrieving her ball toys
Favorite Treat: All food
Greatest Accomplishment: Losing 47 lbs., earning her CGC and CGCA, and becoming a therapy dog at UCLA Health

Lola
Handler’s Name: Abbey
Dog’s name: Lola
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: A pink dog named “Baby”
Favorite Activity: Cuddling
Favorite Treat: Peanut butter treats
Greatest Accomplishment: Being rescued and becoming a therapy dog

Lulu
Handler’s Name: Jim
Dog’s name: Lulu
Breed: English Labrador Retriever
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: Squeaky Ball
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Strawberries
Greatest Accomplishment: Stealing Everybody’s Heart

Mazel
Handler’s Name: Judy
Dog’s name: Mazel
Breed: Smooth Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since: 2016
Favorite Toy: All squeaky toys & balls & chews
Favorite Activity: Playing & loving
Favorite Treat: Dried liver & chicken & apples
Greatest Accomplishment: AKC Canine Good Citizen Agility 4 Class

Norse
Handler’s Name: Dave
Dog’s name: Norse
Breed: Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: Squeaking hedge hog
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Favorite Treat: Peanut butter
Greatest Accomplishment: Promoting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Penelope
Handler’s Name: Victoria
Dog’s name: Penelope
Breed: Miniature horse
Therapy Animal Since: 2021
Favorite Toy: Rubber chicken
Favorite Activity: Running on the beach
Favorite Treat: Fruit popsicles
Greatest Accomplishment: Walking in the Rose Parade

Piper
Handler’s Name: Nancy
Dog’s name: Piper
Breed: Standard Poodle
Therapy Animal Since: June 2019
Favorite Toy: Treat puzzles
Favorite Activity: Playing with dogs
Favorite Treat: Turkey Meatballs
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a Therapy Dog

Pitzel Ritz
Handler’s Name: Judy
Dog’s name: Pitzel Ritz
Breed: Brussels Griffon
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: Human beings
Favorite Activity: Agility and meeting new people
Favorite Treat: Apples, veggies and snacks
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a PAC dog, a professional model and Presidog of the Lambchop Lovers Club

Queen Victoria
Handler’s Name: Jennifer
Dog’s name: Queen Victoria
Breed: Bernedoodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2022
Favorite Toy: Stuffed Kermit the Frog
Favorite Activity: Chasing bubbles
Favorite Treat: Pizza
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a UCLA Health therapy dog

Samar Sattar
Handler’s Name: Khatija
Dog’s name: Samar Sattar
Breed: Golden Retriever
Therapy Animal Since: 2017
Favorite Toy: Squeaky balls
Favorite Activity: Swimming with fur friends
Favorite Treat: Beef jerky
Greatest Accomplishment: AACR Volunteer

Shepzel
Handler’s Name: Judy
Dog’s name: Shepzel
Breed: Brussels Griffon (smooth)
Therapy Animal Since: 2011
Favorite Toy: Mini-tennis ball, Sheepy and games
Favorite Activity: Agility, ball games
Favorite Treat: Apples and watermelon
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a Complex Pet Partner, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy

Stanley
Handler’s Name: Ellen
Dog’s name: Stanley
Breed: Golden Doodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2019
Favorite Toy: His big chew bone
Favorite Activity: Getting belly rubs
Favorite Treat: Attention
Greatest Accomplishment: Passing his Pet Partners test and joining PAC at a year

Thor
Handler’s Name: Stella
Dog’s name: Thor
Breed: Siberian Husky
Therapy Animal Since: 2018
Favorite Toy: Spiky squeaky balls
Favorite Activity: Aqua mushing
Favorite Treat: Chicken anything
Greatest Accomplishment: Living life to the fullest with only three canines

Toby
Handler’s Name: Chrisann
Dog’s name: Toby
Breed: Bernedoodle
Therapy Animal Since: 2022
Favorite Toy: Pineapple Kong
Favorite Activity: Loving everyone in sight
Favorite Treat: Bone
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a therapy dog

Tommy
Handler’s Name: Donna
Dog’s name: Tommy
Breed: Bichon Frise
Therapy Animal Since: 2012
Favorite Toy: Bear
Favorite Activity: Walking and looking out the window
Favorite Treat: Chewing flossies
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a therapy dog

Waylon
Handler’s Name: Shane
Dog’s name: Waylon
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Therapy Animal Since: 2020
Favorite Toy: Giraffey and squeaky acorn
Favorite Activity: Hiking Temescal Canyon
Favorite Treat: Anything BBQ
Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a UCLA Health therapy dog

Willow Blue
Handler’s Name: Victoria
Horse’s name: Willow Blue
Breed: Miniature horse
Therapy Animal Since: 2013
Favorite Toy: Rubber ball
Favorite Activity: Running in the neighbor’s corral
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Greatest Accomplishment: Walking alongside children in their wheelchairs

Zander
Breed: Standard Poodle
Human Partner: Nancy
PAC Starting Year: July 2013
Favorite Toy: Plush duck that quacks
Favorite Activity: Eating
Favorite Treat: Anything edible
Greatest Accomplishment: Finding a loving home on the fifth try