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How Do You Know When a Dog is a Therapy Dog?

How Do You Know When a Dog is a Therapy Dog?

And the magic of Fritz von Doggendorf

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Kerry Nichols
Apr 21, 2025
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Today I met James* for lunch. James became a member of the Nicholberry family twelve years ago when he took home his Mr. Navy, Bailey. James grew up in Fresno, moved to Seattle, and had somehow found me in his hometown. I remember his first emails to me — his enthusiasm, his kindness, his openness. I remember hoping he would choose me to raise his next …

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