Pet Therapy Hosted in the Library

The pet therapy program at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders is hosted in the Family Health Education Center & Library on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:00AM.

Maltipoo pet therapist Tony comes to the library on Mondays where he enjoys meeting with Hassenfeld patients and their family members. Tony became a pet therapy dog in spring 2007 through the Good Dog Foundation’s program. In addition to his work at the Hassenfeld center, Tony also volunteers for a school reading program where he enjoys being read books about other dogs, especially Clifford and Walter the Farting Dog. Tony has an active social life and models for a boutique dog clothing line.

Pet therapy dog Rocco earned the special distinction of being the youngest graduate of the Good Dog Foundation. In additional to his formal training, Rocco completed an apprenticeship with his older brother Bobby Blue, Hassenfeld’s first pet therapy dog. Currently Rocco works at both the Hassenfeld Center and New Milford Hospital in Connecticut. When he’s not at work, Rocco can be found hard at play with his many friends and his new sister, Stella. Learn more about Rocco at the Hassenfeld Center’s website.