WE WELCOME OUR NEW VOLUNTEERS:

Mike Azzarello with Olive Oyl, the Mixed Breed. Mike is a senior project manager with AT&T. He enjoys golf, walking and running. Olive Oyl is familiar with a nursing home setting having visited a family member in the past. She can shake hands and give a high five.

Elizabeth Burke with Mabel, the Black Labrador. Elizabeth is a law clerk in the 24th Judicial District for the Parish of Jefferson. She is also active in the STAIR Program every Saturday morning. Mabel loves people and also going to the dog park. Every year she participates in Barkus.

Mindy Ford with Archie, the Golden Retriever. Mindy is a reference librarian at the City Park branch of Delgado Community College. She also enjoys reading and cooking. Archie loves to smile when people pet him. He enjoys his daily walks.

Karen Hickey with Millie, the Basset Hound. Karen is enjoying her retirement with family and friends. Hobbies include gardening, traveling and decorating. Millie is calm, loves small cats and dogs and likes to chase lizards. She also enjoys going to the park.

Joey Johannesen with Sadie, the Terrier-Wolfhound Mix. Joey is a manager with AT&T. He is also a true sports enthusiast, enjoying football, baseball and basketball. Sadie is friendly and loves her daily walks and visits to the pet stores.

Susanne Knudsen with Chase, the Doberman. Susanne is a horse trainer assistant. She is a member of the Southern Eventing & Dressage Assoc. Chase enjoys being petted, loves his daily walks and attending Barkus every year.

Donna Lammon with Clyde, the Doberman. Donna is an emergency veterinarian at the La. Veterinary Referral Center. She also participates in many volunteer activities through her church. Clyde goes to work with Donna and loves to be around people.

Clay Latimer with Connie, the Greyhound. Clay is an attorney, retired. She is active with LA/SPCA as well as community programs. Connie is gentle, calm and loves to be with people.

Denise Mesa with Chicory and Wubby, the Shelties. Denise has been a stay at home Mom for twenty one years. She enjoys volunteer work and loves the opportunity to include her dogs. Chicory and Wubby enjoy walks and events, such as car shows and tennis matches.Both enjoy doing tricks, too.

Matt Napolitano with Rocco, the Goldendoodle. Matt is an economist with USACE. He also enjoys outdoor activities, especially those including his dog. Rocco loves to meet people and take long walks.

Cheryl Ortiz with Caylee, the Pit Bull. Cheryl is a CPA specializing in corporate taxation. She is also an active volunteer in the community and also enjoys quilting and scrapbooking. Caylee loves walking in the French Quarter and other outdoor events in the community. She can give you a high five and shake paws.

Nicole Parks with McKenzie, the Golden Retriever. Nicole is an advertising account executive with Peter A. Mayer Advertising. She also enjoys football and boating. McKenzie loves to be petted. She enjoys going to the snowball stand and can give a high five.

Carolyn Sanchez with Sammy, the Cavachon. Carolyn is retired and her hobbies include knitting, gardening and reading. She also volunteers with a culinary history group. Sammy attends a play group several times a month and loves to see his friends. He also enjoys his daily walk in the park.

Richard Smith with T-Bone, the Boxer Mix. Richard is active in volunteer activities with his church. He also enjoys gardening and fishing. T-Bone loves to meet new people and play with other dogs. He loves festivals and restaurants, too.

Desiree Terrebonne with Baxter, the Coton de Tulear. Desiree is an RN and works for a health plan as a case manager. Hobbies include reading, beading and swimming. Baxter enjoys going to stores, birthday parties, shopping and walks. He can also do many tricks, too.

Charlotte Walker with Beau, the Mixed Breed. Charlotte saw firsthand the positive effects of pet therapy at St. Anthony's Nursing Home while visiting a family member. She also volunteers at church and enjoys gardening. Beau loves his neighborhood walks and visits to the fire station.  

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS ADD PETS

Malay Hajra with Tej, the German Shepherd. Malay is a civil engineer by profession. He is also an active board member of VPP. Tej was adopted from St. Tammany Animal Services. He is very friendly, has a gentle nature and loves to give doggy kisses.

Joyce Lashley with Sweetie, the Mixed Breed. Joyce enjoys the company of her family and friends. She is active in volunteer work, including the Audubon Zoo. Sweetie is comfortable in a nursing home setting as she has made several visits and enjoyed meeting the residents. She is very friendly and loveable.  

WELCOME RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

Dawn Adams with Lewis, the Greyhound. Dawn is the operations manager for Jotun Paints. She is also active in volunteer activities at her church. Lewis is affectionate and loves children. He also enjoys his daily walks in the neighborhood.

Mary Reames with Ruby, the Papillion. Mary recently retired. She enjoys gardening and going to the gym daily. Ruby is loveable and enjoys walks in the neighborhood and going to the pet store.

Vickie Salter with Poppy, the Greyhound. Vickie is employed with the IRS. She is also active in GPA, Greyhound Pets of America. Poppy loves her walks in the neighborhood. She also attends and enjoys monthly Greyhound Meet & Greet sessions on the northshore.