Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital recently held a ‘Pawty’ for staff and patients to celebrate the newest therapy dog, Golden ‘Goldie’ Delicious, on his first official day at work. Goldie will join Freedom as the second animal-assisted therapy pup serving the children’s hospital and the sixth actively working across Memorial Healthcare System locations.
These dogs provide comfort to patients, families, and staff by offering hugs, paws, and smiles. Prior to starting, Goldie underwent two years of training with the nonprofit Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities.
The animal assisted therapy program at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is made possible by the generosity of Craig Zinn Automotive Group’s (CZAG) President and CEO, Craig Zinn, who established an endowment of $500,000 to fund the program.
