Lucy and Oso
When not comforting patients in a medical clinic waiting room or visiting a local hospital, therapy dog Oso enjoys well-deserved time snoozing on the couch and sunbathing in HABIC volunteer Lucy Nuremberg’s backyard. The pair make a difference in their community by volunteering with HABIC.
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Ann and Icy
Icy started out life as a well-loved breeding dog. She was ready for retirement when HABIC volunteer Ann Kusic and her husband decided to adopt this sweet Standard Poodle, with the softest light grey-colored coat that inspired her name. Now they’re making a difference as a therapy dog team at Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and The Denver Hospice.
![human-animal bond in colorado therapy animal volunteer ann kusic and her poodle icy](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2023/08/Untitled-design-49-e1690996283660-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Abby and Mischa
As one of the HABIC dog teams certified during the Covid pandemic, Abby Schwab and her mini Doodle Mischa bring exceptional dedication to their work with patients at The Denver Hospice.
![habic volunteer abby and her dog mischa, a medium-sized poodle with sand-colored fur, sitting in a park looking at each other and smiling](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2023/06/abby-schwab-and-mischa-2-scaled-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Mary and Tig
Representing the best qualities of his breed, American Staffordshire Terrier Tig absolutely loves bringing joy to people of all ages while working as a therapy dog.
![habic volunteer and two csu employees with therapy dog](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2023/03/mary-tig-morgan-shelbie-e1678458164807-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Pat and Winston
After being left at a shelter in Los Angeles, Winston was brought to Colorado by Pat Athey to begin a new life as a therapy animal.
![HABIC dog Winston sitting for a portrait; he is a small fluffy brown mixed breed.](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2023/11/Winston-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Michael and Grace
Michael Beck-Gifford has a passion for working in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) settings and making a difference in the lives of children and families in Fort Collins.
![human-animal bond in coloradovolunteer and golden retriever](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2022/08/GraceBeckGiffordSilverPawStudio-e1659700594233-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Kathy and Winnie
Following a career in nursing, Kathy McNaught and her dog Winnie began volunteering with HABIC in 2017 to support individuals and families in their local community.
![colorado state university human-animal bond in colorado volunteer Kathy and her golden retriever winnie](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2022/05/kathy-and-winnie-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Brian and Robin and Kiko
A rescue cat with a special personality and the love of his new family offers support as a therapy animal for Colorado communities.
![kiko the habic therapy cat shows how cats can be used for human-animal bond work as well as dogs](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2022/01/kiko-e1659700128935-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Theresa and Summer
Summer, a Golden Retriever, loves to give comfort to others and immediately encourages people to pet her when she’s working as a therapy dog.
![colorado state university human-animal bond in colorado center volunteer therapy dog team](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/12/TB-and-Summer-HABIC-2-e1636473827859-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Wayne and Rex & Lacy
“HABIC is a worthwhile program which allows one to give back to the community and improve the lives of others,” said Boyles.
![colorado state university human-animal bond in colorado center volunteer therapy dog team with elementary school student](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/12/Rex-wayne-and-TB-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Jackie and Sophie
Jacqueline Rusho and her rescued Great Pyrenees dog Sophie developed a special bond with senior residents of long-term care facilities.
![large white great pyrenees therapy dog standing next to the chair of an elderly woman](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/06/sophie-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Susie and Gracie
It takes a very special HABIC team to volunteer to work in a hospice setting. One such team is Susie Davis and her Golden Retriever, Gracie.
![susie and golden retriever gracie](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2020/11/Susie-and-Gracie-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Kathleen and Jimmy
Kathleen Huggins and her dog Jimmy volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Denver Hospice. Jimmy is a rescue from Denver Dumb Friends League who now excels in his two jobs as a therapy dog.
![jimmy the spaniel wearing his habic bandana](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2020/11/jimmy-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Anndevoy and Fingal
Anndevoy Ryan and her dog Fingal received their HABIC certification and began working at Green House Homes at Mirasol, a skilled nursing care facility, in Loveland, Colorado.
![anndevoy and fingal](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2020/11/anndevoy-and-fingal-1000x750-c-right.jpg)
Emily and Jackson
CSU student Emily Oltmanns and her service-trained dog Jackson volunteer with HABIC. Life as a therapy dog is the perfect job for Jackson.
![volunteer emily and her black lab jackson](https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/habic/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2019/04/website-spotlight-image-1000x750-c-right.jpg)