Poppy and Vera - Comfort Therapy Dogs

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Poppy and Vera - Comfort Therapy Dogs Canine Assisted Therapy dogs and Ambassadors for Christ with Canines For Christ Poppy and Vera are canine-assisted therapy dogs through Canines For Christ.

Along with their human family members Steve, Lisa, and Dory, they visit assisted living facilities, camps, schools, police stations, hospitals - anywhere needed, to make smiles, give comfort, and bring the love of Jesus Christ and serve our community. Our services are on a volunteer basis. Both Poppy and Vera are "Doodles" - Poppy being a Goldendoodle and Vera being an Australian Labradoodle. Both are non-shedding and hypoallergenic making them great therapy dogs for people who are allergic to dogs. Both girls have been through training and have passed their Canine Good Citizen tests through American Kennel Club. They were then accepted as Ambassadors for Christ with Canines For Christ. Steve and Lisa have been in children's ministry as teachers and leaders for over 20 years. They are also former foster parents and have had several classes in behavioral children. Dory is 17 years old and a Junior handler for Canines For Christ and shows the dogs in 4-H dog shows and NADAC agility trials. She has been training and showing since she was 12 years old. She plans on attending ministry school when finishing High School. If you are interested in having us visit your facility or school, or have any questions, please feel free to email us. We will also be happy to share references.

We took Poppy and Vera kayaking and both did great! After we unloaded the kayaks and gear and I went to park the truck, ...
07/25/2026

We took Poppy and Vera kayaking and both did great!
After we unloaded the kayaks and gear and I went to park the truck, I noticed a handicap van with a group of people standing beside it. There were several people in wheelchairs and their caregivers from a facility. They were there to enjoy the lake and trails in the area we were at. I walked back to Steve, Dory and the dogs and said let's bring the girls over to see if the people in the wheelchairs would like to pet the dogs. We walked the girls over and I explained to the caregivers they were registered therapy dogs with Canines For Christ and asked if their residents would like to pet them. They were so excited and kept thanking us for bringing them over. One young woman in a wheelchair squealed with excitement when seeing the dogs. Vera put her paws up on the table on the front of one of the wheelchairs and waited patiently as the young woman just looked at her. The caregivers took pictures and talked excitedly about how some of the other residents that were not there would have loved seeing the dogs.
I never get tired of the opportunities God gives us to share our dogs and share His love ❤️ 🐾

We had some special help celebrating Poppys 6th Birthday ans Veras 100th visit with Brookdale Assisted Living residents!
07/23/2026

We had some special help celebrating Poppys 6th Birthday ans Veras 100th visit with Brookdale Assisted Living residents!

03/26/2026
Team Poppy visited fellow Alive Hospice volunteers and staff members at a volunteer get- together in Nashville. Poppy go...
03/02/2026

Team Poppy visited fellow Alive Hospice volunteers and staff members at a volunteer get- together in Nashville. Poppy got extra snuggles and treats from Heather❤️ We are very thankful to serve others along side this amazing group of folks!


I love and appreciate this lady so much! After a visit with our friends at Brookdale Assisted Living today, I took Poppy...
02/25/2026

I love and appreciate this lady so much! After a visit with our friends at Brookdale Assisted Living today, I took Poppy to see Dr. Deena Riggins for an adjustment. We've been seeing he er since 2023. Poppy always feels so much better after visiting Dr. Deena. Because of her love for animals and passion for chiropractic health, she helps so many find relief and to feel good- both animals and humans! We 100% recommend her for your pets care! https://drdeenaanimalchiro.com/

This cutie pie is so smart. She sticks toys down in the tire toy so that she can chew it without holding it with her fee...
02/07/2026

This cutie pie is so smart. She sticks toys down in the tire toy so that she can chew it without holding it with her feet😂


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