08/31/2026
Lorna, and her handler, our very own Chaplain Christine, visited on National Dog Day. Lorna is a 4-month-old black lab who is training to be a service dog. Chaplain Christine is a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (canine.org). Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. Lorna will start coming to Sugar Loaf on a more regular basis as she continues in her training and residents will not only enjoy her company but will be able to help with her socialization and training. They will help Lorna learn good manners, calm greetings and how to be around lots of different people and equipment. Chaplain Christine will be raising Lorna until she is about 16 months old and then she will go to professional training. Lorna is looking forward to a lot of wonderful visits with residents.