Pet Therapy Dogs Make Holiday Visit to Lourdes’ Patients

CAMDEN, NJ—Ten teams of dogs and handlers from Tri-State K9 Response Team, a partner

of Lourdes Health System that provides patients with ongoing pet therapy services at each of its

campuses, toured units within Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center to brighten hospitalized

patients’ spirits for the holidays. Dogs and handlers were dressed in full holiday gear with

Santa hats, red sweaters, jingle bells, and Hanukkah attire.

Pictured:

Photo #1 – Tri-State K9 Response Team in the lobby of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

Photo #2 – Isaac (left) and Kelsey wearing their holiday wreath necklaces.

Photo #3 – Koji dressed as an elf.

Photo #4 – Cece gets a hug from a patient.