Some of our therapy animals may surprise you
Yes, our stable of Wisconsin therapy animals includes a sheep, llama and pot-bellied pigs! These animals give our patients a chance to experience something new, providing a variety of sights, sounds, smells and textures that stimulate and motivate.
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BennyBenny is our woolly friend. He is a sheep but we don't think he knows it since he acts more like one of the dogs. He loves to play... |
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Daisy LouDaisy Lou is our opinionated, fluffy (not fat) pot-bellied pig. She will do tricks (mostly sitting) for treats. Daisy loves to... |
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LeoLeo is our most observant barnyard resident. He knows what’s happening before the rest of us do. He isn’t sure he wants to be caught, but... |
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MosesMoses is a donkey who thinks he’s a person. He has a mind of his own, but he loves to be with people and especially to be brushed.... |
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OthelloOthello ("Olo") joined our therapy team in July 2013 and quickly became a favorite with patients. He and Daisy Lou give them lots of pot-bellied piggy love! ... |
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Salena MaySalena May is our largest friend. She mainly makes sure her pasture buddies don’t get all the grass by laying down on it. She is slow moving, but she... |