by Katie Stygstra | Aug 12, 2025 | News & Stories
Every therapy dog has a story. Some are raised from puppyhood with a service role in mind. Others – like Rufus – begin life in a shelter, never imagining they’ll one day bring comfort to hundreds of people. A Rocky Start Rufus arrived at a West Michigan...
by Pat Nicholls | Dec 18, 2023 | News & Stories
When life feels overwhelming, sometimes comfort comes in the form of a gentle nudge, a soft wag of a tail, or a warm head resting on your lap. That’s the quiet magic of therapy dogs – and at West Michigan Therapy Dogs (WMTD), we see it happen every day. The...