The Ardmoreite
Ardmore, OK —
Graduates of the first therapy dog class, which ended on Nov. 7 in Norman.
From left are Aletta Foster and Sam, a Parsons terrier; Lynn Christian and Tinker, a miniature dachshund; trainer Leta Walker and Kayla, German shepherd; Latricia Collins and Bella, a Yorkie; Melissa Heid and Sam, an Australian shepherd; Cricket Anoatubby and Kuzo, a Chinese crested; Tim Tabar and Missy, a golden retriever/chow mix; and trainer Ellen Spraggins, whose dog, Mickey D, a papillon, is not pictured. Graduating on Oct. 4 were Jordan Aljoe and Lady, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
These therapy dogs will be used to visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospice and reading programs.

