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WTTD Visits The University of Memphis Library

We sincerely hope we relieved a little of the stress of Exam Week. – WTTD, December 2019 “Thank you so much for coordinating yesterday’s visit to the UofM. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we had the best turnout yet!” — AMS, Outreach Associate, University Libraries

2018 MCVC Awards

Ms. Jo Anne Fusco was awarded the John C. New Service Award at the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association’s 2018 MCVC Awards Congratulations, Jo Anne!

Guest blog: Why do you have a dog at the airport?

It’s a question therapy dog owner Pete Friedman of West Tennessee Therapy Dogs gets every time he visits Memphis International Airport. – Pete has the answer in a special guest blog about a recent visit to the airport with his dog, Tessa. Click HERE to Read More Why do you have a dog at the airport? What…
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Pet Therapy

WTTD Team: JoAnne and her dogs, Boss & Keys, were featured in the West Cancer Center 2017 Annual Report

Snowball Express Benefits Local Families Who Lost Military Parent

BY MICHAEL WADDELL, Special to The Daily News Seven local families are in Dallas/Fort Worth this week for the 11th annual Snowball Express Weekend, an all-expense-paid holiday gala for children of fallen military heroes. They are among approximately 1,800 children and spouses of fallen military participating in the event that runs Dec. 11-15. Created in…
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Therapy dogs bring comfort, smiles to Memphis airport travelers

MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis International Airport (MEM) and West Tennessee Therapy Dogs are partnering to give local air travelers some canine companionship. Therapy dogs brought by volunteers from the West Tennessee Therapy Dogs organization have been walking through the airport and greeting passengers. The dogs are colorfully adorned with signs that say “I’m a therapy dog. Please pet…
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Therapy dogs greet, bid farewell to passengers at MEM

By Andrew Douglas (WMC-TV) -Passengers should take it literally when hearing that Memphis International Airport has gone to the dogs. Four-legged friends greeted people flying in and out of Memphis International Airport Friday.See more adorable photos in this slideshow. For the past four months, therapy dogs Teeva, Tessa, and Boss have been greeting any and…
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Therapy dogs take over Memphis International

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When people first see Cricket, they don’t know what it is or if she’s seeing them.Chalk it up to her unusual hairdo or her larger than life personality. When Cricket goes calling at the Memphis International Airport, people can’t help but notice. “The kids love the dogs. It makes it so much…
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Jo Anne Fusco of The Exceptional Foundation

Great article in StyleBlueprint on WTTD’s Assit. Director, Jo Anne Fusco. Click to read about her great work as Director of the Exceptional Foundation of West TN, Doggy Daze at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, West Cancer Clinic and West TN Therapy Dogs. Thank you, Jo Anne While Jo Anne Fusco’s career has taken her from the floor…
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American Kennel Club

On Stand Up to Cancer Day We Remember Kicker, a Golden Retriever who has touched the lives of so many fighting the desease. https://www.facebook.com/AmericanKennelClub/videos/10154085986679121/