For Patients and Families
Meet our Pawprints dogs!
Each Pawprints dog and handler makes their patient "rounds" at least twice a month. These "rounds" include visits with up to 10 patients, along with visiting parents, siblings, friends and Boston Children's Hospital staff. If the child requests, the dog may make a "bed visit" (the dog lays on a clean sheet on the bed) so the child may easily pet the dog. Visits typically occur in patient rooms, although some visits occur in activity rooms on the floor.
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My name is Duncan. I am a Bernese Mountain Dog or Berner for short. I like to chase the wild turkeys out of my yard to keep my family safe. My two favorite things are kids and puppies. | My name is Herman. I am a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. I was born in Ireland and I have a long beard. I really like rides in cars and on boats, but I am really scared of big trucks! I will do anything for ice cream, but I hate vegetables. |
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My name is Indy, short for Indiana Jones! I am a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I love long ear scratches, even longer cuddles, making new friends, walks on the beach and action adventure movies!
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My name is Karma. I am a Golden Doodle. My mom is a Standard Poodle and my Dad is a Golden Retriever. I like to be scratched and petted. I also like to chew on stuffed animals and take walks in the park. |
My name is Jesse. I am a standard poodle and I think I am quite handsome. I love riding in cars, especially in the front seat. I like to run every day and love catching balls. I like to stay busy and sometimes get bored at home - so I am really happy to have a job as a Pawprints volunteer. |
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| My name is Spankey. I am a Newfoundland mix. I love swimming, sleeping in the bathtub, going to doggie daycare, playing in the snow, & playing with my best friend Dudley. I love having my ears rubbed! Sometimes I forget I'm so big and will try to sit on your lap, but don't worry because I am truly a "gentle giant." | My name is Tucker. I am a West Highland White Terrier. I live with another Westie named Emma. I love to chase squirrels in my yard, go for long walks and watch Animal Planet. | My name is Tucker. I am an English Cream Golden Retriever and I was born in Arizona. I am always happy and I have a lot of energy! I like to play and run outdoors. I love people, other dogs, and socks!! |







