Pet Therapy

Being in the hospital can be a stressful time for you and your family. To make your stay at Bronson the best it can be, we offer pet therapy by request. Our talented and specially trained canine volunteers help bring comfort and smiles everywhere they go.

Pet therapy has been shown to provide several benefits for patients. It can:

• Provide distraction from pain and anxiety
• Alleviate sadness and depression
• Encourage healing
• Promote physical activity
• Enhance physical rehabilitation and speech therapy
• Reduce blood pressure

Meet our furry friends

Our pet therapy program began in the pediatric unit at Bronson Methodist Hospital more than 20 years ago. Due to overwhelming success, you can now request a visit from our furry friends in several units at Bronson LakeView, Bronson Battle Creek and Bronson Methodist hospitals.

Meet Turbo Pablos

Breed: Greyhound
Volunteer since: 2019
Volunteers with: Jerry and Shannon
Membership: Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Location: Bronson Methodist Hospital
Fun Facts:

• Retired racer, now a 45 MPH couch potato
• Knows English and Spanish commands
• Enjoys squeaky toys and napping upside down
• Loves meeting people