Sadie Avina
Sadie is our specifically trained dog to help improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals. She provides emotional support to help individuals deal with emotional challenges, anxiety, depression, and grief. Interacting with dogs has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and release feel-good hormones like oxytocin and endorphins. It has also been shown to help with cognitive stimulation such as memory and problem-solving. Dog therapy has also been helpful to individuals coping with trauma, and PTSD.