Upcoming Events
- October 13, 2026 – Morningstar Therapy Dogs monthly meeting. Information on the left.
October 2, 3, 4 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM – Agility Trials at the Event Center at the fairgrounds. All are welcome to attend, but only competitor dogs will be allowed inside.
See Marcia Heckard if you would like to volunteer to help.
Monday, October 26 – Therapy dogs will attend the “Golden Circle Senior Education” program at the Senior Center from 1:00-2:00 at the Pavilion.
Reading to Rover at the Montrose Public Library
The library Open House on September 2 was a big success. Eight therapy dog teams got lots of pats, and children had fun making dog-related crafts. Sydney Minnick, children’s librarian, expressed her thanks to all MTD members who participated
- 2026 Reading to Rover Schedule Below – On Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 the Montrose Library hosts opportunities for pre-school through elementary school age children (ages 4 to 11) to read aloud to one of our therapy dogs. This is helpful for kids to practice reading with a non-judgmental audience (a sweet and friendly dog) and to interact with the pups. Kids can select the story they want to read for 10 minutes or so each time. Parents can sign up their kids at the children’s desk at the library.
Reading to Rover Schedule
September 23 – Marcia and River
September 30 – Joyce and Lexi
October 7 – Kerry and Ellie
October 14 – Heidi and Breeze
October 21 – Kay and Molly
October 28 – Linda and Harry
What Others Are Saying
These dogs were such a big help. It is amazing what contact with a sweet dog can do to lift you up at the lowest of times. I am so thankful for the ladies who brought their dogs, and so thankful for the dogs.
It helps out students that are having a bad day, or just need the love from a dog. Great sensory therapy!
With those dogs there, it gave me short little moments of time where I forgot about everything else. It felt like my soul was lifted immediately. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
About Morningstar Therapy Dogs
Morningstar Therapy Dogs, a non-profit organization in Montrose, Colorado, is made up of registered dog/handler teams joining together to promote therapy dog programs and visits in the Montrose community. The club was founded in 2003 in Montrose, Colorado. Founding members (including Dr. Bettye Hooley of Morningstar Veterinary Clinic) became registered teams and began visits to nursing homes in 2004. In 2005, the group started the Reading to Rover program and teams began to visit local elementary schools. Since then, the group has grown and expanded visits to other facilities and events. In 2009, we gained non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.