WEATHER
Because weather can be unpredictable, the meeting location may change if the weather is rainy, cold, or extremely windy. If you are in doubt, check your email.
An email notice will be sent notifying us of the change.
Member Memories
Revie is a Golden Retriever born June 7, 2020 in Grand Junction. She came home to live with Mary at 7 1/2 weeks of age. Revie was certified as a therapy dog in August 2022, but her talent for bringing joy to the elderly began when she was just 10 months old. That’s when Revie began to accompany Mary on trips to Arizona to visit a relative who was living in a residential care home and suffering from vascular dementia. Revie brought so much joy and so many smiles that the idea was sparked for Revie to become a certified therapy dog.
Revie and Mary currently visit a long term care facility in the Montrose area.
Upcoming Events
- July 14, 2026 – Morningstar Therapy Dogs monthly meeting. Information on the left.
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Teams will partner with MAPA (Montrose Animal Protection Agency) to visit the Flex Rex to tell kids 8-12 about therapy dogs.
October (Date as yet undetermined) – Teams will visit the “Golden Circles” group at the Pavilion to tell the group about therapy dogs.
Reading to Rover at the Montrose Public Library
- 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
June 24 – Elizabeth Waugh and Margot
July
July 3 – Melaney Sreenan and Cudo
July 8 – Sharon Penasa and Poppy
June 15 – Linda Wilson and Harry
June 22 – Angie and Oti
June 29 – Ann Furgurson and Zoey
MTD Therapy Teams Bring Smiles to Montrose Airport Travelers
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.