Directions to Cimarron Creek Community Room
Take San Juan bypass to 6530 Road across from the Montrose Event Center.
Turn onto 6530 Road. Take the second left onto Cimarron Creek Road.
The Community Center is the first right into the parking lot marked with flags, WELCOME, and SALES OFFICE on the building.
Isaiah Knott and Marley
A few weeks after school started this year, Marley and I visited the Exceptional Students Services classroom at a local middle school which we had visited several times last year. One of the students, a young girl, had never let Marley close to her when she was having a hard time. When we arrived, she was lying on the floor and shaking. Very slowly, I took Marley towards her. For the first time, she reached out and started petting Marley, and, as she did, she began to calm down. She petted Marley for 15 minutes, getting gradually calmer. After that, she got up and joined the class.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, October 26 – Therapy dogs will attend the “Golden Circle Senior Education” program at the Senior Center from 1 PM – 2 PM at the Pavilion.
Wednesday, October 28, 5 PM – 7 PM – 3rd Annual Pooch Parade on Main Street. Dress up your dog and walk Main Street. More details to follow.
- Tuesday, November 10 – Morningstar Therapy Dogs monthly meeting. Information on left.
Saturday, November 28, 10 AM – 6 PM – Small Business Saturday Holiday gift wrapping downtown.
Saturday, December 6, 10 AM – 4 PM – Holiday gift wrapping at the Visitor Center.
Tuesday, December 8 – Morningstar Annual Christmas party at the Police Station. Bring items to donate to Montrose Animal Shelter. More details to follow.
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
October 21 – Angie and Oti
October 28 – Linda and Harry
November 4 -Kerry and Ellie
November 11– NO READ TO ROVER
November 18 – Melaney and Cudo
November 25 – NO READ TO ROVER
December 2 – Marcia and Remy
December 9 – Elizabeth and Margot
December 18 – Linda and Harry
December 23 NO READ TO ROVER
December 30 NO READ TO ROVER
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.