Upcoming Events
Directions to the
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.
Flags and a WELCOME sign mark the spot and a sign on the building reads SALES OFFICE. You can park there.
- March 10, 2026 – Morningstar Therapy Dogs monthly meeting. See information on left.
Reading to Rover at the Montrose Public Library
- February and March 2026 Reading to Rover Schedule – 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
Member Memories
Isiah's Therapy Dog Marley
Marley and I recently experienced a truly special day doing a therapy visit. A local elementary student counselor had suffered injuries from a terrible auto accident during the summer. In the past, she had scheduled Morningstar Therapy Dogs to visit students at her school. Between her recovery and the demands of her job, she had not had the time to schedule these visits.
After receiving a request from another at her school for a therapy team to visit her, I said, “We’re on our way!”
When the counselor entered the room Marley started to tug at his leash, and he pulled me directly to her. She immediately sat down on the floor, and Marley settled beside her. For more than fifteen minutes she gently stroked his fur, her eyes glistening with emotion. In that quiet moment, it was clear Marley had given her something she deeply needed: comfort, connection, and a reminder that she wasn’t alone.
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.