Pat’s Other Interests

Association of Concert Bands (ACB) Website

The Taylor Family Foundation – Camp Arroyo

Danville Concert Band (DCB) Website

Las Positas College

Nevada County Concert Band (NCCB) Website

Ohlone Community Band (OCB) Website

Phi Delta Kappa CSU EB-Diablo Chapter Website

Articles

View article online, “Therapy Dogs in Action”—A Collection of Heartwarming Stories from the Dog’s Perspective. The Independent, April 2020 Download PDF: February 2020. 

View article online, “AKC Title Recognition Fall 2019,” Fall 2019.

Download PDF, ”Caring Canines.” Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, November–December 2017.  

Download PDF, ”’Man’s best friend’ therapeutic for stressed students.” Las Positas College Express, October 20, 2017. 

Download PDF, “Latest Public Art Piece Celebrates Canine Volunteers.” Independent Magazine, January 2016. 

Download PDF, “Dogs Can Bring Smiles To People’s Faces.” Independent Magazine, November 2015. 

View article online, “Dogs Let Out on Campus for Cuddle Therapy.” The Express, September 2015.

Download PDF, “Therapy Dogs Help Those Who Are Grieving.” Therapy Dogs Incorporated Magazine, Issue 2, Volume 9, 2014. 

Download PDF, “Senior Living Facility Celebrates 1st Anniversary.” The Independent, November 13, 2014. 

View article online, “Should Your Therapist Be a Dog?” Rochester Review, September–October 2014. Vol. 77, No. 1. 

View article online, “Retired Livermore Educator Finds Second Career With Therapy Dogs.” San Jose Mercury News, April 9, 2014. 

Download PDF, “After Two Tours in Afghanistan, Local Soldier Comes Home.” Lamorinda Weekly, March 12, 2014. 

Download PDF, “The Wonder Of Therapy Dogs.” Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, February 1, 2014. 

Download PDF, “Two Therapy Dogs Go to Doggie Heaven.” The Independent, January 30, 2014. 

Download PDF, “Therapy Dogs Thank Our Troops.” Baywoof, November 1, 2013. 

Download PDF, “Therapy Dogs Do Wonderful Work.” Baywoof July 1, 2013. 

Download PDF, ”New Book Focuses on the Benefits of Therapy Dogs.” The Independent, November 8, 2012. 

Download PDF, ”Therapy Dog Honored by AKC Humane Fund.” The Independent, September 27, 2012. 

Download JPG, “Editorial: Special Group Of Volunteers.” The Independent, February 3, 2011. 

Download JPG, “Therapy Dogs Honored For Service To Veterans.” The Independent, January 20, 2011. 

Download PDF, “Therapy Dogs Awarded For Service At VA Medical Center.” PleasantonWeekly.com, January 15, 2011. 

Download PDF, “Dogs Help Lift the Spirits of Veterans.” The Independent, December 2006.

Links

L

Las Positas College

Livermore Valley Senior Living (LVSL) Website

N

Nevada County Concert Band (NCCB) Website

O

Ohlone Community Band (OCB) Website