Meet our therapy dog, Kiley
Kiley is a three -year-old golden retriever that’s been professionally trained to bring comfort and joy to people as a therapy dog. In addition to her calm and loving presence, she has an impressive skill set, including more than 25 tricks like waving, bowing, and offering her head for patient contact when someone cannot reach. Kiley’s journey began with training at Paws with Purpose where they found her to be best fit as a therapy dog. Kiley has been officially behaviorally evaluated by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, an AKC approved organization, and has served at hospitals, nursing homes, and in our community, spreading happiness wherever she goes. When Kiley’s not working, you can find her running at the park, exploring hiking trails, or swimming in the creek alongside her own personal companion, Milo, a retired golden retriever. Whether Kiley is working at the hospital or at home, she seems to find her greatest joy when surrounded by people. We can’t wait for you to meet her!
- Registered therapy dog and has passed an extensive evaluation by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs
- Experience working in a variety of healthcare, community, and home health settings
- Fully vaccinated and has records available for review
Meet our handler, Claire
Hello there! I’m Claire Spencer, the owner and founder of Petworthy. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself and to share a bit about my medical background, so you can feel assured that you or your loved ones are in caring and capable hands during our visits. My professional journey in healthcare began as a Registered Nurse (RN) after graduating from Auburn University with my BSN. During my time at Auburn, my love of animals and caring for others led me to Auburn’s College of Nursing’s Animal-Assisted Therapy course. As a RN, I have extensive experience in the Emergency Department where I still work and with pediatrics in the summer camp outdoor setting. This past year I earned my official designation as a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist. At Petworthy, you can trust in my dedication to care for you and your loved ones with pet therapy.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- American Heart Association CPR with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
