Golden Nugget Therapy Dog

01/25/2026

Our Pittsburg office will be closed Monday due to the weather. We will most likely be closed in Gilmer on Tuesday as well or maybe 1/2 day depending on how the roads look.

01/09/2026

Step 1 of learning to “Wave Bye Bye”. This girl is so smart!

12/13/2025

Our visit with the elementary students at Gilmer ISD this morning was lots of fun!! Nugget loves the kiddos even though they are wild! We were able to visit a classroom and then greet lots of kiddos in the hallway.

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12/13/2025

Our visit with the elementary students at Gilmer ISD this morning was lots of fun!! Nugget loves the kiddos even though they are wild! We were able to visit a classroom and then greet lots of kiddos in the hallway.

11/28/2025

Brushing up on Nuggets obedience skills today. She is finally maturing and it’s time to ask a little more of her.

Nugget & her owner took advantage of the training opportunities the Black Friday crowd offered this morning during our lesson! They did fantastic. ✨

11/26/2025

Out and about for a little training today. Decided to take advantage of the Christmas setting at Lowe’s.

11/03/2025

Back in the office today with Nugget the Therapy Dog. I think a little time off I good for everyone…. even dogs with a job. She was READY to get back to work and provide love and comfort to everyone today at Open Door Resource Center.

11/03/2025

It’s been a minute since we have worked. I have had a full schedule and a few hurdles to jump but we are back in the swing of things. We took at a brisk walk at a busy park today and used the time to brush up on some basic obedience skills. This girl really is “Golden” in so many ways.

08/02/2025

A touch of reality. Dogs don’t always have a good day.

Today we attended the Christus NICU Reunion and were only able to stay for about an hour. This sweet pup was overstimulated and struggled to obey and visit calmly. Thanks to a dear friend we managed to go outside to regroup and settle down. Then we were able go back in for a few successful visits. We left early because it was in Nuggets best interest.

Working dogs of all kinds have good days and bad days just like we do. They need to be loved and gently trained. I will always take my cues from her and give her an out when she needs it.

I shared this today because life is not always perfect and we can’t expect our working pet partners to be perfect either.

07/26/2025

We had a great time today at the Christus Good Shepherd Back to School Bash!

04/10/2025

We had a blast today ready with the students at Birch Elementary School!

01/19/2025

Nugget is 3rd from the left!!

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We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Pet Therapy Team! 🐾
Pet therapy brings comfort and healing to children and adults in the hospital by reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, increasing socialization, and lifting spirits. The simple act of touching a pet can be a powerful source of comfort and joy.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of others, email us at cgsvolunteers@christushealth.org today and help bring smiles to those who need it most.