Tilly’s Place’s Mission is to empower healthcare and education professionals to partner with therapy animals using evidence-based practices to promote human and animal well-being.

Meet the Therapy Dogs

Orion and Tilly got their start at Nazareth University, where they helped create the InterProfessional Animal-assisted Wellness (IPAW) Collaborative.
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  • Registered Therapy Dog (since 2021)

    • Breed: Labrador retriever

    • Born: March 1, 2020

    • Birth place: Guiding Eyes for the Blind Canine Development Center, Patterson, New York

    • First career: potential Guiding Eyes for the Blind guide dog (released in 2020 due to ear infections)

    • Handler: Laura Poleshuck

    • Favorite pastimes: eating, visiting with people, slow walks

  • Registered Therapy Dog (since 2023)

    • Breed: golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix

    • Born: September 1, 2022

    • Birth place: Ohio

    • Rescue organization: Blind Dog Rescue Alliance

    • First career: foster puppy, Philadelphia, PA

    • Handler: Laura Poleshuck

    • Favorite pastimes: chewing on toys, playing with Orion, and meeting people

Stay in Touch

laura@tillysplace.org

585-520-4456

50 State Street, Building H

Pittsford, NY 14534