Visit registered therapy dog Ruby and her handler in the ͷapp Library from 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
Meet Ruby:
![Therapy Dog Ruby Registered therapy dog Ruby, a yellow lab](/_binaries/_events/therapy-dog-ruby.jpeg)
When I was 1,I was returned to Rochester Hills to the Leader Dogs for the Blind training
facility. I made it past basic training and began my community work. After eight weeks
at the school (and some goofing off), Leader Dogs for the Blind decided that I was
not focusing enough all the time. So, I became “career changed” and was offered back
to my foster family, who welcomed me back home. Now I have a new career—one I never
knew existed! I am a Therapy Dog! What that really means, I am not sure. All I know
is that I get lots of hugs, pets, treats, loving, walks, and I get played with most
of my days. It’s really a great job and easy to do. I still lose focus at times, but
someone always helps me get back on track. They call it “Squirrel!” So, even though
I am not what I thought I would be—a Leader Dog—I have found a new purpose and like
what I have become. I hope I get a chance to meet you!