Bella joined the family in August of 2019 after Lexi, one of Luann’s previous goldens, passed suddenly from cancer. Like all four of Luann’s previous female goldens, Bella had been used as a puppy mill breeder girl prior to her arrival at DVGRR. She adjusted well to life in her new home. She loves to run, chase balls, and play with her stuffies. Bella learned quickly from her big brother and mentor and followed in his footsteps earning her therapy dog certification in no time. As a therapy companion, you may run into Bella working many area community events, educational events, student or corporate de-stress sessions, or visiting with staff, patients, and families at Christiana Care.

Goofy was a rescue from Puerto Rico that, at age 11, made his way to DVGRR in Reinholds, PA. He found his forever home with Luann as a hospice pup after several health issues were discovered. Goofy had an outgoing personality, was well behaved, and loved people—the perfect recipe for a therapy dog. He quickly passed his certification to be a therapy companion with PAWS for People, and soon after received his master’s certification. Goofy and Luann used to make regular visits to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Hospital and participate in other community events. We lost Goofy on July 5, 2020.