I’m Kate Washburn Brennan. I joined High Desert Therapy Dogs with my 4-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever, Scout, in the Spring of 2023. It has been a rewarding experience for both of us.

We have primarily visited the schools, both APS and UNM, Rust and Kaseman hospitals and the Retreat. Scout has learned that to be a good therapy dog, she needs to leave some of her Labrador high energy at home! We enjoy adding to other’s lives in whatever way we can. I was a Physical Therapist before I retired, so I find this type of volunteer work rewarding. Helping others comes in many forms, sharing Scout with others is one!

I am the mother of two wonderful kids. They are the ones who surprised me on Christmas morning with puppy Scout. They like that Scout and I do therapy visits. When we are not ”working”, Scout and I take long walks. We are grateful to have met such a great group of people/dogs at High Desert Therapy Dogs.