By Lisa Parent

‘We’re not sure if she rescued us or we rescued her’: Medicine Hat dog aiming for 2024 pet of the year

Feb 15, 2024 | 3:55 PM

Pet Partners is currently searching for its 2024 Pet of the Year and one of Medicine Hat’s very own four legged Hatters is vying for the title.

The organization is a non-profit serving people in need of therapy animal interactions.

Pet Partners, Kenzy the therapy dog and her handler Mike Quinn were at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital visiting the pediatrics unit on Thursday.

Kenzy’s job is to provide a calming and friendly presence to those who need it. She also makes visits to the Veiner Centre, and Riverview Care once a month.

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“She brings such a gentleness and quietness, that it helps relieve the stress,” Quinn told CHAT News while visiting the hospital with Kenzy.

“As I said, she’s a rescue, and we’re not sure if she rescued us or we rescued her.”

In order to win Pet of the Year, Kenzy and her handler will have to raise the most money for Pet Partners across the United States and Canada.

Pet Partners Pet of the Year – Pet Partners