Meet The PAWS Team

Certified therapy dogs not only reduce stress, depression, and blood pressure, but they also improve self-esteem, increase physical mobility, provide comfort, and eradicate loneliness. When partnered with physicians, therapists, and nurses, animal assisted therapy can also help patients to reach health goals, remain positive and keep motivated. Here at MUSC, our therapy dogs specialize in tail wagging happiness. We appreciate all our incredible volunteer animal therapists.

Annie Barnard, pet therapist

Annie Barnard

Circa 2021

  • Breed: Croatian Chowhound
  • Barkday: August 10
  • Favorite Foods: Broccoli, Steak, and Watermelon
  • Hidden Talent :Shakes hands, rolls over, and can pose for photos
Ellie Mae Baker, pet therapist

Ellie Mae Baker

Circa 2022

  • Breed: Havanese
  • Barkday: August 02
  • Favorite Foods: Seafood, Bananas, and Green Beans
  • Hidden Talents: Loves to make you smile
Lenox Barry, pet therapist

Lenox Barry

Circa 2024

  • Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Barkday: July 03
  • Favorite Foods: Greenies and pup cups
  • Hidden Talents: Always knows when someone needs to be cheered up
Ocho Bass, pet therapist

Ocho Bass

Circa 2021

  • Breed: Doberman Pinscher
  • Barkday: July 23
  • Favorite Food: Homemade dog cookies
  • Hidden Talent: World class snuggler
Calinette Berent, pet therapist

Calinette Berent

Circa 2021

Breed: Poodle Shih Tzu Mix
Barkday: March 19
Favorite Food: Chicken Crisps
Hidden Talent: sniffing out hidden treats.

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