VMH’s certified therapy dog ...

Veterans Memorial Hospital has welcomed a new addition to its staff. Benji is a certified therapy dog that makes regular visits to the hospital and helps lift the spirits of the hospital’s patients and staff. Benji is owned and trained by Dannette Hermeier of Waukon, pictured above, who is also a registered nurse on the hospital’s staff. She brings Benji in to see specific patients such as small children, adults who are dog lovers and others who just need a morale boost. Benji works well to boost the morale of hospital staff as well. Not every animal can visit the hospital. Benji is a true certified therapy dog and has all papers on file at the hospital so he meets all criteria. Submitted photo.