Meet Kibo, House of Hope’s New Therapy Dog
The Japanese word Kibo means “hope.” It’s also the name of House of Hope’s new therapy dog. Longtime House of Hope volunteer and Baker Tilly Tax Director, Dana Delsman, came up with the name and played a vital role in helping the organization attain the therapy dog.
“Kibo really is the sweetest. He greets people as they enter the shelter and comforts them during therapy sessions,” Dana said. “Asking for help can be challenging but having a friendly face like Kibo greet you makes things a little easier.”
Recognizing the effectiveness of therapy dogs in providing emotional support, comfort and companionship, House of Hope utilized a $10,000 Baker Tilly Wishes grant to acquire and train Kibo. The estimated total costs of the veterinarian bills, training and pet supplies were $12,000.
