Pony Express Therapy Dogs

Dedicated to enhancing the life experiences of all through interaction and contact with therapy dogs

Pony Express Therapy Dogs is an all volunteer organization under the oversight of the University of Missouri, Buchanan County Extension Office.

Teams visit a variety of facilities each month including nursing homes, libraries, schools and several special events.

Interested in joining our organization? Contact the Extension Office or PETD members listed below for information on the next orientation and evaluation dates.

Contacts

Olivia Arndt, Executive Director
oweidmaier@gmail.com

Barb Tansey, Executive Secretary
drbtansey@gmail.com

Documents

• Application for handler & animal (DOC)
• Animal Evaluation (DOC)
• Handler Agreement (DOC)
• Team and Organizational Guidelines (DOC)
• Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test Criteria (DOC)

Executive Committee

• Olivia Arndt, Executive Director
  (term expires 7/31/28)
• [vacant], Assistant Director
• Barb Tansey, Secretary
  (term expires 7/31/26)
• Marla Eschbacher, Assistant Secretary
  (term expires 7/31/28)
• Sharon Luce, Committee Member
  (term expires 7/31/26)
• Jodie Meschke, Treasurer
  (term expires 7/31/27)
• Molly Stewart, Committee Member
  (term expires 7/31/28)
• Kim Hart, Committee Member
  (term expires 7/31/26)
• Rachel Livesay, Andrew County Extension Office
  Ex Officio Committee Member

Therapy dogs