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Janet Mercer and her

Therapy Dogs Bubba and Jam






My name is Janet Mercer.
My household includes: Charles-my one and only husband for the last 46 years.


Bubba - 6 yr old Giant Schnauzer. Bubba is AKC titled in OBEDIENCE, TRACKING AND AGILITY, but his favorite job is ENTERTAINER. We have visited nursing homes, schools and playgrounds. Although Bubba was not raised with children, I have witnessed him being hugged by 4 or 5 kindergarten kids all at the same time. On our visits he has to perform his bag of tricks. He pulls the handkerchief from my back pocket after I sneeze. He brings me several items such as a pillow, a hammer and his food bowl. The work makes him tired, so he goes and sits on his stool. During all of this, he argues and complains constantly. The more laughter he hears, the sillier he gets.
Although Bubba is a large dog (90 lbs) I have always been comfortable having him around children and nursing home residents. He is the perfect gentleman. He knows how to take a treat from shaking hands. He is also very good and non-threatening to the other dogs in our group.
He is my best friend.


Jam - 8 year old Australian Shepherd. AKC titled in obedience and semi-retired therapy dog. Jam has always been a very sweet and gentle dog. Her tricks include showing how high she can jump, jumping rope and picking up coins from the floor and putting them in a cup. She loves to visit and gets very excited if I tell her she can go.



Lily - 3 yr old Giant Schnauzer. She is the puppy of the family. She loves to annoy Bubba by holding on to his beard while he cries. Although she is a registered Therapy Dog, she does not visit much. I can only take one dog at a time and right now it is Bubba's turn.


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