Paxton

Huntsville Hospital Foundation is delighted to welcome its newest Canines for Coping facility dog, Paxton! Paxton is a recent graduate of the world-class training program at California-based Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines, and now works at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children 40 hours per week.

Paxton’s training combines with the expertise of his handler, Certified Child Life Specialist Megan Banks, to help patients cope, heal and achieve treatment goals in the Pediatric Surgery Pre-Op, Radiology, Outpatient Pediatric Therapy and Antepartum units. Learn more about the Canines for Coping program.

About Canines for Coping
Canines for Coping is a program of Huntsville Hospital Foundation that provides joy and emotional support to pediatric and adult patients at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, Huntsville Hospital and Madison Hospital. Canines for Coping facility dogs Asteroid, Orbit, Vivian, Apple and Paxton are full-time employees and work in the hospital with their handlers 40 hours per week, with time allowed for downtime, naps and walks. Because they are professionally trained service dogs, all five dogs are able to provide services based on medical goals, can be present during procedures and can assist with bereavement. Canines for Coping is funded by Huntsville Hospital Foundation through community donations. To give in support of this meaningful program, visit huntsvillehospitalfoundation.org.