Mr. Jacob J. Puddles, a five-year-old American Kennel Club (AKC) basset hound who also dubs himself a therapy dog, receives a hug from his owner and handler, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Special Education Teacher Julie Jaffy. The duo has conducted more than 700 visits to local children, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and others as part of Therapy Dogs United. Submitted photo

Mr. Jacob J. Puddles, a five-year-old American Kennel Club (AKC) basset hound who also serves as a therapy dog with the Therapy Dogs United National Association’s Erie, Pa. office, has been making the rounds around Chautauqua County, providing therapy dog services to local organizations, agencies, and nonprofits. Submitted photo

From left, Julie Jaffy, Mr. Jacob J. Puddles, and Robert Jaffy pose for a picture in 2019 after the couple picked up a young puppy, Puddles, before starting their endeavor as a therapy dog family in the area. Submitted photo