Outstanding Service Awards
This year,Therapet Foundation celebrated their 15th Anniversary in East Texas with a special awards dinner to honor all the animals and volunteers that make this organization function throughout the year. At the time, a small group of animals and humans receive special recognition for exceptional service. All the owners of past Therapet Awards Winners were honored as well.
Past Winners
1994- Pita, Yellow Lab owned by the Millers
1995- Kate, German Shepherd owned by Jan Bergman
1996- Schatz, Mini Daschund owned by Susie Moore
1997- KC, golden Retriever owned by Bonnie Maywhort
1998- Rev, Bernese Mountain Dog owned by Kevin Curran
1999- Delight, Corgi owned by J. C. Howard
2000- Splotch, Golden Mix owned by the Millers
2001- Seth, Golden Retriever owned by the Cathcarts
2002-Mini Mouse, Dometic Short Haired Cat owned by Mary Ann Clifford
2003- Abby, Newfoundland, owned by Tammie Heisch
2004- Echo, Greyhound, owned by the Salehs
2005- Nina, Mix Breed owned by Lissy Andros
2006- Aida, Golden Retriever owned by Shari Curran
2006- Buster, Mix Breed, Visitation Dog of the Year, owned by Crystal Jones
2007-Tessa, French Bulldog, owned by Kathy Carlson
2007-George, Golden Retriever, visitation dog of the year, owned by Sherry Guinn
Therapet Visitation Animal of the Year 2008-2009
"Lucy" Owned and Trained by Shannon Sieber- Shannon and Lucy volunteer at many of the hospitals in East Texas throughout the year. Lucy is a gentle, calm Jack Russel Terrier mix breed that was found on the street. We are blessed to have this fantastic volunteer team in Therapet!
Therapet Therapy Animal of the Year- 2008-2009
"Kelson"- Kelson, a Black Lab/Golden Retriever Mix owned and trained by Linda Scoggin. Kelson was bred to be a service dog however when he was cut from the program, Linda, his puppy raiser decided that she wanted him back to train for Therapet. He is a wonderful, gentle dog that is outstanding at Therapy work and excels at demonstrations of the skills needed to work in Therapet. We are very excited to honor this team.
2008-2009 Volunteer of the Year- Teri Crawford 
Teri Crawford has been active in Therapet for over 10 years however she doesn't even own an animal. She works behind the scenes helping with computer work, photography, and other creative endeavors. No matter what you give her, she will complete the task with remarkable results. We are so blessed to have Teri in Therapet and congratulate her for winning Volunteer of the Year!
Special Awards:
Leon's Signs
Samsung
Skillern's Business Systems
Keystone Credit Union
Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital (Healthsouth)
Kilgore Veterinary Associates
Mike Esterabadi/Petsmart Tyler
Sharon Phillips, DVM/ Tyler Vet Clinic
Ed King, Chick-fil-A
Junior League of Tyler
Copeland Road Animal Hopsital
Shelley Drive Animal Clinic