Meet Nilla, Our Gentle Companion in Healing
A calm presence with a wagging tail and a loving heart
Nilla is a Certified Therapy Dog through The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc., bringing warmth, comfort, and joy to everyone she meets. Whether she’s offering a quiet moment of peace or helping ease anxiety in a therapy session, Nilla reminds us that sometimes, healing begins with unconditional love.
Benefits of a Pet Therapy Visit
Where science and heart come together
Pet therapy has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting connection and calm. Interacting with therapy dogs can lower blood pressure, spark joy, and help clients open up in ways that feel safe and natural. The human–animal bond nurtures both emotional and physical well-being.
What We Do
Bringing comfort and connection to every setting
Our therapy dog team is available for visits in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, wellness events, and more. Nilla also joins Dr. Key in sessions at Key to Change Counseling and classes at Monmouth University to help reduce stress, ease social anxiety, and create a warm, welcoming environment for clients and students.
Nilla in Action
About The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.
A nationwide network of love and service
Founded in 1999, The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and certifies therapy dog teams across all 50 states. Their mission is to bring comfort, friendship, and support to those in need—always as a volunteer act of love.
“Sometimes the smallest hearts make the biggest impact.”
— Dr. Key, Key to Change Counseling Services