Lizzie
UCCS Canine Connections Therapy Dog Counseling and Human Services
Columbine Hall 3011
Columbine Hall 3011
Biographical Information
Lizzie was born on November 28, 2016. She is a tiny Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, weighing in at only 12 pounds. She was rescued from a puppy mill at five months old and nursed back to health by Cavalier Rescue USA. Although she had a ruff start in life, Lizzie is a resilient, happy, and very energetic pup. Lizzie has the Canine Good Citizen certification and is registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She started as a therapy dog at Oklahoma University with Pete’s Pet Posse at just one year old.
She has served as therapy dog in Colorado since 2018 with the Pet Ambassadors at Penrose Hospital and is a UCCS Canine Connections pup. Lizzie participates in research on the impact of therapy dogs and is the star of a new children’s book set to be published in Spring 2026.
Theoretical Orientation
Person-Centered Therapy
Certifications and Registrations
- Canine Good Citizen Certified
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs #55829
Areas of Interest
- Hiking
- Napping
- Cuddling
- Giving kisses
Selected Publications and Presentations
Rogalla, K., Stutey, D. M., Arambula, J, Burr, R., & Severn, K. (2025). Therapy dog integration in comprehensive school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling, 29, 1-10.
Stutey, D. M., Rogalla, K., Jaime, M., Stark, C., Burr, B., /Wehrman, J., Denzler, N., & Tapia, J. (2024). Youth experiences with a therapy dog: insights from a therapeutic mentoring program. Society and Animals. Published online ahead of print.
Stutey, D. M., Rogalla, K., Notestine, L., Wehrman, J. (2022). The impact of therapy dogs on military-affiliated students. Society and Animals, 1-19. (published online ahead of print 2022). doi: https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-bja10106
Stutey, D. M., Rogalla, K., Notestine, L., Wehrman, J., Burr, B., Tapia, J. (2023, October). The impact of therapy dogs on counselors-in-training. Presented posted at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Denver, CO.
Stutey, D. M., Rogalla, K., Notestine, L., Wehrman, J. (2022, October). The impact of therapy dogs on counselor-in-training. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Coure de'Alene, Idaho.
Stutey, D. M., (2024, February). Lounging with Lizzie brings a therapy dog to Excel Centers. https://scribe.uccs.edu/lounging-with-lizzie-brings-a-therapy-dog-to-excel-centers/