# @canineorg on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVtB-LQDvS3
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59122848-canineorg-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/768ffe1ea9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-10T12:17:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Canine Companions (@canineorg) — https://gondola.cc/canineorg

## Caption

The West Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is filled with excitement as they welcomed their first-ever #facilitydog, Loretta. 🐕‍🦺

Canine Companions Facility Dog Loretta joining the team has brought a new energy of healing throughout the halls of the building. 

With her handler, Recreational Therapy Supervisor Erika Ledesma, by her side, Loretta is bringing a new kind of impact. By utilizing up to 45 tasks, Loretta is ready to make a positive difference on the #veteran community and beyond. 💙 

“This program means more than words can express,” Erika shares. “Our Veterans deserve joy, connection and comfort—and Loretta brings it all the moment she walks into a room. Even in these first few days, you can already feel the difference.”

🐕‍🦺Link in bio to read more about Facility Dog Loretta's impact.

📷 deptvetaffairs 
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#veterans #community #texas #LeadWithIndependence #veteransaffairs #makeadifference #veterancare

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## Tags

veteran, community, veterans, veterancare, veteransaffairs, makeadifference, leadwithindependence, facilitydog, texas

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