Meet Izzy

2025 NZ Top Dog with a Job finalist

Meet Izzy

Breed:Cavalier King Charles

Barking from:Palmerston North

Job Title: Therapy dog

What's up dog?

Izzy has been a canine pet therapy dog since for 9 years giving so much love and support to so many people of all ages in our local community She goes to the local hospital children's clinic helping children by giving lots of cuddles . Attends the local main library every week so children can read to her helping them with their confidence and just giving so much love Goes to her resthome which she started there at age of 10 months so it's like home with all the residents, brightening up their day when she arrives wagging her tail , loving all the cuddles Attends the group visits to the local education institutes supporting so many students Izzy attended dog shows gaining her championship with Dog Nz Loves meeting up with cavalier friends , swimming and going on adventures Izzy has supported and given so much love and comfort to so many people in our community , comforting young children attending the hospital , elderly residents in rest home having previously had pets of their own , cheers people up with her wagging tail and big bright eyes Gives children the confidence to read out loud while izzy listens cuddled up to them Helps the students who are missing their pets and just need a cuddle from a dog who loves to meet all ages of people

2025 NZ Top Dog with a Job Award

Judging and criteria

Purpose

This award recognises a working dog that goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether supporting people or fellow animals, this dog’s daily efforts help improve wellbeing, provide support, or create meaningful change in their community.

Reach

Does your dog make a difference in the life of one individual, or do they support an entire group, workplace, or community? Tell us who they help and how far their support reaches.

Impact

What kind of impact does your dog have in their role? Share how they’ve enhanced wellbeing, supported mental health, or improved the lives of those around them