Meet the President

Emma, Teri & Murdock

Teri Meadows, TDInc. President 1992 to present date

Just a bit about myself… I met Ann & Jack Butrick (TDInc. founders) many years ago at an obedience trial held in Cheyenne Wyoming. I was there with two of my American Pit Bull Terriers “Rocky and Humbug”. Rocky was such a clown (as usual) that everyone gathered around while we were in the ring to watch this little clown. Ann fell in love with him with his smiling and gentle face. She asked if I had ever considered doing pet therapy with him. I had considered, but felt that he would not be accepted in this line of work because of his breed. At that time, I did not know of any national organizations. She said that he would be wonderful at it… With Ann and Jack’s guidance and encouragement I applied with Therapy Dogs International and was accepted. I went ahead and applied with several of my other American Pit Bull Terriers. I was honored when Jack and Ann decided to start Therapy Dogs Incorporated. and asked me to be Vice President, and eagerly accepted. I became President at the passing of our beloved Jack Butrick. With his ideas and the support of a dedicated board of directors and membership we have taken his dreams and continued to be a premier Pet Therapy organization. I want to personally thank the wonderful membership, Tester / Observers, and the Board of Directors of Therapy Dogs Inc. for their steadfast dedication.

Personal information:

I live in the mountains of Colorado. I am married to a loving and very understanding husband, who puts up with all my dog activities. I am owned and loved by two dogs. Murdock a 7-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier (TDInc. #9901733) and Emma a 5-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier (TDInc. #10937). I compete in Obedience, Conformation and Agility.

Outside of dog stuff:

I work for Qwest Communications (formally US West) for 34 years. There I provide transport of Broadcast Digital Video Services. Also, I am a Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Master & Teacher of Crystology. I also use Sound therapy for relaxation of myself, my dogs, and others with an Angelic Harp, and Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. I love to take rocks and minerals and wrap them with gold or silver wire to complement the beauty and energy of each to wear as wearable art.