Healing

Fountain Hills nonprofit provides microgrants to therapy dog training teams

The Delilah Foundation transforms lives, one tail wag at a time

Fountain Hills resident Bonnie Formia is the CEO of the Delilah Foundation. She is pictured with her therapy dog, Tatanka.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Formia

Delilah was a Pitbull/Mastiff and a gentle therapy dog. The Delilah Foundation—which provides financial support for therapy dog teams, was named after Delilah.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Formia

Bonnie Formia and her White Swiss Shepherd therapy dog, Tatanka, at the Sky Harbor Airport.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Formia

From schools, hospitals, disaster sites and assisted living facilities, Delilah’s Foundation provides microgrants to therapy dog teams who work tirelessly to bring comfort, healing and joy to those in need.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Formia

For more information about The Delilah Foundation and/or to find out ways to contribute, visit delilahfoundation.org.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Formia

Delilah wasn’t what someone would consider a typical-looking therapy dog.

A Pitbull/Mastiff with intimidating features, it took some time for people to take seriously the bright signage on her vest that read, “pet me.”

After six weeks of strolling the library, waiting to share story time with local children, Delilah was finally approached by one brave child and offered loving pets.

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