Meet the Mullum Road Therapy Animals
Animal‑assisted therapy at Mullum Road is a gentle, evidence‑informed approach that brings the calming presence of animals into the therapeutic space. It supports regulation, connection, and emotional safety by inviting clients to engage with animals in ways that feel natural, grounding, and empowering.
Research shows that time with therapy animals can reduce stress, support nervous‑system regulation, build confidence, and make it easier for clients, especially children and neurodivergent individuals, to engage in therapy at their own pace.
Many people find it easier to open up, try new skills, or simply settle into the room when an animal is nearby.
Hi there! My name is Theo. I am a straight hair cavoodle. I was born December 15th 2021. I work with psychologist Lara, at both the Eltham and Ringwood clinic.
I’m a four-year-old spoodle who loves people, taking humans for a walk and chasing a ball most of all. I’m in grade 6 at obedience school and in grade 1 in therapy dog training, but this doesn’t stop me from rolling in smelly mud, swimming in the river and digging great holes in the sand. My birthday is on 25th October.
Napoleon - “Napa” - is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who completed his therapy dog training in January 2019.
Violet is a young black Labrador, with a calm and placid nature. Although, when she sees other dogs she gets very excited and wants to zoom around!
Bee Bee is a very good girl, she prances around, she is six months old. Bee Bee loves going for walks around the farm, and comforts you when you are sad. She is a little bit of a duffer.
Hi! My name is Aethusa (pronouced Ay-tooz-ah), but you can call me Toozi. I am a young Labrador X Groodle learning to be a therapy dog with with my provisional psychologist mum, Jas. I LOVE playing with balls and other toys, sleeping at work, and I MUST eat anything I see. I also LOVE humans and cuddles and going on adventures!!
Buffy is a small black and white Cavoodle. She has a very cheeky personality and is a master escape artist. Buffy also loves cuddling up on the couch for pats and cuddles.
Heka is a young red Groodle. “Heka” is the Egyptian god of magic and is associated with healing and medicine. Heka joined the Mullum Road team late 2022 as a young puppy.
Sootie is a two-year-old Groodle from Northern Nights Groodles in Gippsland. He completed the therapy dog training in 2019 as a young dog. He is very suited to working with clients of all ages as he is very reliable and gentle.
Pavlov – “Pavi” – is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has been a member of the Mullum Road team since he was 12 weeks old! He completed his therapy dog certification in August 2022 and loves coming to work to meet new people.
Fudgie is like a little man, he loves attention and kisses, he likes to yap a lot and is very cheeky. He loves to take your sock and run away with it!
Cookie is quiet and calm, he loves to be carried around, groomed, and cuddled. Cookie is good friends with Fudge, he also finds interest playing with Huff & Puff (the therapy rats!)
Kevin is a gentle, playful pug who brings comfort and smiles wherever he goes. He loves his toy koala, short strolls, cuddles with his best friend Winnie, and plenty of snacks. Slow, steady—and a champion snorer—Kevin’s big heart makes him the perfect therapy companion.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Brie and Gouda are Tom's two therapy guinea pigs. They are curious of anyone and everything and fall in love with anyone that will feed them any type of food.
Breed: Brussels Griffon. Fun fact: This breed was the inspiration for the Ewoks from star wars
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
Tiger Lily is a super sweet sassy queen that has really put all paws forward in her therapy cat role. Tiger Lily is observant yet playful but holds firm boundaries around some social interactions.
