08/27/2026
🐾 On the heels of , we’re recognizing three HCA Healthcare facility dogs who have helped bring comfort, connection and support to colleagues and first responders across Texas and beyond.
Serving throughout our 🏥 Methodist Healthcare System, Chanel, Lady and Fresca have spent years showing up during moments of joy, stress and healing. From making rounds and brightening busy days to offering colleagues a quiet moment to pause after a difficult shift, their presence can make a meaningful difference.
Their support has also extended beyond hospital walls. Following tragedies and disasters, including the Uvalde school shooting and Texas Hill Country floods, these facility dog teams helped support first responders and healthcare professionals navigating extraordinary circumstances.
Sometimes, that support is as simple as a head resting in a lap or a few quiet minutes together. Other times, these dogs can help open the door to conversation or connect someone with additional support.
As Lady enjoys her well-earned retirement and Chanel and Fresca approach theirs, we’re proud to recognize this remarkable trio, often referred to as the "Golden Girls", for the years of service, support and steady presence they’ve provided to so many. ❤️