08/11/2026
Angel on a Leash Therapy Dog teams of Western Pennsylvania are sad to let everyone know about the passing of Honey. She was known as Sunny when she was rescued at 11months by Kathy Laverty of Hermitage, PA. Everyone thought HONEY suited her much better because of her gorgeous coat colors. When Kathy saw the beautiful collie, it was love at first sight and they did everything together. KATHY’S HONEY BUNCHES OF LUV participated in many AKC events including Obedience, Rally, Trick Dog, Fit Dog, and Farm Dog, where she received several titles. However, she found her niche being a Therapy Dog. She enjoyed her job. She loved people and people loved her. Kathy and Honey supported our local community, whether it was walking in a parade, participating in a fund raiser for the local library, visiting nursing facilities, Slippery Rock University students. or taking part in Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine. Honey Had been a Therapy Dog since 2018, joining AOAL in 2024. She was always a big hit with the older and the younger people she visited. Her last visit was at the Shenango Valley Senior Center in Hermitage.
Kathy worked for a doctor for over 30 years. At first Honey would visit on Wednesdays and weekends. If Honey wasn’t there, patients would ask where she was. She became part of the office staff. On one special occasion, while walking during their lunch break, Kathy and Honey met Patrice. They stopped to get and give some love. About a year later Patrice adopted a German Shepherd named Baby Girl. Because of their meeting Kathy and Honey, Patrice and Baby Girl trained and tested to become a member team with AOAL. Honey will certainly be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.