Patrick — born on July 4, 2008, and named for patriot Patrick Henry — is a popular companion at hospice. He came to the agency two years ago, after being trained as a therapy dog. He spends most days at Kaplan House, but also travels with staff to see hospice patients at their homes. He’s so busy he has his own calendar of appointments. On nights and weekends, he lives with Diane Stringer, executive director of hospice, at her home on Cape Ann, where he loves to take dips in the ocean.
