Penelope

Emotional Support Specialist & Snuggler

Penelope is Ana's beloved canine companion and a very important member of the Thrive team. As our in-house emotional support specialist, she provides a grounding, comforting presence for clients and staff alike. Her gentle demeanor and intuitive nature make her a natural fit for the therapeutic environment, she has a gift for easing anxiety and inviting connection without saying a single word.

Penelope's greatest passions include food (all of it), people (all of them), and the occasional supervised encounter with other animals. She embodies the warmth and unconditional acceptance that Thrive strives to offer every person who walks through our doors.