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Property Committee approves therapy dog visits at Health and Human Services building
Summary
Sheboygan County—ommittee approved use of a trained therapy dog at the Health and Human Services building, to visit two to three days per week; the motion passed 5-0 on April 14, 2026.
Sheboygan County—ouncil—ody: The Sheboygan County Property Committee approved use of a trained therapy dog at the Health and Human Services building on April 14, 2026, voting 5-0.
Health and Human Services staffers Morgan Rohde and Lindsay Rick presented the request, telling the committee that the dog has undergone extensive training and would be present in the building two to three days per week to provide therapeutic support to clients and staff. The committee did not record additional operational details such as scheduling, supervision, or written policy in the minutes.
Procedure and vote: Supervisor Brian Smith moved to approve the therapy dog request; Supervisor Stephanie Arndt seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
Why it matters: County-run health and human services facilities commonly weigh therapeutic benefits against liability, confidentiality and infection-control concerns before permitting animals on site. The minutes record the committee pproved the program but do not specify implementation steps, required staff training, or a date when visits will begin.
Next steps: The minutes do not list specific implementation tasks or reporting requirements; the committee's approval authorizes the use as presented but leaves follow-up details "not specified."
