Formed on July 24, 2012, by Melanie Watson and Kim Hopkins, the 4 Rivers chapter continues to bring comfort, happiness, and healing to the local community through the power of pet therapy. Under Melanie’s leadership, the chapter has grown into a dedicated group of ten volunteers who regularly share their therapy pets’ unconditional love across the region.
Meet Our Chapter Leader
Melanie Watson has been a dedicated Love on a Leash® volunteer since 2011 and helped establish the Four Rivers Chapter in 2012. She has shared the comfort and joy of pet therapy with two beloved companions—Pumpkin, her gentle domestic shorthair cat who is now retired, and Callie, her affectionate Australian Shepherd who continues to brighten lives on visits. As chapter leader, Melanie is passionate about fostering meaningful connections between therapy teams and the community, creating lasting moments of joy for those they visit.
Melanie Watson
Chapter Leader
