Established in March of 2017, by Pam Ryan and Susan Zerrahn, the Northern Adirondack chapter serves the communities of Clinton and Essex Counties. Now led by Patty Gallagher and Gayle Roy-Collin, the chapter’s dedicated volunteer teams continue to share the comfort, love, and healing power of pet therapy throughout the region, bringing joy, connection, and smiles to people of all ages across New York’s North Country.
Meet Our Chapter Co-Leader
Patty Gallagher has been a dedicated Love on a Leash® volunteer since 2018 and serves as co-leader of the Northern Adirondack chapter. She shares the joy of pet therapy with her two wonderful dogs, Charli, a gentle Great Dane, and Molly, a cheerful Havanese. Together, they bring smiles, comfort, and companionship to everyone they visit. Patty’s warmth and commitment to the mission of Love on a Leash® help strengthen her chapter and spread kindness throughout the community.
Patti Gallagher
Chapter Co-Leader
Gayle Roy-Collin has been a dedicated Love on a Leash® volunteer since 2018 and serves alongside Patty as the Northern Adirondack chapter's second co-leader. She shares the joy of pet therapy with her two Great Danes, Charli and Laci Mae, whose gentle and loving presence bring comfort and smiles to everyone they meet. Gayle’s compassion and leadership help guide her chapter’s volunteers and strengthens the mission of Love on a Leash® throughout the Northern Adirondack community.
Gayle Roy-Collin
Chapter Co-Leader
