Meet Stella, Our Therapy Dog

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Meet Stella Hauser

Stella was born on March 14th, 2014. She was our trained therapy dog and was here to help any of our patients that needed a little extra love. She made countless lives happy, comfortable, and loved until she was called to Heaven in February 2026. 🐾

No one can take her place, but we are all SO grateful for the years we were Blessed to have her make a difference to so many.

Stella’s calm demeanor and gentle disposition made her perfect for our practice.  She was often found playing with young children in the hallway or napping in her bed.

She loved to lie on your lap and help you feel more comfortable, if that’s what you prefer.

 

We have a strict cleaning schedule for the office in order to maintain cleanliness standards.  Stella also enjoyed her strict grooming schedule so she was always clean and shiny for you.

She would visit a local veterinarian regularly to ensure she stayed healthy for all those years.  Her training meant she provided better service to our patients.

If you were blessed to meet Stella, we know you fell in love with her as much as we did and looked forward to your future visits. We had some patients that just stopped by to say hello to her!

Our two dental therapy dogs, Nilla and Trish are here to keep on Stella's loving, comforting tradition during your visits, and your love for Stella, Nilla and Trish mean so much to all of us.

Our patients always have a great time during their dental appointments to snuggle with our dental therapy dogs.
Stella loved each and every one of our patients. Our patients always have a great time during their dental appointments to snuggle with our dental therapy dogs.
Dr. Derek Hauser enjoying one of many fun days with Stella at Lakefront Family Dentistry. He trained Stella as a puppy and she brought everyone joy and love each day.
Dr. Derek Hauser enjoying one of many fun days with Stella at Lakefront Family Dentistry. He trained Stella as a puppy and she brought everyone joy and love each day.
Dr. Mark Phillipe with Nilla, and Dr. Derek Hauser with Trish at Lakefront Family Dentistry in Lake Elsinore, CA
Dr. Mark Phillipe with Nilla, and Dr. Derek Hauser with Trish at Lakefront Family Dentistry in Lake Elsinore, CA