Dominique Has a Van!
Where We Are So Far Thanks to some generous donors, we were able to purchase a 2016 Ford Transit with just 39,000 miles. It’s the safe, easy-to-park, gas-efficient visit van Dominique has needed. We removed the seats and added a 9-foot aluminum ramp. After months of trying different surfaces, including grip tape, rubber mats and […]
Ronald McDonald House, Wilmington, DE May 17, 2026
Dominique was invited to the 35th anniversary of the Wilmington Ronald McDonald House. Past guests from all over, not only the US, but around the world, joined the celebration. The children had a lot of fun grooming, petting, and getting their pictures taken with Dominique.Every child that attended also received a little plush Dominique!
Inners Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
There’s something truly special about a Dominique Smiles visit—it’s more than just a moment, it’s an experience! From the second he arrives, the energy shifts. His presence brings warmth, positivity, and a genuine connection that’s hard to put into words. Thank you to Sandy Smith, his owner, for bringing him in to make more memories […]
St John’s Preschool, Red Lion, PA March 24, 2026
Dominique made his annual educational visit to the preschool kids to explain what a therapy horse does. Sandy also explains how the children can use kindness and smiles to encourage their friends and family.
Camden Ronald McDonald House
Dominique visited a group of children on 10/2/23 at the Camden, NJ Ronald McDonald House. The little girl in her pink party dress and unicorn headpiece was celebrating her 4th Birthday! Jill Siragusa, Chief Marketing Officer at Horizon Structures, one of our generous sponsors, enjoyed her first visit with Dominique handing out a plush Little […]
Dominique Visited the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House
Dominique’s visits are back after his serious bout with colic in the Spring and the operation that followed! Once again, Dominique delighted the children and their families with a special visit. Parents whose children had to remain in the hospital were given a plush Dominic to take to their child. It meant so much to […]
Brownbacks UCC Young At Heart Club
His visit was at the Brownbacks UCC Young At Heart Club in Spring City, PA on 9/14/23. A question and answer session was followed by Dominique personally meeting each and every member. He was then treated to a wonderful massage by a nurse. A group picture followed along with a special kiss from the Birthday […]
Halloween With Dominique at Wilmington, DE Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. SUPER DOM arrived to surprise the children, parents, and everyone on Halloween at the Wilmington, DE Ronald McDonald House! […]
Dominique and Mick Rogers Visit the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. Mick and Sabina Rodgers, owners of Outback Survival Gear and Saratoga Saddlery are sponsors of Dominique’s Smiles. He designed […]
Visiting Camden Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. Dominique visited the gang at the Camden, NJ Ronald McDonald House on the evening of September 29th. He was […]
