Oscar 2024
Therapy
After 25 years as a first responder, Dean Moreno sought effective ways to manage his stress. He soon learned about the role of dogs in supporting first responders and was inspired to adopt an 8-week-old yellow Labrador named Oscar. Now, four years later, Oscar has become more than a companion; he’s become a lifeline. Recognizing […]
Archer 2024
Therapy
Archer, a certified therapy dog with a heart full of love, has touched countless lives with his gentle spirit and unwavering empathy. This smiling Golden Retriever began his journey as a therapy dog when he was a puppy, undergoing two years of training before earning his certification in 2020. Since his first visit to Morris […]
Dayo 2024
Therapy
Dayo is a lovable 9-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. Previously a companion dog and best friend to a cheetah named Pancake at the Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR, Dayo now spreads his warmth and joy as a therapy dog. Dayo is a regular at the George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro, CA—the first freestanding pediatric palliative […]
Bogey 2024
Therapy
K9 Bogey’s journey began at Alachua County Animal Resources, where he was chosen for the K9s for Warriors program, which supports veterans facing military-related challenges. After his training, Bogey became a certified therapy dog and was matched with a loving family. His renewed mission emerged with the K9s for Warriors Station Dog Program at the […]
Pepper 2024
Therapy
Pepper, a charming seven-year-old black Labrador, is making a remarkable impact on the District of Columbia’s criminal justice system as a Courthouse Dog at the Office of the Attorney General in DC. Trained by NEADS, Pepper knows over fifty commands and has a special gift for comforting those in need. She provides emotional support to […]
