July 2, 2025 By Chris Foy FRP-25 Pups Crew• Two-year-old Grand Champion Rottweiler with multiple AKC titles, including Canine Good Citizen Advanced/Urban, Therapy Dog Advanced, and Scent Work Novice • Certified with Alliance of Therapy Dogs and assigned to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Therapy Dog Unit as part of the department’s wellness program • Member of Crisis Response Canines, providing emotional support to individuals, families, communities, and first responders after critical incidents • Volunteers with adults with developmental disabilities and has supported wildfire firefighters in California with his affectionate, morale-boosting presenceSkye• serves the Absecon, New Jersey school district, where his supportive presence helped students through the COVID pandemic (in a district that kept its schools open) and in schools with high rates of trauma • regularly visits local first responders at multiple hospitals and care facilities • is nationally certified as an official therapy dog by Pet Partners and recognized by the American Kennel Club • has been featured in more than a dozen news stories for his work and was named “Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Ambassador” of the breedSundance Kid• Began training at just 3 months old at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, supporting families at the Conine Clubhouse while their children receive care • Became a certified therapy dog on her first birthday after a year of dedicated preparation • For ten years, has brought comfort, love, and joy to children, families, staff, and visitors from around the world, fostering smiles and emotional relief • Considered by hospital staff as an essential part of the healing environment, offering unconditional support without prejudiceJonah• Busy therapy dog making over 40 visits a month to nursing homes, hospice, hospitals, schools, public safety agencies, and other community locations • Regular presence at the public safety building, where he welcomes guests and helps de-escalate difficult situations • Adapts his temperament to meet individual needs, providing comfort, calm, and connection in a wide variety of settings • Serves as the model for training future therapy dogs due to his exceptional impact and ability to connect with people instantlyChase• First Police K9 team for Akron Children’s Police Department, partnered with Officer Ramona Caley in 2019 • Inspired by Officer Caley’s family history—her husband was a Vietnam scout dog handler—highlighting the value of canine trust and partnership • Adopted from a West Virginia kennel at 3 months old and named after the “Paw Patrol” character • Certified as a therapy team through Pet Partners in 2020 after several months of joint trainingPepper• Is a 1.5-year-old English Black Labrador and rescue dog • Was certified by the programs Paws and Stripes and American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen • As the first therapy dog to serve the North Lauderdale Fire Department in Broward County, Florida, provides daily support to her agency and agencies throughout South Florida • Has already attended more than 30 community events and been present at line-of-duty funerals for first responders, events for children with autism, and firefighter trainingsHunter Shores• Nearly 5-year-old Goldendoodle, trained by K9s for Warriors and gifted to Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety in 2021 after the loss of a team member • Supports a unique triple-trained first responder team (firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs/paramedics), providing comfort, joy, and a healing presence at the station • Actively engages with the community through school visits, parades, charity walks, park events, and meet-and-greets with citizens and their pets • Known for riding in the fire engine, attending public events, and creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere for both responders and residentsK9 Hudson• Seventeen-month-old Goldendoodle and first-ever therapy dog for the Cayce Police Department, donated specifically for this role • Certified by Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Paws and Stripes College, serving both the law enforcement community and full-time in a Lexington 2 School District school • Provides comfort to crime victims, tragedy survivors, children, and fellow officers, and has been deployed to assist after line-of-duty deaths and other critical incidents • Volunteers with Lexington Medical Center’s pet therapy program, visiting patients and families in hospital settings to help reduce stressK9 Sandy• Donated to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office by K9s for Warriors and certified as a Law Enforcement Therapy K9 through Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Paws and Stripes College • Supports correctional staff and inmate visitation teams, providing stress relief to staff, comfort to families, and emotional support in a challenging environment • Visits various county offices, schools, daycares, and community events to foster connections and boost morale across the county • Provides critical comfort to child victims and witnesses before, during, and after forensic interviews and court testimonyRudy• Works with the Los Angeles Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, through Blue Line Dogs Inc., to provide psychological first aid in crises • During recent fires, spent many hours at City of L.A. Emergency Command Centers and evacuation centers, supporting affected families as well as leadership, staff, and firefighting crews from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico • Is a therapy dog and mental health K-9 assistant in hospitals, health centers, universities, and special education programs • Has received numerous awards for his serviceTimbo• Three-legged rescue dog who overcame severe illness, double pneumonia, and a leg amputation, yet continues to thrive with unshakable joy and resilience • Certified therapy dog through Canine Good Citizen training, partnered with handler Kathy, who transformed her own fear of dogs into a passion for rescue and therapy work • Brings comfort and connection to at-risk youth at Children’s Village detention center and Camp Oakland, adapting his energy to match each child’s needs • Embodies resilience and unconditional love, inspiring hope and healing for children and teens facing hardshipRaven• Therapy dog partnered with Deputy Sheriff Megan Boles of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office as part of a new pilot program pairing therapy dogs with patrol officers • Supports the Sheriff’s Traumatic Advocate Response Team (S.T.A.R.) in providing follow-ups, mental health resources, and peer assistance to employees and their families • Works on patrol alongside Deputy Boles, offering comfort and emotional support during critical incidents • On her first shift in August 2024, helped de-escalate a barricaded individual threatening suicideBree• Rough Collie therapy dog known for bringing joy and comfort to people of all ages through her gentle presence • Regularly engages with communities, first responders, and special events, such as the Michigan Special Olympics • Recently helped create a breakthrough moment when a young woman giggled for the first time in three years while petting Bree • Embodies the healing power of therapy dogs, offering love, connection, and solace wherever she goesNovaNova is a six-month-old chocolate Lab and Crisis Canine in training. Her calm, loving nature brings instant comfort during drills, debriefings, and school visits making a powerful impact on mental wellness in both youth and first responders.Bogey• A 5-year-old Blue Heeler mix and certified therapy dog, began life at an animal shelter and was rescued and trained by the organization K9s for Warriors • Was donated to the North Miami Police Department in 2023, after completing his mission as a veteran’s service dog and is part of multiple Peer Support Teams • In addition to first responders, supports the autism community and the greater public, through visits to schools, libraries, parks, and other events • Appeared on NBC-6 for the “Clear the Shelter” campaign, was a Top Five finalist for the annual, national “Hero Dog Award,” and is the main character of his own coloring bookSparty• English Golden Retriever certified as a therapy dog at age 2, also earning the Canine Good Citizen Award • Provides calm, compassionate support through visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and libraries • Credited with saving his handler’s life in 2022 by prompting a call for help during a life-threatening medical emergency • Continues to serve the community regularly, offering comfort and connection to those in needK9 RogueK9 Rogue is a 3 year old Malinois mix rescue, that was donated to the department for their Dog Therapy Program. K9 Rogue is assisted by her handler Ofc. Herring. They have been together for almost 3.5 years.Magic• Born on Halloween day in 2018, Magic is a labrador from the Paws As Loving Support Assistance Dog (PALS) program, certified as a therapy, reading, comfort, and crisis peer support dog • Naturally empathetic with a calming demeanor, known for grounding people in moments of stress by seeking out those in need of comfort • Provides emotional support to first responders, dispatchers, students, and community members after traumatic events, including wildfires, fatalities, and medical treatments • Recognized by local law enforcement with agency-issued ID cards and honored by PALS with a four-star cape representing his dedication to serving multiple first responder groupsSwiffer• Certified therapy dog with Pets on Wheels Maryland, originally visiting the University of Maryland Medical Center to support staff and patients • Transitioned to virtual visits via Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with patients and healthcare providers three days a week • Continues post-pandemic in-person visits to multiple Maryland medical campuses, bringing comfort and stress relief to hospital communities • Known for loving belly rubs and “melting” into the floor during petting, with hospital leaders crediting therapy dogs like Swiffer for saving lives through stress reductionJanie• Pembroke Welsh Corgi certified as a law enforcement therapy dog, with AKC titles including Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban Canine, and Therapy Dog Excellent, and over 575 deployments • Partners with her handler, a volunteer chaplain, to provide peer support across multiple agencies, visiting personnel, dispatchers, and courtroom attendees during times of crisis • Assists victims and traumatized witnesses—especially children—during forensic interviews, hospital visits, and court proceedings • Active in community outreach through school reading programs, library visits, and hospital staff support to combat burnout post-COVID-19Luna• A 57-pound F1Goldendoodle, born in May 2023 and donated and certified through multiple national therapy dog programs, including AKC and Alliance Therapy Dogs • Was trained & certified through the PBC Sheriff’s Office Paws and Stripes program & serves the City of Plantation • Has responded to over 40 critical incidents across Broward County, Florida, providing emotional support to police and firefighters • She and her handler received the “Key to the City of Plantation” and were named Volunteers of the YearSilas• Certified Facility Dog from Canines for Change, assigned to the East Lansing Police Department to work alongside the department’s embedded social worker • Responds to mental health-related calls, using his calm demeanor to de-escalate situations and create compassionate connections between law enforcement and the community • Core member of the department’s Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support teams, comforting officers after traumatic incidents and encouraging open dialogue about mental health • Extends his support beyond the city through community outreach, specialty courts, and assisting neighboring agencies during line-of-duty deaths and officer-involved shootingsMYA• Golden Retriever whose companionship helped her handler recover from back surgery • Certified as a therapy dog in May 2023, volunteering in children’s reading programs, hospitals, assisted living communities, and hospice care • Known for her calm, loving nature and ability to connect with people of all ages, offering comfort and joy in every setting • Provides especially meaningful support to hospice patients and their families, often lying beside them to ease suffering and bring peaceOrio• Certified therapy dog for five years, working alongside her handler and her husband, a disabled veteran and active firefighter/paramedic • Provides comfort and emotional support to veterans and first responders, often brightening their day with her gentle presence • Plays a role in her handler’s husband’s own wellness by encouraging him to engage socially and offer peer support • Known for her sweet and uplifting demeanor, helping those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and depressionMayzie• 7-year-old rescue that overcame abandonment, trauma, and aspiration pneumonia to become a certified therapy dog and winner of five American Kennel Club titles • First training visit with her handler, an EMT, was at the Caldor Fire Base Camp in 2021 • Since then, has made over 120 visits to dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement, military personnel, and children and families in Northern California • As a celebrity alumnus of Foothill Dog Rescue, she helps fundraise to help other shelter dogs find their forever homeOliver• Gentle white Golden Retriever and certified therapy dog who brings comfort and hope to hospitals, cancer centers, juvenile court, and young readers through the R.E.A.D. program • Member of HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, supporting firefighters, EMTs, and communities after traumatic events • Known for his calm presence, warm eyes, and ability to ease stress for patients, families, first responders, and children alike • Holds three professional acting certifications and has been featured in TV, print, and radio, sharing his charm both on-screen and in service
