By: Chris Foy | Last Updated: October 1, 2026FRP-26 Pups Koko- Known for her sweet personality and affectionate handholding, KOKO brings comfort, love, and joy to Life EMS first responders during stressful and demanding days. - With more than 100 hours of visits, KOKO supports 911 call center staff and paramedics, offering moments of connection, calm, and emotional relief.Nova• Nova is a Crisis Canine with Crisis Canines of the Midlands, dedicated to supporting people during difficult and stressful situations. • She brings comfort, connection, and a calming presence to first responders, schools, and communities. • Nova’s gentle presence helps ease stress, provide emotional support, and create a sense of safety and reassurance. • Whether supporting first responders, students, or community members, Nova helps turn challenging moments into comfort and hope.Rawlings"• Four-year-old German Wirehair Pointer who accompanies her handler, the Director of Behavioral Science, to work daily • Brings calm, connection, and “pawsitivity” to employees, helping ease stress and create a welcoming environment • Plays a key role during post-incident debriefings, offering steady comfort that helps staff process difficult experiences • Serves as a living example of how comfort canines strengthen resilience, morale, and community trust in law enforcement "Copper• Copper is a certified Love on a Leash therapy dog who visits the Bismarck Fire Department weekly. • He brings comfort and smiles to firefighters, including scheduled monthly station visits. • After difficult fires or medical calls, Copper helps firefighters relax, recharge, and briefly take their minds off stressful experiences.Lucy – FRP-Lucy is an AKC Toy Poodle delivering hands-on comfort to 911 dispatchers, firefighters, and EMS crews. -She shows up where it counts, from local CISM debriefings to national APCO sessions. -This tiny hero helps frontline responders decompress, heal, and build resilience one visit at a time.Hoagie• Meet K9 Hoagie, a Therapy K9 with UW Madison Police Department. • Supports police officers, dispatchers, UWPD staff, and the UW Madison community. • Connects with the community through outreach events and calls for service.Oliver-Oliver is a 7-year-old certified therapy dog dedicated to serving first responders, emergency personnel, veterans, and communities in crisis. -He shows up where it matters most through hospital visits, crisis response deployments, and community outreach efforts. -Wherever he goes, Oliver brings comfort, hope, and emotional support to people who need it most.Daisy-Daisy is a young pup with a gift for comforting others. -She supports first responders, healthcare workers, and children. -Off-duty, she loves snuggles, outdoor adventures, and her three Lab siblings.Maya- Maya, the “Data Dog,” brings comfort and calm to first responders during their toughest moments, offering a reassuring presence when stress and emotions are high. - Maya supported the Kansas City Emergency Operations Center during the 2026 World Cup, helping provide encouragement and emotional support to those working behind the scenes. - Maya also helps educate future emergency medical professionals at NAEMSP, bringing connection, comfort, and plenty of tail wags into the learning environment.Orio• Certified therapy dog for 5 years, bringing comfort and emotional support to veterans and first responders. • Visits alongside her owner, a disabled veteran and Firefighter/Paramedic living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. • Brightens lives with her gentle nature, providing companionship and lifting spirits during difficult times. • Inspires connection, peer support, and healing while helping her handler stay engaged and support others.Tonka-Founding dog of APD's Pet Team, grown from 1 to 18 therapy dogs since COVID -Supports officers, dispatchers, and families after critical incidents -Attends funerals, graduations, and memorials -Community funded his 2025 emergency surgery -6 years, thousands of visitsPolar• Facility dog from United Disabilities Services, assigned to Breaking Free Counseling in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania • Provides therapy, comfort, and grounding to first responders and trauma survivors • Supports clients in EMDR therapy sessions, aiding in emotional regulation and healing • Participates in community outreach and disaster recovery efforts, bringing calm and hope to those in needWyatt• Wyatt the Weightlifter is a 3½ year old Goldendoodle certified through the National Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He serves first responders and the Pickens County community with his handler, Captain Shannon Ellenburg. • Wyatt supports the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office through daily interactions with first responders and regularly attends peer support debriefings following difficult and traumatic calls. • He has provided comfort during major critical incidents, including the Table Rock Complex Fire and Hurricane Helene, supporting first responders during incredibly challenging situations. • Wyatt is active throughout the community, visiting schools, libraries, nursing homes, local businesses, and community events to provide comfort, connection, and companionship. • He is so loved at the local Walmart that he has his own name badge and visits employees almost every week. Throughout Pickens County, Wyatt is widely recognized, loved, and welcomed wherever he goes.Probie• Oregon’s first certified First Responder Therapy Dog • Serving since 2019 • Supports crews during wildfires and traumatic incidents • Provides comfort and reduces stress • Works with handler Amber Cross • Supports nearly 4,000 people yearlyK9 Rogue• Three-year-old Malinois mix rescue, donated to the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Dog Therapy Program after being rehabilitated through a high school veterinary program • Certified in Canine Good Citizen (CGC) with multiple additional accolades, including investigative and multidisciplinary therapy certifications • Provides comfort and hope to children and adults at Jackson Hospital, as well as emotional support to students throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools Known for her resilience and loving nature, spreading positivity and joy everywhere she goesRollie-Rollie is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever serving with the Lee County Sheriff's Office Crisis Care K-9 Unit. -He dedicates his days to bringing comfort and healing to children, families, first responders, and individuals in crisis. -One paw, one heart, and one life at a time, Rollie shows up for the people who need him most.Rumor-Golden retriever from Puerto Rico, once a show dog -Service dog for firefighter Casey McIntosh -Trained in deep pressure therapy for PTSD -Crates herself safely during calls -Comforts the whole station crewMickey• 12 years of extraordinary service and 1,000+ therapy visits • Comforted children, veterans, patients, first responders, and families in crisis • Responded to school shootings, hurricanes, and wildfires • Small paws. Remarkable heart. Lasting legacy.Mayzie• 8-year-old rescue dog who overcame abandonment, trauma, and aspiration pneumonia to become a certified therapy dog and earn six AKC titles. • Began therapy work in 2021 with her handler, a former EMT, at the Caldor Fire Base Camp. • Has completed 200+ visits, providing comfort and support to more than 3,000 first responders, healthcare workers, and families across Northern California. • As a Foothill Dog Rescue ambassador, helps raise funds and awareness to help shelter dogs find loving homes.Ember Lumen- 2.5-year-old AKC Advanced Therapy Dog (English Bulldog) -Serves with NAFD - 4,000+ training hours - 200+ site visits - Supports first responders, healthcare workers, schools & communities - Provides comfort, connection & resilienceCrew- Assigned to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Therapy Dog Unit, part of the Department’s wellness program, Crew provides comfort and emotional support to officers and personnel. - As a Crisis Response Canine, Crew supports individuals, families, communities, and first responders coping with intense emotions following traumatic and critical incidents. - Crew also volunteers with United Cerebral Palsy, bringing companionship, comfort, and positive interactions to adults with developmental disabilities. - Crew is a true Rottweiler breed ambassador. His steady temperament, gentle nature, and confidence showcase the very best of the breed and leave a lasting impression on everyone he meets.Bishop• Bishop is a Dalmatian supporting first responders through peer support, CISM response, and wellness visits. • His impact inspired Bishop’s Mission, supporting first responders, veterans, and the working K9s who serve alongside them.Max• Max is a Havanese who certified as a therapy dog in August 2024. • Weekly Chicago OEMC visits since summer 2025, 50+ total • Eases stress for often-overlooked 9-1-1 staff • Boosts morale, focus, and comfort, per OEMC
