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Offering Comfort and Calm in Times of Crisis – Remembering the Surfside Condo Collapse

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Offering Comfort and Calm in Times of Crisis – Remembering the Surfside Condo Collapse

Posted on August 23, 2022 | by admin

(Reprinted with permission from VCA Hospitals “Voice”) As the police officer lays his hand on the head of Gossamer, a six year-old golden retriever, Janel…

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HOPE comfort canines laid to rest at Michigan War Dog Memorial

Posted on March 15, 2022 | by admin

On Saturday, May 14, 2022 a ceremonial burial for 4 Crisis Response dogs was hosted at the Michigan War Dog Memorial. The US Navy and…

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February 2022 – HOPE is a Cold Nose and Other Inspiring Stories

Posted on February 16, 2022 | by admin

“My friend had mentioned the crisis in Kentucky. My quest would lead me to an organization that knows that crisis well. And the multiple crises…

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HOPE AACR Newsletter – Fall 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021 | by admin

Contents President’s Corner Meet the Board Member Spotlight: Arlene Coles, EUS region 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Afghanistan Refugee Resettlement Deployment General McLane High School Deployment…

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Warm paws and soft fur provide comfort after tragedy

Posted on October 13, 2021 | by admin

“In a better world, Maverick wouldn’t be a working dog. Because in a better world, there would be no need for the almost 4-year-old Rough…

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Therapy dogs welcome YES Prep Southwest students, staff back more than a week after school shooting

Posted on October 12, 2021 | by admin

“HOUSTON — This was no ordinary school day for YES Prep Southwest students. After taking a week off due to a shooting inside the school, students returned…

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SHF Grants at Work: HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response

Posted on September 13, 2021 | by admin

Imagine, if you will, a mass casualty incident aboard one of the Pictured Rocks Tour boats. More than 40 people are injured, 10 die. That…

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Offering Comfort and Calm in Times of Crisis

Posted on August 23, 2021 | by admin

As the police officer lays his hand on the head of Gossamer, a six year-old golden retriever, Janel Zuranski, DVM, can tell that he is…

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Orange Park resident, therapy dog helped to bring light in the darkness of Surfside tragedy

Posted on July 28, 2021 | by admin

SURFSIDE, Fla. — In times of darkness, in the midst of tragedy, sometimes a small light shines brightest. In the aftermath of the tragic condo…

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HOPE AACR Newsletter – Summer 2021

Posted on July 15, 2021 | by admin

Contents President’s Corner Meet the Board Member Spotlight: Jeanne Hooke, CGC Region Surfside, FL Condo Collapse Deployment The History of HOPE: The Early Years Operation…

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