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LAFD and Willow the Peer Support Dog, Combat PTSD and Extreme Levels of Stress

Willow the LAFD support dog

LAFD Firefighters risk their lives every day in attempt to save yours. Responding to thousands of calls a day, facing danger, unbelievable stress and anxiety, they see the worst of the worst. Death, agony, grief and sorrow. But who comes to their rescue? Who can help firefighters face the reality that at times their job can be too hard to take? Meet Willow, one of the LAFD’s … [Read more...] about LAFD and Willow the Peer Support Dog, Combat PTSD and Extreme Levels of Stress

Lieutenant John Pappas: Canine Commanding Officer, NYPD

NYPD Lt John Pappas

From destruction to distinction Fueled by his experiences with 9/11, Lieutenant John Pappas, Canine Commanding Officer with New York City Police Department turned the ravages of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks into his unwavering motivation for attaining expertise in advanced counter terrorism tactics and deployments. “When September 11th happened, we were very … [Read more...] about Lieutenant John Pappas: Canine Commanding Officer, NYPD

A tribute to the K9 officers and handlers of 9/11

AKC Museum Pride dog statue

Keenly, carefully, and bravely searching through the mangled, smoldering pile of concrete, steel and glass for survivors and victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, K9 officers and handlers played a crucial role in the massive rescue and recovery effort. Hundreds of these heroic first responders and their devoted canine partners scoured Ground Zero, … [Read more...] about A tribute to the K9 officers and handlers of 9/11

In Loving Memory: Wilshire the Fire Dog

Wilshire the Fire Dog’s boundless energy, smiling face, friendly, loving nature and tireless commitment to his family, the community and people around him captured the hearts of everyone who met him.  To know Wilshire is to love Wilshire. He touched thousands of lives in his many years of service.  Anyone who has loved a dog knows they are a gift and Wilshire was … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory: Wilshire the Fire Dog

A Strong Team: LAFD Fire Captain II Victor Aguirre and Hank the Service Dog

Hanh teh LAFD service dog

    Victor & Hank on the Road to Recovery After surviving a massive commercial fire and explosion in Downtown Los Angeles, LAFD Captain II Victor Aguirre welcomes a new trainee to his personal crew: Hank the Service Dog.  Working together at the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, Victor and Hank are teaming up as Victor marches forward on the road … [Read more...] about A Strong Team: LAFD Fire Captain II Victor Aguirre and Hank the Service Dog

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