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a day ago
- Health
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Darnall's new furry team mate will 'heal and connect'
Fort Cavazos, Tx (FOX44) – Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center Friday welcomed its newest and furriest team mate whose job it will be to bring comfort, wellness and joy. Solomon is a two-year-old black Labrador Retriever who will be serving as the center's official 'facility dog.' Recognized for his calm demeanor, emotional intelligence and strong people skills, Solomon was selected for his unique role. 'Facility dogs like Solomon bring more than smiles. They provide therapeutic benefits that can reduce stress, boost morale, and improve overall mental health,' said Col. Garrick Cramer, CRDAMC Commander. 'We are honored to have Solomon as part of our team.' Solomon completed and excelled all of the training requirements at America's VetDogs program. He is trained in 36 commands and plays a vital role in CRDAMC`s wellness initiatives, fostering a culture of compassion, connection and emotional support for staff, patients and families alike. 'America's VetDogs is s proud to place Facility Dog Solomon at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he will play a vital role in supporting the emotional well-being of both patients and staff,' said John Miller, President & CEO, America`s VetDogs. 'Facility dogs like Solomon are specially trained to provide comfort and connection in high-stress environments, helping to reduce anxiety, build morale, and create a more positive atmosphere throughout the hospital. His presence is a testament to the power of the human-animal bond and our ongoing commitment to serving those who serve our country.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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America's VetDogs Partners with American Integrity Insurance Group to Raise Future Service Dog
Future service dog 'Leo' will one day be placed with a veteran or first responder with disabilities Smithtown, New York, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's VetDogs, a New York-based national nonprofit that provides specially trained service dogs to veterans, first responders, and active-duty service members with disabilities, alongside American Integrity Insurance Group, a premier Southeast regional home insurance carrier, today announced they will co-raise a future service dog for a United States veteran or first responder with disabilities. The American Integrity pup, named Leo, is a handsome 9-week-old, male yellow Labrador Retriever. Leo will undergo basic training and socialization with the American Integrity staff for the next 14 to 18 months. Leo will make frequent visits to the American Integrity office and community events, to expose him to various environments that will help mold him into a confident and calm future service dog. Leo is the second dog raised by American Integrity through America's VetDogs' 'Puppy with a Purpose®' program, a philanthropic initiative that partners with organizations - media outlets, sports teams, or corporations—to co-raise future assistance dogs. Storm, the first service dog raised by American Integrity, completed her formal service dog training in February of this year and has been matched with a U.S. Navy veteran from North Carolina. 'American Integrity is beyond thrilled to partner with America's VetDogs to co-raise Leo,' said Angie Quinn, American Integrity Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President. 'Our experience co-raising Storm was incredibly meaningful and a great source of pride to our team. We are so pleased about the impact she is having on the veteran she is serving, and hope that Leo will make a similar difference in the life of a veteran or first responder with disabilities.' 'We are honored to once again partner with American Integrity in our mission to provide service dogs to veterans, first responders, and active-duty service members absolutely free of charge,' said John Miller, president and CEO of America's VetDogs. 'American Integrity's continued dedication to co-raising a second future service dog speaks volumes about their compassion and commitment to those who have served our nation and communities.' For more on America's VetDogs and ways to get involved, visit About America's VetDogsFor more than 20 years, America's VetDogs ( has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras. In 2015, VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. America's VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves clients from across the United States. VetDogs relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America's VetDogs provides its services completely free of charge to the individual. America's VetDogs has been accredited by both the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. About American Integrity Insurance GroupAmerican Integrity Insurance Group is one of Florida's leading providers of residential property insurance, proudly serving almost 383,000 policyholders across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company continues to set the standard in the industry by empowering homeowners and fostering a culture defined by integrity, resilience, and excellence. For more information, visit CONTACT: Mike Rosen America's VetDogs 6313342615 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Good boy! Seattle police dog offers comfort during crisis
There's a special member of the Seattle Police Department, dedicated to providing comfort to people going through difficult times. His name is Ryan and he's a 4 ½-year-old yellow English Labrador Retriever who works closely with Detective Waldorf. He arrived in Seattle in 2022 from a New York organization called America's Vet Dogs, and the department says he just had his busiest month yet. According to the department, Ryan's work assignment is to give comfort to those going through the criminal justice process related to sexual assault and child abuse investigations. In January, the department says Ryan comforted victims during two adult interviews and four child interviews, played with a 6-year-old for three hours while officers were interviewing their parent, and supported two children at the courthouse between their testimony. In total, Ryan has participated in more than 75 incidents supporting adults and children. When not actively providing support to those in our community, Seattle police says Ryan can be found sleeping under his assigned detective's desk, typically snoring. His loving presence in the office also helps the detectives who are investigating difficult cases. 'When he's off-duty, Ryan relaxes at home with another dog friend and a very playful cat, and he's such a good boy,' Seattle police said.
