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๐Ÿพ Wags For Hope Featured in Frederick Magazine! ๐ŸพWeโ€™re excited to share that Frederick Magazine recently reached out to ...
07/28/2025

๐Ÿพ Wags For Hope Featured in Frederick Magazine! ๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™re excited to share that Frederick Magazine recently reached out to Wags For Hope for a short feature highlighting our meaningful visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice facilities. ๐Ÿ’›

Wags For Hope is proud of all our incredible therapy animal teamsโ€”each one making a real difference, one visit at a time. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฆ™ A special shoutout to Team Everlast, our amazing alpaca team, who always brings smiles and curiosity wherever they go!

๐Ÿ“ธ Please note: While not all the photos in the article feature Wags For Hope teams, we are honored that Team Joey (pictured sitting sweetly between two wheelchairs) was included!

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ A Special Thank You to Frederick Magazine! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™

Weโ€™d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Frederick Magazine for reaching out to Wags For Hope and interviewing some of our amazing members for a recent article. We are honored to have the opportunity to share what our therapy animal teams do in nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice facilities.

From dogs to alpacas, every visit is a chance to bring comfort, smiles, and connectionโ€”and weโ€™re grateful for the chance to shine a little light on that work through this feature.

Read Article at link below:

https://www.frederickmagazine.com/articles/therapy-tails?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0ssJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg050nVuONNE2BQFUNH1L-nZIwNSkNJ-9EaYwOS5rHlkjiatQJ8U4MsxbVw8_aem_Q997BJQS-QLmpcAGtOh1aA



Frederick Magazine

07/27/2025

Read to a Therapy Dog at Brunswick Library a Big Success! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ

Our Read to a Therapy Dog event on Saturday, July 26 at the Brunswick Library was a huge hit! We were thrilled to meet so many enthusiastic young readers who came out to share their favorite stories with our therapy dog teams. ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–

Way to go, Team Norris and Team Lucyโ€”you made a big impact by creating a calm, fun, and encouraging space for kids to build their reading confidence.

It was heartwarming to see the smiles, hear the stories, and feel the joy that filled the room. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did and we canโ€™t wait to see these wonderful readers again soon!

๐Ÿ“น Check out this video of Lucy enjoying story time with some amazing young readers!
Letโ€™s keep the reading tail-waggingโ€”stay tuned for more READ visits from Wags For Hope!

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ Where in the READ will Wags for Hope be? ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“šCalling all young readers! Come out this Saturday, July 26, 2025 to the Br...
07/25/2025

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ Where in the READ will Wags for Hope be? ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“š

Calling all young readers! Come out this Saturday, July 26, 2025 to the Brunswick Library and READ to a Wags for Hope therapy dog! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ Brunswick Library
915 North Maple Avenue
Brunswick, MD 21716
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM

Will your favorite furry friend be there? Thereโ€™s only one way to find outโ€”come by, grab a book, and get ready for tail wags, wet noses, and storytime snuggles! ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ•โœจ

Itโ€™s free, itโ€™s fun, and itโ€™s a great way to practice your reading with a paws-itively awesome audience. See you there! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿฆด


For HopeFrederick County Public Libraries Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Friends of the Brunswick Library

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿพ What a paw-some day at the 2nd Annual Frederick County Veterans Appreciation Day! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธWags For Hope was honored to be...
07/21/2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿพ What a paw-some day at the 2nd Annual Frederick County Veterans Appreciation Day! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Wags For Hope was honored to be part of this meaningful event, spreading joy, comfort, and tail wags to our local heroes and their families. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible therapy teams who made the day so special โ€” Maya, Zoey, Joey, Marshall, Ernie, Mable, Raymond, CoCo, and Lucy โ€” you all brought smiles wherever you went!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Special shoutout to Team Lucy, who got to meet her favorite Morning News Express talk show host Chris Michaels with WFMD! Check out the pictures ๐Ÿ“ธ below! Thank you to WFMD for helping spread the word about all our wonderful events in Frederick County, MD!

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’™ Interested in scheduling a visit? Head to www.wagsforhope.org and submit your information under โ€œRequest a Visit.โ€ Weโ€™d love to connect with you and share the joy of therapy animals with your organization or event!

Thank you for having us, and we canโ€™t wait to be back next year!


Free Talk 930 WFMD
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ Where in the R.E.A.D. is Wags For Hope?! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“šWeโ€™re making pawsitive memories all summer long โ€” and this Saturday, July ...
07/18/2025

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ Where in the R.E.A.D. is Wags For Hope?! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“š

Weโ€™re making pawsitive memories all summer long โ€” and this Saturday, July 19th, our certified R.E.A.D.ยฎ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) teams will be wagging their way to the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks!

Bring the kids to cuddle up with one of our furry reading buddies and watch the magic happen as they read aloud in a calm, comforting setting. ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–

Our R.E.A.D. dogs are specially trained and certified to help build reading confidence, reduce stress, and make reading fun! Whether itโ€™s a silly story or an adventurous tale, these therapy dogs are ready to listen with wagging tails and warm hearts.

๐Ÿ“ Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, July 19, 2025
๐Ÿ•˜ Check with the library for available reading times!

Soโ€ฆ where in the R.E.A.D. will Wags For Hope be next? Keep following to find out! ๐Ÿพโœจ

Frederick County Public Libraries Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Wags For Hope Friends of the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day is almost here! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธJoin us this Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Frederick Health Villa...
07/17/2025

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day is almost here! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Join us this Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Frederick Health Village (1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD) from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM as we honor the 17,000 Veterans who call Frederick County home!

๐Ÿพ Wags for Hope and our amazing Therapy Dog Teams will be there! Come by and say hello to our wonderful teams โ€” theyโ€™ll be ready with tail wags, smiles, and plenty of love to share!

This is a free, family-friendly event packed with gratitude, connection, and community. Rain or shine!

โœจ What to expect:

Veteran Resource Fair: Info on Medicare, Long-term Care, Caregiver Support & more ๐Ÿ’™

Veterans Benefits Workshops

Firearm Safety Training

Service Dog Training

Martinsburg VA Clinic Mobile Unit for on-site VA healthcare signups ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Static Vehicle Displays ๐Ÿš’

Kids' Activities ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽˆ

Live Music with DJ Cruisin' Chris from 930 WFMD ๐ŸŽถ

Food Trucks: Taco Joint, Smitt's Smoked Meats and Eats, and S.L.A.M. Snow Cones ๐ŸŒฎ ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿง

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE Admission & FREE Parking

Letโ€™s make this a day to remember. Come celebrate, connect, and show your support for our local heroes! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ‰ Frederick Countyโ€™s 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day is happening Saturday, July 19, 2025 โ€” and youโ€™re invited to j...
07/15/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Frederick Countyโ€™s 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day is happening Saturday, July 19, 2025 โ€” and youโ€™re invited to join a day full of gratitude, fun, and community pride!

๐Ÿพ Wags For Hope Therapy Dogs will be there to share some tail wags and love with our local heroes and their families!

๐Ÿ“ Frederick Health Village โ€“ 1 Frederick Health Way
๐Ÿ•˜ Doors open at 9:30 AM | Event runs 10 AM โ€“ 2 PM

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in store:
๐ŸŽถ Live music from DJ Cruizinโ€™ Chris of WFMD
๐ŸŽค 930 WFMD broadcasting live on-site
๐Ÿš’ Meet local first responders
๐Ÿ” Food trucks, games, kidsโ€™ activities & more!
๐Ÿ’ฌ Free workshops and a veteran resource fair

Letโ€™s come together to honor the 17,000+ veterans who proudly call Frederick County home. Bring the whole family for a day thatโ€™s sure to warm your heart!


Frederick Health@followers

07/15/2025

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ Where in the READ was Wags For Hope?

What a paw-some past week it was! Our READ teams were on the move โ€” visiting Emmitsburg, Middletown, and C. Burr Artz Library in Frederick City. So many happy readers, wagging tails, and heartwarming moments! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“–

A HUGE thank you to our amazing teams: Lucy, Woodie, Rosie, Ruby, Maya, Regan, and Norris โ€” your dedication makes a difference one story at a time. ๐Ÿถโœจ

๐ŸŽฅ Weโ€™ve posted a super cute TikTok from the week โ€” can YOU guess which READ Team is featured in the clip? Head over to .for.hope on TikTok to watch and drop your guesses in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Or watch video below...and follow us on TikTok!!


Frederick County Public Libraries Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Lucy The Therapy Dog

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’› Check Out Team Ollie and Cindy from Wags For Hope! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸพA huge thank you to Team Ollie and his wonderful handler Cindy f...
07/11/2025

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’› Check Out Team Ollie and Cindy from Wags For Hope! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ

A huge thank you to Team Ollie and his wonderful handler Cindy for spreading smiles and wagging tails during their visit to Edenton in Frederick! ๐Ÿถโœจ

The residents and staff truly appreciated the joy, comfort, and companionship that Ollie brought with every tail wag and gentle nuzzle. These visits mean so much and brighten the day for so many.

Weโ€™re incredibly grateful for your time, your heart, and your dedication to making a difference. ๐Ÿซถ
Thank you, Team Ollie and Cindy, for being paws-itively amazing!

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