Project Canine Therapy Dogs

23/06/2024

The foxtails are out all over the Seattle area. They seem to be part of every grass strip and median area. They are close to telephone poles on street corners and more. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Do not let your dog near them. At minimum, they can cause swollen paws, nasal injuries and more. At their worst, they can be fatal as their pieces can work their way into a dog's body and actually get into their organs including their hearts. If you have these on your property, please remove them to protect animals. Please share this as many people aren't aware how dangerous this invasive w**d is to pets.

Every year between June and August we see many dogs with these pesky pokey little grass seeds (foxtails) working their way into feet, ears, and even under eyelids. Sometimes they require surgery to be removed. You will see grass seeds typically growing in clumps (but can be more sparse) under trees,...

10/06/2024

We had a great event at Aegis Living on Saturday. The residents loved visiting with Nova Golden Retriever and her handler Michelle, Blue Aussie and his handler Matt, Agent Husky and his handler Margaret, and Syd Cattle Dog and his handler Tom. Many thanks to Aegis for being lovely hosts!

27/05/2024

Remembering with respect all who have served in our military and have passed on - both animal and human. 💜

22/05/2024

The Project Canine pack is sending up a sad howl in honor of Leonard Foxhound Mix. We are 💔 to share that Leonard recently crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈 Leonard was a special dog and he loved being a therapy dog. While he enjoyed people in general he had a special gift with the elderly. He and his handler Marion brought lots of smiles and joy to their visitors and our hearts are with Marion as she navigates this profound loss. Good night sweet Leonard. We will always miss you. Run free. 💜

15/05/2024

This lovely guy is Syd Cattle Dog. He’s a gentle soul. He and his handler Tom have passed their exam and we want to give them a big Project Canine welcome! 💜

13/05/2024

This little cutie is Ella Pug. She and her handler Marisa have passed their exam and are planning on visiting in hospice. They are sure to bring a lot of comfort to their visitors. We want to give them a big Project Canine welcome!

08/05/2024

GiveBIG is TODAY! Therapy dogs are truly magical and if you look at the photo you will see Wiley Doodle joyously spreading the love. On Wiley's first visit ever one of his young visitors was petting him and said, "this is the best day of my life." It was a beautiful example of therapy dog magic. Please help us continue to make these magical visits a reality at even more locations. There is so much demand and we need your help to scale up to meet it. You can support Project Canine here: https://www.wagives.org/organization/project-canine-inc 🐕‍🦺 🐾

07/05/2024

TODAY AND TOMORROW is GiveBIG! This fundraiser is so important for our organization and we hope you will choose to support us. If you look at this photo of Leonard Hound Mix you will see the glow of therapy dog magic that he and all of our therapy dogs bring when they visit with those who need kindness, compassion, and connection. Our teams visit in so many locations and the demand from the community is so high to provide more visits to more locations. We need your support to make that happen. To show your support for Project Canine click here: https://www.wagives.org/organization/project-canine-inc

11/04/2024

There is an outbreak of parvo in Renton. If you live near the park named in the article please be very careful. If you know dog owners in Renton please spread the word. Parvo is very serious and can be fatal.

Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Renton is sounding the alarm for a deadly, highly contagious virus that dog owners need to be aware of.

09/04/2024

On Saturday we had a fun event at Aegis Living. We spent time with some lovely residents and a good time was had by all. 😊

31/03/2024

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating. 🌷🐰🐥🥚

20/03/2024

Your eyes are not deceiving you! You are not seeing double! 👀 We did post a Doberman on Monday, and now we are posting another one that is his "brother." This is Musket! His big brother Ricochet was posted on Monday. We are happy to share that Musket is certifying for the first time with his handler Deneese of the The Canine Resource Center. Ricochet and Musket are related and they both are both big sweetie pies. We are looking forward to seeing the joy Musket will bring on visits. Welcome Musket!!

19/03/2024

It's here!!!

18/03/2024

This handsome guy is Ricochet Doberman. He and his handler Deneese of The Canine Resource Center are recertifying and we’re so happy to have them continuing. They have visited at King County Juvenile Detention Center, Special Olympics and more. Rick is a special guy and we know they will continue to bring lots of joy to their visitors.

12/03/2024

This is Gracie Bulldog Mix. She and her handler Sarah passed their exam and we want to give them a big welcome! Gracie looks serious in this photo, but she’s a sweet ball of sugar who loves people. They will bring lots of smiles on visits:

08/03/2024

We want to welcome Zaza Shepherd Mix and her handler Dov. They passed their exam and we are happy to have them join us! Zaza’s big smile and little wiggle is sure to spread joy.

19/02/2024

This happy Lab face belongs to Mozart. He and his handler Chris have passed their exam and we want to give them a big welcome. Mozart is part of a legacy of dogs and a family who have been with us for many years. Three family members have been certified with us and Mozart is their 4th therapy dog. We are so grateful to have them in our community and for all the beautiful things they have done as teams over the years. From visits to a traumatic brain injury facility to Special Olympics this family and their pups have made a huge difference. 💜

15/02/2024

This sweet face belongs to Lily Husky Mix. She is a love who just wants to roll on her back and get belly rubs. We want to give a big welcome to her and her handler Isabel.

15/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day to all! 💜

12/02/2024

We want to give a big Project Canine welcome to Nova Golden Retriever and her handler Michelle. Nova is a sweet girl who really loves her special green bone toy 😍 We know this team will bring lots of joy to their visitors.

09/02/2024

We want to welcome Oliver Cocker/Golden Mix and his handler Arielle. They passed their exam this weekend. Oliver is a very sweet and calm boy who is sure to make visitors smile.

07/02/2024

This is sweet Nyx Labradoodle. She and her handler Eric are recertifying and we are very happy to have them continuing! 💜

06/02/2024

We want to give a big Project Canine welcome to Amos Aussie and his handler Angela! They have a fabulous relationship that will make them very successful as a therapy dog team!

18/01/2024

"If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain..." This resonates so much with our vision of "enriching lives moment by moment." As therapy dog teams, we can't cure anyone or take away their problems or fix anything, but we can provide comfort, compassion and connection in the moment. And in those moments, we see the magic of therapy dogs.

Emily Dickinson 💔

''If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.''
By Emily Dickinson
( Poetry Book: https://amzn.to/3ZEhCne)

15/01/2024

"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

02/01/2024

Wondering if you and your dog might be ready to be a certified therapy dog team? Is 2024 the year to find out? We have preassessment appointments available for those who aren't quite sure and we have Step 1 classes for those ready to start certification. January is a great time to make this dream a reality! Find out more at projectcanine.org

01/01/2024

THIS!! Happy 2024!!

31/12/2023

Yasss!! Paws up to the best kind of New Year's Eve celebration. 😆🎉🎊

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating! 🎄🎅

24/12/2023

Happy Christmas Eve to all who are celebrating! 🎅🎄