Happy Tails Service Dogs

01/06/2024

Spent the day at an event for veterans. Rayne did great talking to people about the Happy Tails program. She even got to shake Senator Andy Biggs hand! Dan & Dot and Ken & Brandy were great ambassadors for the program.

19/05/2024

Plan to stop by the Happy Tails Service Dogs table. See you there!

09/05/2024

Just received notice that one of our students from 2009 had passed away. Paul battled ALS for 20 years. One of Deuce's task was to wait for the command before he could retrieve his treat between Paul's toes. Prayers to his family.

31/03/2024

Happy Easter to Everyone. Here is the latest picture that Karen painted for one of our graduates who crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Susan and Buddy were Team #79. Thank you Karen for sharing your wonderful talent.

18/01/2024

27/12/2023

https://www.dogingtonpost.com/food-stamps-for-pets-nationwide-assistance-program-for-low-income-pet-parents/

Low income families around the country could now qualify for a new program designed to keep pets at home with their families, and out of overcrowded shelters.

14/12/2023

A great way to start your day! Merry Christmas.

Happy Tails Service Dogs Christmas party 2023

11/12/2023

(I copied this from Wendy. Pictures from the party coming soon - Joyce Weber)
Yesterday, Cubby and I attended the annual Happy Tails Christmas party. Cub was so happy to meet up again with all his friends, and get lavished with tons of treats, supplements, toys, and supplies, many of which he'll turn over to Piper. At the end of the party, he walked out of the hall where his cape was removed for the last time. You see, few people knew it was more than a Christmas party. It was also his retirement party. He's finished working now and gets to spend the rest of his life as a pampered pet. Thanks, Cubby, for a career well done.

07/11/2023

Ezra passed his certification test today and received his vest. Congratulations Ezra!

05/11/2023

Piper and his brother reunited this morning for the first time in almost a year. They sniffed one another and politely said hello but, surprisingly, they weren't all over each other like we expected. They began their formal service dog training this morning, a journey that'll last about 15 months.

31/10/2023

10/10/2023

19/09/2023

Awww. This just came up as a memory🥰

16 new items · Memory by Joyce Weber

17/09/2023

Happy Tails will be starting a new class in a couple of weeks. Criteria for new students: physical disability.
Criteria for dogs: 1 to 3 years old, spayed/neutered, having successfully completed an obedience class with other dogs, no aggression.
If you are interested, send me a message.

27/08/2023

A couple more of our students one step closer to graduation!

16/08/2023

A couple of our students out in the community preparing for their final test.

18/06/2023

Thank you Wendy for creating another special "Retirement Frame" in recognition of the work that Buddy has provided for Susan - Team #79

28/05/2023

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sb6n9Zp1bgndFALU8

This popped up as a memory on my phone. Click to see some great pictures that will make you smile.

16 new items · Memory by Joyce Weber

09/05/2023

Another one of our students passed away. Maryann Gallagher and her service dog, Cody were team #10 and graduated from Happy Tails Service Dogs in 2005. Maryann moved to Florida and stayed in touch through the years. She was so looking forward to being in a much better place and being able to see Cody once more.

23/03/2023

This is Wendy's puppy, Piper. Piper will be in our next Happy Tails class.
Wendy said that she has a mealtime alarm on her phone, "Celtic Thunder's All God's Creatures Got A Place In the Choir". That song makes Piper jump and dance and twirl, all so adorable. He does love getting fed!!

24/02/2023

Today, February 24th is National Service Animals Day, a day to honor the service and sacrifice of all service animals and their handlers! The Purple Poppy is the international symbol for service animals and their handlers that provide for our safety, security and independence and celebrates the human/animal bond.

16/12/2022

Several weeks ago another one of our service dogs crossed the Rainbow Bridge. And once again Karen Gentry stepped up and our student received her painting yesterday. This is Kelly and Kenzie. Happy Tails Service Dog team #72.

10/12/2022

This has been a hectic week. We had our annual Happy Tails Christmas party and I got the big surprise of 8 family members coming in from Colorado!!
Unfortunately several of our students weren't able to make the party due to illness. I went back a few years to make sure we have pictures of everyone included. Those who didn't make the party will still be getting some goodies before Christmas.

01/12/2022

The Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis III will be wearing blue and yellow Canine Companions cleats on the field on Sunday, December 4, against the Cincinnati Bengals!
As part of NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" program, these amazing cleats were hand painted for George by Greco Paintworks CEO Craig Greco. Karlaftis chose to partner with CCI after meeting first grader and graduate Patrick and his service dog, Julio. Make sure to check these cleats out during the game!
Click here to read about the partnership: https://canine.org/.../kansas-city-chiefs-player.../