HERO DAWGS Pet Therapy Society

07/06/2024

June is Pride Month, an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and the support of LGBTQ+ rights.

Did you know each color on the flag has its own meaning? In the widely known six-color flag, red is symbolic of life, orange is symbolic of healing, yellow is sunshine, green is nature, blue represents harmony and purple is spirit.

Love is love and a dog’s love knows no boundaries.

Love like a dog. 🐾

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28/05/2024

Two paws up 🐾 to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176 - Billy Bishop, for the incredible donation they presented to DOGtor Brinkley and the HERO DAWGS! We are humbled by their generosity, and their donation will go directly to recruiting more hospital HERO DAWGS for the mental wellness of our healthcare heroes. Now that’s something to bark about!

27/05/2024

Posted • Passengers and crew on board the were recently treated to a few four-legged special guests from Pet Therapy Society. DOGter Brinkley, Skylar, Buster and their handlers joined us on board to meet and greet customers as they sailed to Victoria 😍

Hero Dawgs Pet Therapy Society is an Indigenous founded, non-profit society dedicated to providing canine-assisted wellness visits (pet therapy) to hospital healthcare workers in the critical care units (Burns, Trauma, ICU, CSICU and Emergency) of BC hospitals.

It was ‘woof-derful’ to have you on board with us! 🥰 🐶

17/05/2024

It was a furbulous event! Thank you for having us spread some love! 🐾

07/05/2024

Double tap if you think our nurses are PAWSome! 🐾

02/05/2024

Posted • As the weather warms many people are outside enjoying the trails, parks and campsites with their pets.

But with warmer weather in Canada also come the many insects that carry transmittable diseases. This includes ticks, who can be active at 4C or warmer.

For this reason, May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a yearly campaign to help educate pet owners about the disease.

At Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital, our board-certified specialists are trained and equipped to handle diseases like Lyme disease.

We asked our internal medicine team to give us some tips on preventing, recognizing symptoms, and treating Lyme disease; available now on our blog at our link in bio.

02/05/2024

01/05/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the role mental health plays in our overall well-being, and the value in raising awareness and helping those in need.

Recognition and education are important ways to remove the stigma associated with mental illness. Talking openly about mental health can reduce the misconceptions and stigma, and can encourage those who are struggling to seek help and find a support network.

What can YOU do to raise awareness for mental health? The best thing you can do is reach out and start a conversation. Just supporting those in your life can spread the message of awareness and acceptance.
Educate yourself on the realities of living with mental health issues.

Contact your local mental health organization to see how you can get involved or volunteer. They may have their own awareness event you can participate in.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, visit helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca or call 310Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.  🐾

30/04/2024

• Today is Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a throwback to our first pet therapy day with HERO DAWGS!

As a Founding Partner of HERO DAWGS (), we proudly support their canine-assisted wellness visits to healthcare workers in critical care units, first responders and health clinic patients.

Our team members experienced firsthand the heartwarming impact these beloved dogs have in an office setting, and we look forward to their return!

26/04/2024

Another Wooftastic day celebrating Employee Appreciation Week !

The HERO DAWGS love supporting companies who acknowledge the outstanding contribution their employees make to the company’s success.

Two paws up for Clark Wilson and their incredible team! 🐾

06/01/2024

Big paws to fill, but little DOGtor Brinkley is off to a great start!

30/12/2023

Happy HERO DAWGS... 🐾 🐾 🐾 (L to R: Brinkley, Tucker & Skylar)

22/12/2023

Chet kw’enmantúmi (we thank you) for sharing these important affirmations to support mental health during the holidays. 🙏

11/11/2023

To all those who served, and continue to serve, we thank you. 🌹

10/11/2023

Was so incredibly honoured to be asked to write an article on my precious DOGtor Burke for Bernese Please, the official publication of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada.

Please take a moment to read about the incredible work of one dog, who gave his everything to healing others.

09/11/2023

Kindness costs nothing, but means everything.

19/10/2023

There are no words to express the immense pain we are feeling at the loss of our precious “Nana Cathy.”

A champion of healthcare, with over 50 years of service to those in need. Always a ray of sunshine and hope to those with the most challenging of needs.

She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie, a boss lady, a mentor, and an exemplary friend to so many.

She was a multi-champion breeder of the most magnificent Bernese Mountain Dogs, and her immense love for them shone through in our precious DOGtor Burke. She was so incredibly proud of our work at HERO DAWGS, and she inspired me to find creative and loving ways to care for those, who selflessly care for others.

I will be forever grateful to her for blessing me with my magnificent Burke and Jed, and my heart is warmed in knowing they were both waiting for her, with sloppy kisses, at heaven’s door.

The world has lost a beautiful woman, with the kindest heart, and the deepest soul. Heaven has gained a true angel, one I know will protect all the ones she loved, from the skies above.

Rest in peace Nana Cathy, your work here is done. We love you, and you will always be ‘Three Times a Lady.”
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27/09/2023

So incredibly honoured to have Odlum Brown as our Founding Partner. Congratulations to the entire team, and thank you for all you do to support the community!

14/09/2023

Please allow me to introduce to you, my new son, Brinkley Burke McBeth!

Brinkley comes to me from the lovely Anita Vaartstra of BernerGold Kennels in Merritt. I am truly honoured she blessed me with this sweet baby boy, after losing my precious Burkey just a few months ago. While Burke will forever be in my heart and soul, Brinkley has already melted my heart with his sweetness and love. He has big paws to fill as he will continue the important work of DOGtor Burke at VGH, but I know he will be absolutely pawfect!

21/08/2023

It’s so figured it a good time to share all the “fun facts”about this magnificent breed! I must say, Burke had the “turkey leg” position pawfected! 😂

19/07/2023

My precious Burkey, you made me so incredibly proud. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to help others in need. Your legacy will live on through HERO DAWGS, this I promise to you and our amazing healthcare heroes.
Rest in Peace sweet angel… ♥️ mummy

HERO DAWGS, a non-profit society that provides pet therapy hospital visits, announced the death of its very first furry team member on Tuesday.

12/07/2023

Words can’t express my sincerest thanks to Diane Walsh for the absolutely stunning painting of our precious DOGtor Burke. Your talent, passion and love burst through this magnificent piece. You truly captured the magnificence of this precious boy. Thank you! 🙏

Swipe right to see the original photo. Truly amazing!

24/06/2023

Today the world lost a hero….DOGtor Burke’s fight against Lymphoma ended at 1:00am this morning, when I helped him over the rainbow bridge. He was not in pain, I held him till his final breath, and told him how much I loved him. I thanked him for his years of service, not only as a therapy dog, but as a blood donor dog, and loyal companion. His entire life was spent giving back, and providing unconditional love to those in need.

I know my heart isn’t the only one that’s shattered, and I pray that the happy memories of this special boy will warm all our hearts in the dark days ahead.

The immense outpour of condolences has been overwhelming and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

To all those who loved and supported us, we thank you. 🐾❤️

Rest in peace sweet angel, until we meet again ….

21/04/2023

Such an incredible honour for DOGtor Burke.

02/02/2023

Two paws up for the BC fire fighters who came to visit the VGH Burn Unit today! 🐾 Thank you for your selfless dedication to raising funds that support the care of our burn survivors.

29/12/2022

A PAWSitive end to 2022, donating blood to help others dogs in need! 🩸 🐾

20/10/2022

30 days till ! ⚽️ While I’m super woofed-up for team Canada 🇨🇦 to play, I’m not so excited about mummy leaving me for three whole weeks! 🐾
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29/08/2022

Words can’t express my sincerest gratitude to everyone in the ICU at VGH for my very own “therapy dog” to help me get better soon! DOGtor Burke might get jealous! 😉

My heart is bursting with happiness from all the beautiful cards and the powerful words of encouragement. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Huge thanks to you all!

Need a name for my therapy dog…suggestions?!?!

11/08/2022

You know you’re loved when you wind up on the ICU Resident Doc’s group chat! 🐾 ❤️

13/06/2022

My is super, cause I’m sportin my ‘Race for the Kids’ cape!