Chopper has been busy in the community recently, visiting the Pembroke Public Library for StoryTime Literacy Programs for both children and adults may employ Therapy Dogs as a confidence aid for new readers. Dogs are non-judgemental and comforting listeners, and can be a novel addition to public activities like this. And of course, in these...
We are excited to welcome Captain back to Headquarters! Until recently Captain has been Fostered with wonderful families outside the Ottawa Valley during the last Foster Rotations. We’re looking forward to seeing more of this sweet boy around town. Fire Team K-9’s Headquarters located at 480 Boundary Rd E. in Pembroke is owned and operated...
Ralph and Hachi both earned their Therapy Dog certification with Fire Team K-9’s! I would like to thank Kent K9 Training Center, Elmwood Veterinary Hospital / Hôpital Vétérinaire Elmwood, Riverview Animal Hospital / Hôpital vétérinaire de Riverview, Pet Valu, Paws N’ Noses, and my friends & family. Please do not hesitate to direct message me if...
This week, Therapy Dog Hachi enjoyed offering pet therapy visits with her friend Pearl (alpaca) from Llama-zing Adventures in New Brunswick. They did a fantastic job spreading love and kindness
On April 9th in Kelowna BC at Red Door Doodles owned by Colleen Shonwise, Mr. Gray and Mr. Green were chosen for placement with Fire Team K9’s. Following the weekly activities of these young pups, Colleen guided them through several courses and tests, until reaching the ultimate goal. A plane ride to Ottawa, Ontario. The...
*Service Dog Bristol* has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Today we celebrate the graduation and match for Service Dog Bristol. Louis and Bristol are amazing Fire Team Partners. #woundedwarriorscanada #inthistogether2021 #ServiceDogsForVeterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteranstrong Lucky Labs
Over the summer a great idea became reality. Today, we are sending out a huge “thanks a million” to Veterans Framing & Structure Co., owner James Mailman along with Laura Pelkey, Administration Officer. It was an exciting day at K-9 HQ when the truck pulled up with a ‘special delivery’. Thanks to Ricky and Eric...
By: Tina Peplinskie Photos: Kat Forder Publishing date: Dec 20, 2021 A local non-profit corporation with the mission to source, train, and match service dogs with veterans and first responders has continued to grow and thrive despite the pandemic. Fire Team K-9’s Headquarters in Pembroke opened in September 2020, providing grooming, dog day care and...
Our Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training recently had the chance to visit the City of Pembroke Fire Department to learn about the sights, sounds and scents of our local first responders. As working dogs it is vitally important for our pups to know that first responders are friendly. A big thank you to...
Cora loves to help! She loves to help with DIYs She loves to help make dinner She loves to help binge shows She loves to help with school You can totally see how hard she works, right? Cora’s Foster Family is delighted with how well she is fitting into her new household during her newest...