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First Responder Therapy Dogs

Our Mission

Why It's SO vital

First Responder Therapy Dogs began in 2020 in San Rafael, CA.

First Responder Therapy Dogs leads the way in addressing mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support with the use of trained therapy dogs.

Our goal is to provide this free service to as many first responders across the county as possible.

First Responder Therapy Dogs, INC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Tax ID #88-1386472.

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Why It's SO vital

Being on the front lines is physically and mentally challenging for first responders. These everyday heroes often face mental health challenges.

Within this population, there is a stigma attached to asking for help. First Responder Therapy Dogs formed to offer a new mental health tool – emotional support from a trained therapy dog—without the stigma.

The emotional support of a First Responder Therapy Dog helps first responders in dealing with what they face everyday...and what they face is often extremely intense.

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What we do

Why It's SO vital

What we do

First Responder Therapy Dogs trained and certified teams (handler and dog) provide instant emotional support to on-duty first responders, as is demonstrated by the smiles on their faces.

We have 178 certified therapy dog teams in 34 states and continue to grow steadily -- Alabama, Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Minnesota, Montana and Washington.

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When the going gets tough… the tough need our support and ... a lot of hugs

When the going gets tough… the tough need our support and ... a lot of hugs

First Responder Therapy Dogs

Our Mission

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

What we do

Why It's SO vital

What we do

Your support matters!

SponSOR HIGHlight - Kerry Berry

When the going gets tough… the tough need our support and ... a lot of hugs

When the going gets tough… the tough need our support and ... a lot of hugs

First Responder Therapy Dogs

Our Mission

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

Why It's SO vital

What we do

Why It's SO vital

What we do

Your support matters!

SponSOR HIGHlight - Kerry Berry

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