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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. 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.


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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. 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.


YOU CAN HELP US SPREAD THE LOVE

Donate Now

First Responder Therapy Dogs

The Mission

  First Responder Therapy Dogs began in 2020 in San Rafael, CA. We lead the way in addressing behavioral health needs by providing emotional support to first responders with the use of therapy dogs. Research shows that therapy dog services positively impact this population's behavioral health issues.

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Why It's vital

Our heroes work 365 days a year 24 hours a day. These firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, and search and rescue teams answer the call to help and protect. Being on the front lines is physically and mentally challenging, and these everyday heroes often feel under-supported, overwhelmed, and under-appreciated.

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What we do

First Responder Therapy Dogs certifies teams (handler and dog) that go into the field to bring calm and smiles to the faces of on-duty first responders. Duties  include: making scheduled visits to fire stations, police departments, dispatch 911 call centers; attending debriefing/defusing sessions following difficult service calls, and visiting base camps at wildland fires.

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48 teams in 12 states

First Responder Therapy Dogs currently has 48 trained and certified teams in 12 states including 

California, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida,  Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Oregon and 

Rhode Island.

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Your support matters!

First Responder Therapy Dogs is entirely dependent on your generosity to provide much needed emotional support to our courageous first responders. With your tax-deductible contribution, we will continue to be a powerful tool in helping first responders take to the frontline.  

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First Responder Therapy Dogs, INC

2100 4th Street #C153

San Rafael, CA 94901


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

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