CNN - August 26, 2020
Meet Kerith, the golden retriever who comforts fiRE FIGHTERS
The firefighters at the base camp in northern California have been braving wildfires for the last week, as the Golden State continues to see acres of land burn following a heat wave and lightning strikes...
PEOPLE.COM - August 24, 2020
Golden Retriever Therapy Dog Offers Hugs to Firefighters
As fires continue to blaze in California, Kerith the golden retriever is doing her part by visiting and comforting the firefighters battling the natural disaster. Kerith is a licensed therapy dog, and has been providing comfort to firefighters in Northern California’s Marin County for just over a year...
SFGATE - August 26, 2020
A firefighter's best friend provides therapy
For Kerith, supporting her firefighter friends was the least she could do as they battle the Woodward Fire. On Friday morning, Kerith traveled to West Marin to join dozens of Marin County firefighters at the staging area for the Woodward Fire. She was greeted with hugs and smiles as she made the rounds ...
THE DOG PEOPLE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Sweet Therapy Dog Offers Much-Needed Relief to Firefighters
With the wildfires raging along the West Coast, and firefighters working long, difficult shifts, the emotional toll can be devastating. Some of the Marin County, California firefighters are getting some relief by way of a golden retriever named Kerith. Her job: To wiggle her butt, let the firefighters pet and ...
FOX 5 SAN DIEGO - August 25, 2020
Meet Kerith, the 2-year-old golden retriever
The firefighters at the base camp in northern California have been braving wildfires for the last week, as the Golden State continues to see acres of land burn following a heat wave and lightning strikes. They wear helmets and goggles that are streaked with ash, and their faces often remain stoic as they work ...
POPSUGAR - September 23, 2020
My Heart Now Belongs to This Golden Retriever
As wildfires continue to spread across California, there's one bright spot amid the devastating destruction: Kerith the golden retriever. A 2-year-old therapy dog, Kerith has been diligently visiting firefighters across the state to provide much-needed emotional support and stress relief on the job...
FROM TANK'S GOOD NEWS
Meet The Golden Retriever Providing Emotional Support
Battling California’s devastating wildfires takes a toll, both mentally and physically, on firefighters. In addition to the overwhelming flames, heat, and smoke, many of them are away from home for days or weeks at a time—away from their families and missing important milestones. It’s a tough situation ...
GOOD NEWS NETWORK - August 28, 2020
This Affectionate Dog is Bringing So Much Joy To Firefighter
Meet Kerith, the two-year-old dog who loves trail running, beach exploring, and helping firefighters feel better. This sweet-natured golden retriever has one very important job. As a certified crisis response therapy dog, she’s tasked with helping exhausted firefighters get the kind of comfort ...
MY MODERN MET - September 29, 2020
Adorable Golden Retriever Is Comforting FIREFIGHTERS
Day after day, firefighters and other emergency responders are risking their lives to contain the wildfires in California. According to the California Statewide Fire Summary report published on September 28, there are currently 27 major fires still blazing throughout The Golden State, and over 18,000 firefighters ...
GOOD MORNING AMERICA - August 28, 2020
Golden retriever helps comfort brave firefighters
Our Pet of the Week is Kerith, a certified crisis response therapy dog providing comfort and support to firefighters in California....
ABC 7 NEWS, SAN FRANCISCO - October 26, 2020
Firefighters battling California wildfires visited by Kerith
WOODACRE, Calif. (KGO) -- Battling wildfires can take an emotional and physical toll on firefighters, but a two-year-old golden retriever has come to rescue...
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