Welcome to our new board member Emma Benner
Emma Benner is a student-athlete at Purdue University on the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. She has been very involved in the special needs community as a coach
September 10, 2018
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Companion Categories: Therapy Dogs
If you have ever seen a dog in a hospital room, you have had an encounter with a therapy dog. Therapy dogs provide comfort and affection to people in institutions
August 21, 2018
Companion Categories: Emotional Support Animals
There is a lot of confusion in the general public surrounding what constitutes an emotional support animal (ESA) and the regulations governing their owners’ rights. ESAs are companions that provide
August 14, 2018
What makes Healing Companions’ Psychiatric Service Dogs Special and How do they differ from other Service Dogs, Emotional Support and Therapy Dogs?
If you’ve ever wondered why some dogs get to stay in the cabin on planes and some don’t, we’ve got your back with the Healing Companions’ Categories series. In the
July 26, 2018
Jane Miller Guest on Positive Pets with MJ
Melissa talks with Jane Miller, about the Healing Companions program. Jane discussed the many aspects of PSDs and the therapeutic value of the experience for both dog and handler. They
June 21, 2018
Update on Brian and Colton
Brian and Colton are really learning to work together. From Brian’s mom after their first night and a recent dental appointment: “Colton did excellent last night. He slept through the
April 23, 2018
Learning with Purpose
Healing Companions, Inc. believes in saving lives on both ends of the leash – not just with individuals who receive Psychiatric Service Dogs, and the shelter dogs themselves, but also
April 16, 2018
Healing Vibes: The ripple effect of our training on inmates
Story by Lucia Martínez ~ Martin knows by heart what it’s like to suffer from a mental illness himself. He’s experienced the challenging symptoms, and has dealt with the great stigma
April 16, 2018
Passion and Hope: On the way to a new path
Story by Lucia Martínez ~ Of all the times one gets to hear about personal experiences that come with being a felon, few of them have such a hopeful message. Generally
April 16, 2018
A life transformed: Amanda and Lola’s story
Seems pretty clear for us dog-lovers and proud owners. Dogs love us humans in much the same ways that we do, through affection, attachment bonds and empathy. And unless you
April 5, 2018
Another Great Meet and Greet
Another successful meet, greet and adoption for Brody, a shelter dog that received his basic training from one of the inmates we trained. This training takes place thanks to all
March 27, 2018
Successful Meet and Greet…
First, we would like to thank Gina Lallo, Founder of Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, for donating Colton to our program, Joette Mehalio, Foster mom and training home for Colton
March 26, 2018
Thank You Dogwise Books!
WOW! Thanks DogWise Books for the wonderful and immensely generous donations of books and DVDs for our prison training program. The inmates have never received such an amazing donation and
March 26, 2018
Giving Back to Your Psychiatric Service Dogs
~ Mary-Jane Howe
The number of service dogs is on the rise with an estimated 4,000 fulfilling different service roles. Psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) help people with emotional and mental disabilities. They are
March 3, 2018
Jane Miller Guest on South Florida Dog Talk
Tune in and listen to an episode of South Florida Dog Talk with Jane
December 11, 2017
Dog Guru Podcast with Jane Miller
The podcast Ask Your Dog Guru can be accessed at https://dogguru.podbean.com along with information about how to attend or listen later. Host and producer Victoria presents this podcast for dog lovers and
November 10, 2017
Newman’s Own Challenge ~ Save the Date
WE NEED YOUR HELP We’ve partnered with our friends at Crowdrise and the Newman’s Own Foundation to take part in the 2017 $500,000 Holiday Challenge to help provide more Psychiatric Service Dogs
November 8, 2017
THANK YOU!!
As we look back on another great year of helping people with mental illness reclaim their lives with the help of Psychiatric Service Dogs, we need to reflect back on
October 30, 2017
Thank you Advance Partners!
We are deeply honored and touched by the generosity and support of your employees! Your successful fundraiser will help us transform many lives. With gratitude, Healing Companions
October 13, 2017
Intern Needed for Fundraising Effort
Winter term intern needed to work on organizing fundraiser to help us reach our goals: Healing Companion’s mission is built on Three Pillars: Saving shelter dogs and training them to
October 5, 2017
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