Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications announces their future Comfort Dog, Baxter
We are so excited to be working with Baxter to provide much needed support for dispatchers in the state of Maine! Check out the video of his first big press day and stay tuned to watch this special boy grow up!
Upcoming panel featuring our founder Laura Barker
Our Founder Laura Barker will be a panelist for A Virtual Community Conversation Addressing Veterans’ Mental Healthcare in the Granite State on Monday, Nov. 14, at 9:30AM-EST. The recent observation of Veterans Day inevitably brings about mixed emotions and experiences, from welcome and favorable memories to painful reminders of sacrifice and lost loved ones. The […]
Bat Dog in Training Benny featured on NH Chronicle!
Thank you so much to NH Chronicle and Jean Mackin for sharing the story of our superstar Benny as he progresses through his training to become a bat dog for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats! Watch the full feature here!
Strafford County Sherriff’s Department announce new comfort dog in training
We are excited to share that our newest comfort dog will be placed with Strafford County Sherriff’s Department! Cara is a sweet girl who is sure to make us proud. Read the article from Foster’s Daily Deomcrat here.
Salem NH Police announce their new comfort dog
She will do great things, and we can’t wait to watch this pup grow up! Read the full article from the Eagle Tribune here
Upcoming appearances:
7/16/22: Swim With A Mission Celebration of Heroes 7/23/22: Plaistow NH American Legion Christmas in July event 7/30/22: Ossipee Lake Dockfest 2022 8/2/22: National Night Out 8/22/22: 1st Annual Hero Pups Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Country Club! 9/10/22: Car Show to benefit Hero Pups – Portsmouth, NH – details TBA 9/16/22: Women of Rock at […]
5/22/21 American Legion Riders Chapter 2 Poker Run
This event is open to all cars and bikes, and proceeds will benefit Hero Pups and Ruck Up. Registration starts at 9:00AM at Sweeney Post #2 in Manchester, NH! Details available via the facebook event!
6/12/21 American Legion 5th Annual Ride
We are excited to share that The American Legion Riders of Post 90 are hosting their 5th Annual Hero Pups Ride! The event begins at Ben Franklin Ace Hardware in Raymond, NH where registration will take place. The physical ride will be approximately 70+/- miles in length with a halfway stop at the NH Department […]
7/31/21 Ossipee Lake Dockfest!
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Ossipee Lake Dockfest! This year the event will be benefitting Hero Pups, with live bands performing from various waterfront locations to a floating audience on the lake! Click here for the facebook event with more details!
Celebrating our 5th year!
Thank you to Jean Mackin & WMUR for sharing the story of our amazing volunteers! And Swim With A Mission for helping us achieve so much in such difficult times.