HOPE AACR News

Upper Michigan Today explores HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Team

Feb. 24

It's Elizabeth Peterson's last week of Upper Michigan Today. She and Tia Trudgeon recap her major adventure stories, learn about the HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Team and how you can join

'It's easy to forget to help the helpers': Resident aids responders in L.A. and N.C.

Feb. 24

It’s been about a month and a half since wildfires began ragging in California. Claiming lives, homes and businesses. Numerous organizations from our state, including the North Carolina Air National Guard, were launched to aid efforts, as well as Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Teams.

Local sheriff’s deputy-K9 team provides crisis support to LA wildfire victims

Feb. 15

Four teams from the Northeast Region of the HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response organization were recently called to Southern California to provide crisis support to victims of the wildfires.

HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response Training In Williamsburg

June 20

HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) Training Weekend will occur June 21 through 23 in Williamsburg and James City County.

Penn Hills students meet therapy dogs as part of counseling options in wake of teacher's death

March 6

Penn Hills students were introduced to emotional support dogs from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response recently to help them cope with the death of a beloved teacher.

We all have a dog in the fight to make Georgia its best

April 2

Recently I saw how dogs could unite almost everyone at our State Capitol – a place where unity might seem challenging.

Santa Fe College holds crisis response dog training this weekend

April 15

The Institute of Public Safety at Santa Fe College is hosting crisis response dog training. Training is presented by HOPE-Animal Assisted Crisis Response, an organization that has provided its services nationwide for free since 2001.

Local therapy dog team “level up” in their quest to bring comfort to the afflicted

May 29

Kathy Graham and Bella, her nearly 4-year-old standard poodle and personal medical dog, have brought comfort and joy to scores of residents and patients at area facilities, including Hospice of Marion County, as a therapy dog team. Now, Graham and Bella are taking their soothing ways to another level.

The Unseen Heroes: How Crisis Response Dogs Mend Broken Spirits

March 12

Amidst the chaos, a beacon of hope and solace comes in a form not many would expect. Dogs. These extraordinary animals, alongside their handlers, play a pivotal role in healing and offering emotional support to those affected.

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