Testimonials

York saved my life both physically and mentally. If it were not for Hero Dogs teaming me with York, I’m not sure I would still be here today.

[My neurophysiologist] said that she can see a difference in my anxiety since I’ve gotten Amber. She said that Amber is a great distraction when I get overstimulated.

[Client] has severe PTSD from war in addition to sexual assault PTSD and struggles with sensitivity to stimuli. The main goal utilizing Tahoe in session is sensory input. Tahoe provides an incredibly calming and centering presence for [client]. Weekly sessions with Tahoe have helped [client] regulate stimuli and adjust to movement and sounds around him.

Every day, we hear “this is the best part of my day” and “this is exactly what we needed” from staff and families. Bartley has become a formal part of the response team for staff support following a crisis.

Honor has been an important piece to working through and healing the grief that people are experiencing through the therapeutic, educational, and recreational support that she has provided to those in need.

Just to let you know that Gracie has been a perfect dog. This week has been two funerals and a long visitation last night – 4 hours. My husband spoke today for my mother, and Gracie was perfect. You have done a wonderful job training and matching her with Mike.

He’s a good friend and partner who goes everywhere with me. More important, he forces me to think outside of myself, take on more burdens, and, in a good way, to push myself.

Clients have commented that is easier to talk about difficult things with Chester in the room. He is warm and comforting and a pleasant distraction when the session gets hard emotionally. He makes clients laugh when he rolls on his back to be pet and makes noises when he sleeps. If there is a time when he is not at the office with me, clients always ask where he is.

I’m so proud of who Franklin is and what everyone has contributed. He changed my life. It’s something for me to take care of and something to take care of me.