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25587 Conifer Rd.
Suite 105 #129,
Conifer CO 80433
501(c)3 Nonprofit
EIN 82-5255885
Giving hope where there was no hope
A tribute to Stellar...
Remembering our first volunteer, Stellar, who was an amazing golden doodle that represented Faithfully K9 as our PR professional for almost 4 years. Stellar could do anything - pick up keys or a credit card, open the refrigerator and get out a bottle of water, open the dryer - take the clothes out - put them in a basket - drage the basket to another room - and hand you the clothes. She was in everything we did from Facebook to articles in The Mountain Connection. She was the star of every presentation, always getting a laugh as she picked up items while Cathy was speaking or after she had picked up all the items and put them in the basket, she would take them out again so that she could put them back in!
She worked with almost all the service dog and therapy dog teams helping them learn to work around other dogs, showing them something wasn’t scary when they were fearful, and teaching them tasks when they weren’t quite getting it.
She never met a dog or a person she didn’t like, and she will always be remembered as our ambassador and the best partner ever.
She was our ambassador, she was an assistant trainer who helped dogs learn when learning was difficult, she was a friend to all - the most amazing service dog who gave her heart to everything she did.
Stellar passed in August of 2021 after dedicating her life to giving hope where there was no hope. Stellar was loved, cherished, and will always be in our hearts. Thanks to those who have donated in her memory.
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Thank you Kerri, Mary and Jaime for the generous donations in Stellars memory.
This money will used to provide training sessions for one of our clients.
A tribute to Freedom...
Freedom excelled at everything he did including picking his partner, Nancy, when he jumped in her lap and refused to budge. Nancy shared that her greatest motivation in life is freedom, and she desired a dog that was so well trained and had such a sweet temperament that he could experience freedom throughout his life. Freedom and Nancy embarked on therapy dog training - he loved the attention and his gentle, sweet demeanor provided the foundation. Freedom, an Australian Shepherd mix, was a phenominal therapy dog, working with Nancy through Denver Pet Partners and celebrated as their team of the month May, 2012. Trained by Nancy, they volunteered at Hospice of Saint John for 4 years. Everyone loved Freedom at hospice, he had the uncanny ability to know exactly what people needed from making them laugh as he tossed a stuffed animal in the air, to a cuddle, or just feeling his dog energy as he laid by their bed. His playfulness and love for human attention enriched the therapy experience. Nancy shared that Freedom taught her to be a better person. Freedom will be missed but never forgotten, his gentle giving spirit lives on.
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We are grateful to Nancy, Pam, and Dianne for their donations in honor of Freedom.
These funds will be used to provide training for one of our service dog teams.
Remembering Marfa dog, who helped trainer Anne and her clients with dog-dog practice, social learning, being a calm presence, modeling behavior and cues. She helped many dogs pass their CGC and other tests. She went to demos and showed off the skills that service dogs can be trained for. She very patiently helped with photos to demonstrate cues for our newsletter. She visited my mom and other patients at her Memory care home. She loved fishing, hiking, hunting for critters, and cuddling. She is loved and missed.
We are very sad to say goodbye to Khloe. She has been such a good girl. She worked as both a service dog and a therapy dog and was loved by everyone including her family and the veterans and staff that she and Dee worked with. She was a rescue and gave 4 years of comfort and service.
We have had to say a sad goodbye to Herman, a skilled assistant dog. Herman was a lovely mixed breed dog who was trained for sound alerts for his dad, a Vietnam veteran. He alerted to the doorbell, the phone, and “go find Dad” and “go find Mom.” He also was able to perform many other cues. His Dad was helped by just having Herman to hang out with. His mom loved him too—he was a great cuddler. He loved to chase balls and his other toys in the backyard. The highlight of Herman’s day was around 7 pm when he would get a Kong filled with a popsicle of kibble and his favorite treats. After gnawing and flipping for every morsel, he would give a look of great satisfaction and thanks.
We have had to say goodbye to Lexi, an amazing Therapy Dog at Rocky Heights Middle School. She was a beloved member of the RMHS family who for the last two years was there to support the staff and students with her calm presence, quietly care for them, and connect as only a therapy dog can do through the “hard days” of middle school. Lexi brought a smile to everyone’s faces, supported the complex anxieties so hand-in-hand with adolescence, and lifted spirits of countless kids simply by walking by.
Indy, beloved service dog, stood faithfully beside his person offering support, independence, and unconditional love. While his paw prints are no longer beside us, the impact Indy made will never fade. This incredible dog will always be remembered for the difference he made.