It All Begins Here...

HEALING PAWS IN THE FIELD

The Crisis Canine Corps therapy teams deploy directly into the heart of our communities
to bring comfort, calm, and care when it matters most.

Deployments

Woman standing on sidewalk with a large service dog lying down nearby.
A girl with long blonde hair sitting on the floor petting a large black and white dog, another girl with long hair lying on the floor petting a smaller puppy, with chairs and people in the background.
A table covered with a black cloth displaying framed photographs of loved ones, numerous bouquets of colorful flowers, candles, and small decorative items, set against a white wall with 'Costco Wholesale' signs in the background.
A Belgian Malinois dog sitting on a carpeted floor in front of large white illuminated letters spelling 'LOVE', with a dark wood paneled wall in the background.
A person sitting on the floor embracing a large, fluffy dog with a black and tan coat.

Beyond crisis response, the Crisis Canine Corps loves being an active part of our local communities! Through safety fairs, community gatherings, and educational events, our teams step out to share how therapy dogs support mental health and resilience.

Community Engagement

A woman in a Red Cross volunteer uniform with a German Shepherd dog in front of a large navy ship on a clear sunny day, with a crowd of people and protests in the background.
Children and adults gathered around a large white therapy dog lying on its side with a harness, petting and interacting with it on a carpeted floor.
Four women and four dogs standing in a hospital reception area, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing a red Sentara volunteer shirt, and the dogs are on leashes, including a Border Collie, a Golden Retriever, a German Shepherd, and a Labrador Retriever. The background shows a reception desk, a vase of red flowers, and hospital signs.
Children gathering around a smiling golden retriever dog with a green shamrock decoration, indoors on a colorful carpet.
Children and adults gathered at an outdoor event with tents. A girl in yellow t-shirt with a race logo and medal interacts with a dog that is wearing a vest labeled "Working Dog". Sun is shining, and people are socializing at the event.
A man with glasses and a beard sitting on the floor, with a large dog resting its front paws on his lap, face to face, at an indoor setting with a carpeted floor.
A woman kneeling on the carpeted floor, smiling, with two dogs in an indoor setting with round tables and chairs in the background.
Line of firefighters in full gear going down an escalator, leaving a building with onlookers and people taking photos.
Child and adult children petting a fluffy white corgi dog on a striped carpeted floor in a room with beige chairs and light blue walls.
A young girl in a Girl Scout uniform holding a fire department badge shaped sign, with other children and adults and service dogs in the background at an outdoor event.
A large golden retriever wearing a black vest with a badge that says 'Certified Therapy Dog' is sitting on a tiled floor. Two young girls are petting and interacting with the dog, with a table covered with informational flyers and brochures in the background.
Two women, one with a dog and one with a service dog, standing beside a red fire truck with yellow and red stripes, and an American flag decal, on a driveway in a suburban area.
A young girl standing in an indoor market with three dogs, including a Husky puppy, an Australian Shepherd puppy, and a mixed-breed dog. Market stalls and tables are visible in the background.
People and dogs in front of a North Royalton Fire Department fire truck, with one person dressed in a dog mascot costume.
A woman smiling standing next to a table decorated with a black tablecloth and an American flag patch, featuring bourbon bottles, bourbon-themed items, and promotional materials for the U.S. Canine Corps. The background shows windows, a wall with framed artwork, and ceiling lights.