What we do
Using therapy canines, we provide comfort to individuals in nursing homes, hospitals, fire departments, and other stressful situations. We currently regularly visit the Spokane Veterans Home, VA Hospital, and 911 Dispatchers. We have also currently provide services as needed to other organizations such as military funerals, fire district defusing sessions and children’s crisis centers.
Our Values
Using canines with friendly, patient temperaments we provide a compassionate, client focused, loving and caring atmosphere to the individuals we serve.
Our Story
Our journey began in the Summer of 2022 when we received word that our Brother-In-Law, Dan had a
medical emergency after working a 24-hour shift as a Spokane Valley Firefighter. Dan went into cardiac
arrest for an unknown amount of time. His fellow Firefighters managed to restart his heart and he was
rushed to the hospital. Due to his heart being stopped, Dan had significant brain swelling and was put
under sedation to try to give him time to heal. The Family was in for a long wait.
The support our Family received from Spokane Valley Fire Department was truly amazing. They were
there for us 24 hours a day with everything from food to emotional support. This support included a
Chaplain and his Therapy K9, Pierce. As we waited for news day after day, we would receive periodic
visits from Pierce. As Pierce worked the room, I would see faces full of worry, stress, and grief turn
temporarily to peace. Pierce provided a much-needed break for the entire family.
After seeing how much Pierce and the fire department helped our family, we decided we wanted to
provide K9 therapy services with a passion for serving those who serve others.
Tragically on August 4, 2022, Dan passed away. Dan’s Badge number was 348. In remembrance of Dan,
we organized a nonprofit therapy K9 service, 348 Golden Angels.