KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – Kearney Police is asking individuals to vote for its first responder remedy canine Luna. She’s up in opposition to others throughout the nation for the ‘First Responder Paws Therapy Dog’ Award. The award is being carried out by FHE Health.
This is a nationwide contest showcasing remedy dogs within the many roles they fill, whereas additionally spotlighting remedy dogs that help first responders and the necessity for these dogs.
First responders are on the frontlines of hazard on daily basis, which may take a toll on psychological well being, and so having these animals are essential to help public security professionals, FHE Health stated on its web site.
Luna is the primary remedy canine to serve members of the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office. She has served in that position for the final two years and has over 100 visits to the division, sheriff’s workplace, 911 heart in addition to group occasions all through the county.
Luna is licensed by way of Healing Hearts Therapy Dogs in Crete and holds a ‘Therapy Dog Advanced’ title.
Her handler is Nani Pollard, a communication officer within the 911 heart which supplies police, medical and fireplace providers to all in Buffalo County.
The winner of the first-ever, annual First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award will obtain the next prize:
- Gift Basket From Chewy.com
- Over $2,000 in Additional Pet Prizes
- Free nationwide publicity, together with a characteristic weblog that reaches greater than 100,000 individuals on social media and a press launch asserting the information
- A “Top Paws Therapy Dog Award” badge for placement on their web site or weblog in recognition of their standing as one among 10 finalists
- A donation made of their honor by FHE Health to our associate organization First Responders Pack Foundationwhich exists to coach extra remedy dogs for first responders
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