WDTN News covers the Mutt Strut Kick-Off Breakfast. The beginning of Dayton’s first Annual Mutt Strut fundraising event, hosted by PNC Bank.
While this fun-fundraising event is seeing it’s first time in Dayton, PNC has hosted the event for the past 2 years in Pittsburgh, and last year, adding Erie, PA to the lineup. This year will mark the first time the Mutt Strut will be held in 3 locations.
Fox2 Detroit aired the incredible story of Jim Riehl’s Friendly Automotive Group, and their efforts to raise funds for future Service Dog, Sterling, in training right now to serve a veteran struggling with the effects of a disability, which might include: PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, a Seizure or Diabetic condition and/or a mobility issue.
The interview features Jim Riehl, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Representative, Mary Lamparter, Guardian Angels Recipient, Matt, and his Super #ServiceDog, Cobalt, who’s training was sponsored by our great friends at the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors (GMAR).
Thank you to Jim Riehl’s Friendly Automotive Group and everyone who works to help us continue Unleashing the Power to Heal.
Fox 2 News, Detroit recently sat down with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Recipient, Matt on how his Super Service Dog, Cobalt has made a difference in his life. Cobalt’s training was sponsored by GMAR (Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors). They also spoke to Michigan Guardian Angels’ Representative, Mary Lamparter on the initiative to train another service dog for a deserving recipient named Sterling.
Matt was paired with Cobalt in November of 2018. If you’d like to get involved in helping the Sterling Heights Community reach their goal to sponsor the training of future Service Dog, Sterling, simply click on the link below: https://medicalservicedogs.networkforgood.com
Recipient Haylee talks to Janae Muchmore from WINK News, and tells her how her Service Dog, Spree has helped her return to school after surviving the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas School Shooting on February 14, 2018.
Haylee tried for months to return to school after the shooting, but each time she tried, panic would set in. It wasn’t until Haylee was paired with Spree that she was able to finally return and begin living her #NewNormal.
This interview aired on the one year anniversary of the tragedy.
This past weekend, they hosted a community skate that included a fundraiser for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Their goal is to raise the $25,000 necessary to raise, train and pair a Service Dog named Sterling (after their community) for a veteran or first-responder in need.
(Just imagine the good that could happen if every community did this!)
Sterling, Future Service Dog in-training at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc.
The short video below includes a short conversation with 2 Guardian Angels’ Recipients; sharing how their Service Dogs have made real and positive changes in their lives.
If you would like to help the City of Sterling Heights reach their goal, you can go HERE.
Our amazing Foster Family Trainers, Chuck & Deb, received some very public kudos on their efforts to help us train Service Dogs!
WINK News did a story on December 26, 2018 highlighting our incredible volunteers, and all they’ve done to change & save the lives of others.
Thank you Chuck & Deb for your amazing efforts, and thank you to WINK News for sharing their hard work!
Our Founder & CEO, Carol Borden was on Fox 2 this morning along with Dan Stahl of Stahl’s Automotive Group, talking about the incredible Veterans Day Weekend plans at Stahl’s Auto Museum, which include a tour of the Stahl’s Auto Museum, as well as a charity hockey game.
Thanks to YourErie.com for great coverage of our first-ever Erie Mutt Strut event, hosted by the amazing people at PNC Bank. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors and attendees who made this first-time Erie event possible.
Great interview of PNC’s Joshua Drysdale on Your Erie promoting the 1st Erie Mutt Strut.
We hope to see all of you there!
Watch the full interview:
Recipient Haylee was in the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 when a gunman opened fire, killing 17 of her fellow classmates and teachers. Since that time she has had panic attacks, terrifying nightmares and the continuous fear of being alone.
On June 30, 2018, we paired her with Service Dog, Spree.
Yesterday, on August 15, 2018 surrounded by fellow Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog recipients, and one of our service dog trainers; she returned to MSD High School for the first time since the shooting, and was mentioned in the following story, aired by NBC News.
Below: Photo of Haylee & Service Dog, Spree, Guardian Angels trainer, Kelly, fellow recipient Rudy & Service Dog, Rocket, fellow recipient Jim & Service Dog, Nina (along with his Mom), and fellow recipient Kelsey with Service Dog, Flag. Haylee’s fellow recipients traveled to Parkland to show support for Haylee, and trainer Kelly joined to give Haylee a boost of confidence on her first day.
A short video of Haylee walking to class with Service Dog, Spree, our trainer Kelly and followed by fellow GAMSD recipient, Kelsey and her Service Dog, Flag.
Our incredible friends at Armstrong Cable talk about their Healing Heroes Program, benefitting Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, and the results they’ve seen first-hand.
WJET News Reports on the Mutt Strut coming to Erie, PA.
PNC Bank and Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce the expansion of the Mutt Strut event for 2018! Thanks to WJET news for this coverage of our upcoming event.
If you’re interested in attending, volunteering, becoming a vendor or sponsoring this great family & pet friendly event, please visit our event page here: Event 2018 Mutt Strut Erie
Or visit the Mutt Strut’s very own website here: https://www.muttstrut4servicedogs.com
And be sure to follow the Mutt Strut on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/MuttStrut4GAMSD
We can’t WAIT to see you there!
Check out WJET’s coverage below:
We create new best friends everyday. And with your help, we can continue creating more.
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Planning for the 2018 Mutt Strut is underway in Pittsburgh, and there was a big turnout for the kick off breakfast held on May 22, 2108. Information on upcoming Mutt Strut ticket sales will be available soon, watch our website and social media for details!
This year’s event looks to be even bigger and better than last year. Here’s the story from Jet 24:
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated and attended our “For the Love of Dogs & Chocolate” event at Swamp Head Brewery on February 11, 2018.
With special thanks to Swamp Head Brewery, 98.5 KTK, Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. and Astor Chocolate.
