Project Director Kalyna with some of our therapy dogs
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Nessie
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Mira
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Mira
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Nafanya
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Mira and her handler Natallya
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Nessie and her handler Olga (Nessie is certified with two handlers)
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Therapy dog Nessie and her handler Tetyana (Nessie is certified with two handlers)
2017. Kyiv
2017. Kyiv
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Arnie and her handler Yaroslava.
November 2017. Chernihiv
K9 Arnie and her handler Yaroslava.
November 2017. Chernihiv
November testing.
Testing Arnie.
Chernihiv, 2017.
Testing Arnie.
Chernihiv, 2017.
November testing.
Testing Arnie.
Chernihiv, 2017.
Testing Arnie.
Chernihiv, 2017.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Hressi and her handler Olga.
September 2017.
K9 Hressi and her handler Olga.
September 2017.
Therapy dog Nessie.
September 2017.
September 2017.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Hressi and her handler Olga.
August 2017.
K9 Hressi and her handler Olga.
August 2017.
August testing.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
August testing.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
August testing.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
Testing Hressi.
Kyiv, 2017.
We are ready for work!
February 2017.
February 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Hero's Companion therapy dog team training seminar.
January 2017.
January 2017.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Mira and her handler Natalya.
November 2016.
K9 Mira and her handler Natalya.
November 2016.
November testing.
Testing Mira.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Mira.
Kyiv region, 2016.
November testing.
Testing Mira.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Mira.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Mishka and her handler Svitlana.
October 2016.
K9 Mishka and her handler Svitlana.
October 2016.
October testing.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
October testing.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
October testing.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Mishka.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Our new certified therapy dogs teams!
K9 Nafanya (in yellow bandana) with Yulya, K9 Elya (in yellow bandana) with Ksenya and Nessi (in yellow bandana) with Tetyana.
Nessi has been certified in May with another handler. She can now visit veterans with both handlers.
K9 Nafanya (in yellow bandana) with Yulya, K9 Elya (in yellow bandana) with Ksenya and Nessi (in yellow bandana) with Tetyana.
Nessi has been certified in May with another handler. She can now visit veterans with both handlers.
September testing.
K9 Nafanya has passed!
K9 Nafanya has passed!
September testing.
K9 Elya has passed!
K9 Elya has passed!
September testing.
Testing Nafanya on her reaction to loud noises and movements.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Nafanya on her reaction to loud noises and movements.
Kyiv region, 2016.
September testing.
Stairs.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Stairs.
Kyiv region, 2016.
September testing.
Testing Nafanya on her reaction to wheelchair.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Testing Nafanya on her reaction to wheelchair.
Kyiv region, 2016.
September testing.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Kyiv region, 2016.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Nessi and handler Olya.
K9 Nessi and handler Olya.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Nessi and handler Olya.
K9 Nessi and handler Olya.
Testing Nessi (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Nessi (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Nessi on her reaction to loud noises
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Nessi
Ignoring food on the ground
May, 2016, Kyiv
Ignoring food on the ground
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Nessi
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Our new certified therapy dogs teams!
K9 Santa and Rikki (in yellow bandanas)
K9 Santa and Rikki (in yellow bandanas)
Our new certified therapy dog team!
K9 Santa and her handler Zhanna.
We are very happy to announce that the Hero's Companion program has expanded to Zhytomyr!
K9 Santa and her handler Zhanna.
We are very happy to announce that the Hero's Companion program has expanded to Zhytomyr!
Our new certified therapy dog team!
Natalia and K9 Riki.
Natalia and K9 Riki.
Our new certified therapy dog team!
Natalia and K9 Riki (in yellow bandana).
Natalia and K9 Riki (in yellow bandana).
Testing Riki (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki (our new certified therapy dog)
May, 2016, Kyiv
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki
Reactions around other dogs
May, 2016, Kyiv
Reactions around other dogs
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki
Will he say "no" to toys offered her by others?
May, 2016, Kyiv
Will he say "no" to toys offered her by others?
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki
Yep! Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Yep! Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki
Yep! Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Yep! Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Riki
Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Good boy, Riki!
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Crowding the dog
May, 2016, Kyiv
Crowding the dog
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing how Santa reacts to loud noises such as a lawn mower
May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing how Santa reacts to loud noises such as a lawn mower
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Being handled by a stranger
May, 2016, Kyiv
Being handled by a stranger
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her food
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her food
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her food
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her food
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog from Zhytomyr)
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her a toy.
May, 2016, Kyiv
Saying "no" to a stranger offering her a toy.
Our new certified therapy dogs teams!
K9 Santa and Rikki
K9 Santa and Rikki
Our new certified therapy dogs teams!
K9 Santa and Rikki
K9 Santa and Rikki
Testing in May, 2016, Kyiv
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog) in Zhytomyr
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog) in Zhytomyr
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
Testing Santa (our new certified therapy dog) in Zhytomyr
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
In April we visited the Agro-Economical University there (where the program will be based out of) for the first round of testing. Santa is a rescued dog that was homeless and taken in by the staff and students at the university.
Our certified therapy dog in Kyiv
One more dog passed the test! (wearing yellow HC bandana)
K9 Asol'. Welcome to the team!
Kyiv, April, 2016
One more dog passed the test! (wearing yellow HC bandana)
K9 Asol'. Welcome to the team!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth; stay calm surrounding by people.
Kyiv, April, 2016
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth; stay calm surrounding by people.
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Don't touch the food! Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Don't touch the food! Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Don't touch the toys! Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Don't touch the toys! Good girl!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Kyiv, April, 2016
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
Loud noises!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Loud noises!
Kyiv, April, 2016
Testing Asol'
There are many wheelchairs in hospitals. Dogs shouldn't be reactive to them.
Kyiv, April, 2016
There are many wheelchairs in hospitals. Dogs shouldn't be reactive to them.
Kyiv, April, 2016
Our certified therapy dogs in Kyiv
Two more dogs passed the test! (wearing yellow HC bandanas)
K9s Runa and Mishelle. Welcome to the team!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Two more dogs passed the test! (wearing yellow HC bandanas)
K9s Runa and Mishelle. Welcome to the team!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Our certified therapy dogs in Kyiv
Mishelle passed the test! Welcome to the team, girls!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Mishelle passed the test! Welcome to the team, girls!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Mishelle
Don't touch the toys and the food! Good girl!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Don't touch the toys and the food! Good girl!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Mishelle
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth.
Kyiv, February, 2016
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Mishelle
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth...
Kyiv, February, 2016
A dog should allow you to touch her teeth...
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Mishelle
... and ears!
Kyiv, February, 2016
... and ears!
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
Kyiv, February, 2016
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
Walking on metal surface.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Walking on metal surface.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
There are many wheelchairs in hospitals. Dogs shouldn't be reactive to them.
Kyiv, February, 2016
There are many wheelchairs in hospitals. Dogs shouldn't be reactive to them.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
Taking away the food.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Taking away the food.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
Kyiv, February, 2016
Kyiv, February, 2016
Testing Runa
Walking stairs.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Walking stairs.
Kyiv, February, 2016
Final day of initial testing of therapy dogs
Distraction. Duna is passing the test
Distraction. Duna is passing the test
Testing Duna and Anna
It wasn't easy, but Duna is strong!
Don't touch the food!
Testing Duna
Don't touch the toys!
Don't touch the toys!
Testing Nika and Marina
Testing Nika
Distraction!
Distraction!
Testing Nika
Don't move!
Don't move!
Nika and Marina passed!
