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Therapy Dogs Making a Difference: Announcing the Extended Deadline for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award

By popular demand, we’re thrilled to announce an extension for applications to the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award! The new deadline is November 20, giving even more therapy dogs and their handlers the chance to shine. Check out the updated timeline below and submit your application today.

This award is more than just recognition; it’s a nationwide celebration of the incredible role therapy dogs play in supporting mental health—especially for America’s first responders.

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Why Therapy Dogs Matter for First Responders

Every day, first responders face life-and-death situations, risking their lives to protect our communities. But the mental health toll of such heroic work can be significant, with stress, grief, and trauma often becoming unwelcome companions.

This is where therapy dogs make an extraordinary impact. These four-legged heroes provide a calming, healing presence that helps first responders process their experiences, cope with anxiety, and reset between emergencies.

However, therapy dogs don’t just appear overnight—they require significant resources to train and prepare for their vital roles. By spotlighting these incredible animals and their contributions, this award advocates for more therapy dogs in communities nationwide.

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About the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award

This award is designed to recognize the best of the best among therapy dogs who have dedicated their lives to service. It’s also a platform to raise awareness about the critical need for more therapy dogs to support first responders across the country.

The Prizes
The winner will receive:

• A Gift Basket from Chewy.com
• A $2,000 check to support their ongoing work
• National publicity, including a feature blog reaching 100,000+ readers on social media and a press release
• A “Top Paws Therapy Dog Award” badge for online recognition
• A $2,500 donation in their honor to the First Responders Pack Foundation, which trains therapy dogs for first responders

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Join Us in Honoring These Heroes

If you know a therapy dog that’s gone above and beyond in their service—whether supporting first responders directly or in other critical roles—don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate their achievements.

By participating, you’re not only recognizing the excellence of one incredible therapy dog but also helping to advocate for more therapy dogs to serve the brave men and women on the frontlines.

How to Apply

Submit your application before the November 20 deadline and join us in making a difference. Together, we can honor these furry heroes and support the first responders who keep us safe.

For more information and to apply, visit THIS LINK.

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Don’t wait—help us celebrate the incredible bond between therapy dogs and first responders. Apply today!