CRC - Crisis Response Canines

03/28/2026

As the week winds down, our Crisis Response Canines teams remained alongside the Old Dominion University community, continuing to offer support, comfort, and connection.

This deployment has been especially meaningful to us. With team members who are alumni and others who have family currently attending ODU, this community feels very close to home. Being here is not just part of our mission—it’s personal.

Throughout the week, we’ve witnessed incredible strength, compassion, and resilience across campus. Students, faculty, staff, and families continue to show up for one another in ways that truly reflect the Monarch spirit.

Our canine teams are grateful for every moment shared—whether it’s been a quiet pause, a conversation, or simply time spent together. These connections matter more than words can express.

As this week comes to a close, our support does not. We remain committed to this community and will always be ready to stand alongside ODU whenever we are needed.

Thank you for welcoming us in and allowing us to be part of your community. 💙

03/28/2026

Crisis Response Canines was honored to attend the Eastern Area Convention of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, which welcomed over 1,300 attendees for a weekend focused on connection, recovery, and mutual support.

CRC Community Resource K-9 teams K9 Jolene and K9 Scooby were present to provide comfort and encouragement throughout the event. It was a privilege to witness such a strong and supportive community dedicated to hope and healing.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the organizers for including us in this meaningful gathering.

03/28/2026

We are incredibly honored and deeply grateful to receive such a generous donation from Denny Field in loving memory of his son, Hayden.

Denny, thank you for trusting Crisis Response Canines to carry forward Hayden’s legacy in such a meaningful way. Your support helps us continue providing comfort, hope, and healing to those who need it most—something that truly honors Hayden’s spirit.

We are also so touched by the shirt you gifted us. Our handler, Hollee, will proudly wear it in honor of Hayden, carrying his memory with her as she serves others.

Hayden’s light will continue to shine through every life touched because of your generosity. 💙

03/27/2026

Crisis Response Canines has been proud to be part of the EMS West Conference for many years. 🐾

A heartfelt thank you to STAT MedEvac and UPMC Prehospital Care for continuing to welcome us and for the opportunity to provide strength through comfort alongside your incredible teams.

K9 Billie, K9 Eastwood, K9 Zap, K9 Sawyer, and K9 Flash loved meeting everyone and sharing plenty of smiles along the way.

We’re truly grateful to be part of such a dedicated and supportive community! 💙

03/27/2026

In Louisiana, CRC K9 Lavy provided support to hospital and EMS personnel following the sudden loss of a beloved colleague, mentor, and paramedic.

With a focus on compassion and connection, Lavy helped guide moments of reflection and supported staff as they came together to grieve and honor a life that made a lasting impact.

We remain committed to standing alongside those affected, offering continued support as this community navigates loss and remembrance. 💙🐾

03/26/2026

Another successful collaboration with the American Red Cross and the U.S. Marines 🇺🇸🐾

Our Crisis Response Canines teams were honored to be part of the MCRD Drill Instructor Graduation & Resource Fair in San Diego, CA. It was a privilege to support service members and their families during such an important milestone.

Opportunities like this also highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration and calibration—working alongside trusted partners ensures our teams remain aligned, prepared, and able to provide the highest level of support when it matters most.

🐶 K9s in attendance:
Sherwood, Harley, Graci, Josie, Camper, Tequila, Frannie, and Jamie

Together, through strong partnerships and shared purpose, we continue to bring comfort, connection, and care to those who serve. ❤️🤍💙

03/26/2026

Crisis Response Canines teams continue to support the Old Dominion University community 💙🐾

K9 Smoke and K9 Ducky shared plenty of comfort, connection, and smiles across campus—spending time with students, staff, and administrators, and visiting memorial sites with care and respect. They also spent time with university police officers and detectives, offering support and a brief but meaningful respite from the demands of their work.

We’re honored to stand alongside the ODU community and remain committed to providing support every step of the way. 💙

03/26/2026

Our hearts are with a school community in Westmoreland County, PA as they navigate an incredibly difficult time.

K9 Eastwood was on site today providing comfort and support to students and staff—bringing moments of calm in her signature tutu 💜

In times of loss, the presence of a compassionate K9 can help create space for healing, connection, and support. We’re honored to stand alongside this community.

03/25/2026

Thank you!!!

Thank you to everyone who donated to student council's "Pie a Teacher" fundraiser! With everyone's donations and student council matching up to $300, we were able to donate $840.67 to Crisis Response Canines, student council's state charity.

03/25/2026

Our California teams were honored to take part in First Responder Wellness Week 💙🐾

It was an incredible opportunity to connect, support, and spend meaningful time with the brave individuals who serve our communities every day. From shared moments to meaningful conversations, it truly was a great experience for all involved.

We’re grateful to be part of something that prioritizes the well-being of those who give so much.

03/24/2026

Our teams were on the ground at Old Dominion University today, standing alongside students, faculty, and staff during a difficult time.

We kept things simple, offering quiet support, steady presence, and the comfort of our canines to anyone who needed a moment to breathe. Because of that, we didn’t capture much… just a few photos in between being where we were needed most.

These moments may look small, but the connections made mean everything. We’re honored to be there for this community. 🐾💙

03/23/2026

Fire personnel we worked alongside included crews from the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife, with fire teams deployed from Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, and Colorado.

These wildfires burned a record number of acres across Nebraska. On Saturday, extreme conditions—record high temperatures, critically low humidity, and high winds—led to dangerous flare-ups that destroyed three response vehicles.

Grateful for the bravery, coordination, and resilience of every crew on the ground.

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