2008-2020 Born in November 2009, Jake is a Yellow Labrador Retriever who loves swimming, playing catch and being a Therapy Dog. As a Therapy Dog, Jake enjoys meeting new people, but especially loves to visit the kids at Camp Boggy Creek. He is still a playful pup, but when he puts on his vest, he […]
2008-2020 Woolf was the Founder of Companions for Courage, and was a very special boy who touched so many lives in so many ways. What started out with his helping in counseling sessions at the Lake Sumter Children’s Advocacy Center back in 2011 became the seed for what has become Companions for Courage. Woolf retired
Dupont is a Labrador Retriever mix, and a former Service Dog who spent several years working with a deaf person. He was a Therapy Dog who loves to visit people and be petted. Dupont looked forward to going to go to the Courts to comfort children when they testify.
2011 to 2019 Born in 2011, Chief was a Boxer who was as sweet as could be – and who gave the best, sloppy kisses. Chief passed away in 2019.
Retired in 2018 Bosco, a Parti Colored Standard Poodle (chocolate & white), was born on May 6, 2009. As a puppy, he was socialized with patients, therapists and the staff at a Nursing Home his handler worked in at that time. As he got older, it was obvious how sweet, gentle and calm he was and
Born in May 2014, Maverick is a Golden-Doodle who loves to run and play. As a certified Therapy Dog, Maverick visits schools, nursing homes, and anywhere he can get hugs and rubs. He has a special “doggy sense” when someone needs a little extra attention or love, and reminds everyone he meets that life’s easier
Born in 2012, Essie is a mixed breed rescue who loves everyone. She especially loves her work as a Therapy Dog and looks forward to helping the community as a member of Companions for Courage.
Hi my name is Harley. I was found on the streets of the Florida panhandle and taken to a really nice rescue in Brooksville, Fl, called Wags2Riches. I am a happy, energetic girl who really loves people. I am so excited I passed the requirements for Companions for Courage! I know it won’t be long
Kaiyah was born in March of 2018. She currently enjoys her “job” as a Therapy Dog and especially loves her visits with the children at Camp Boggy Creek and can’t wait until she can visit there again. She is looking forward to providing comfort and love to the children during stressful times in the courts
Livvie was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, on December 20, 2019. She was formally accepted into the Alliance of Therapy Dogs in February, 2021. Livvie now works as a team with her handler at Nemours Children’s Hospital in the Animal Assisted Activity program. Livvie is already exhibiting the qualities so desired in dogs who work with
