Calendar Stars
The holiday sale of our 2024 calendar has started. We’re filled with joy to showcase the calendar stars who provide vital animal assisted services to people in need in the U.S.A. Please help us honor their daily efforts and dedication to helping others. Order yours today! January Star – Cavilear works in Florida panhandle with […]
Overcoming Pandemic Struggles
2021 was the year of overcoming at 1 FUR 1 Foundation. In the second year of the pandemic, we felt the shock wear of and anxiety set in. We experienced many ups and downs but survived it all. We are still standing, ready to deliver on our mission for another year. Most of the challenges […]
Mental Health Crisis
Even before COVID-19 pandemic a mental health crisis has been brewing in our country. At 1 FUR 1 Foundation, we want for people in crisis to have free access to animal assisted services. Therefore, we’ve launched virtual sessions (in another words; A.R.E. ) plus a new program in TN, SC, NC and now NJ. This […]
Facility Dog Fact Sheet
So, what is a facility dog? Facility dogs are a type of therapy dog. These pups work every day with their handler in a facility as a team, most of the time the handler is an employee of the facility and most of the time the owner of the animal. The dog’s job is to […]
Programs Suspended
#StayAtHome orders are being implemented differently by each state but in the past month, 1FUR1 program partners delivered some in-person impact. As of now, all of our programs have been suspended until further notice. But that didn’t stop the good work. From sawing face-masks from leftover dog bandanas to fostering puppies and offering free online […]
Together Our Impact Grows
Last year 10,386 children and seniors with disabilities have benefited from 1 FUR 1’s animal assisted programs, always delivered free-of-charge. We’re proud of our accomplishment and offer sincere thanks to our indispensable volunteers, supportive donors, dedicated program partners and their amazing animals. We’re looking back and moving forward. On the heels of such a great […]
Service Dog Veterinarian Q&A
Most people think of one person when they think of assistance dogs: the person who uses their services. But there is actually a team of people behind each service dog, from breeders to trainers to veterinarians. I spoke with one service dog veterinarian in Chicago, Dr. Tracy Hlede of Oz Animal Hospital, who owns this pet […]
Working Dogs Deserve a Labor Day Too!
Happy Labor Day! This holiday is used to celebrate people throughout the United States who have hardworking jobs, but where is the labor day for working dogs? They work just as hard, for long hours without pay (besides love and treats). Let’s take this opportunity to recognize their amazing work. Military and Police Dogs War […]
Top 3 Working Dogs
When you think of working “like a dog,” you’re probably picturing yourself burning the midnight oil behind a computer, finishing one last project for your boss. But what about working dogs? On National Work Like a Dog Day, we would like to spotlight three of the many ways dogs work to put people at ease. […]
Which Dog is Which?
Many people see the phrases “assistance dogs”, ‘therapy dogs” and “service dogs” as interchangeable. Yes, they are examples of dogs doing amazing things to help humans, but that is where the similarities end. For this week, International Assistance Dog Week, we’re going to talk about the differences between all these categories. Therapy Dogs Therapy dogs […]