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"Sharing our pets for the benefit of others"

Check out this news story on our READ program http://www.your4state.com/news/news/wags-for-hope-helps-kids-with-reading

11/09/2026

🐾 Wags For Hope Will Be There! 🐾

Come meet your friendly local therapy dog teams from Wags For Hope at the James M. Stockman Cancer Institute! ❤️ Our therapy dogs will be there to share smiles, comfort, and a little pawsitivity!

Join us for this special community event and:
🐶 Meet our friendly therapy dogs!
🫁 Learn more about lung cancer screening.
🚭 Get resources to help you quit smoking.
👩‍⚕️ Speak with healthcare providers.
☕ Enjoy light refreshments.

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ Stop by anytime from 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 James M. Stockman Cancer Institute

Early detection saves lives! If you are 50 or older, currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years, and have a 20 pack-year smoking history, speak with a provider to see if you qualify for lung cancer screening.

Screening and appointment costs are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans for those who qualify.

🐾 Stop by, say hello, and let our therapy dogs brighten your day!

Wags For Hope – Sharing Comfort, Smiles & Pawsitive Moments! ❤️🐾

11/09/2026

🐾📚 What a PAWSOME Day at Urbana Regional Library! 📚🐾

Today’s Where in the READ was an absolute hit! Teams Teddy, Maya, Ernie, and Moose had a wonderful time sharing the love of reading with an amazing turnout of enthusiastic readers! 🐶❤️📖

✨ What is READ? ✨
READ stands for Reading Education Assistance Dogs! This special program pairs children with certified therapy dogs who provide a relaxed, encouraging, and judgment-free environment for reading.

🐾 Whether a reader is just beginning, building confidence, practicing fluency, or reading more advanced books, reading to a therapy dog can help EVERY reader! Dogs are wonderful listeners, never judge, and help make reading fun, comfortable, and confidence-building. Sometimes, the best reading buddy has four paws and a wagging tail! 🐕

A HUGE thank you to Urbana Regional Library for inviting Wags For Hope and giving us the opportunity to share our love of reading, therapy dogs, and happy learning! 💕

📚🐾 Hit LIKE and FOLLOW to find out Where in the READ will Wags For Hope be next?!

Sit. Stay. Read. 🐾❤️📚
Frederick County Public Libraries

11/07/2026

📚🐾 READ to a Therapy Dog at Middletown Library Was a HIT! 🐾📚

What a pawsome day of reading, smiles, and furry friends! 💕

Teams Rosie, Lucy, and Simon had a tail-wagging good time meeting our young readers and sharing the love of books! 🐶📖

We handed out our paw-fect Wags For Hope coloring pages 🎨🐾 Collect them all and see if you can get every one of our amazing teams!

❤️ We LOVE books, reading, and making memories with our friends!

👍 Hit LIKE & FOLLOW for more exciting Reading Adventures!

🐾 Sit. Stay. Read! 📚💖
Friends of the Middletown Library Frederick County Public Libraries Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)

11/07/2026

🍂📚 WHERE IN THE READ WILL WAGS FOR HOPE BE? 🐾❤️

Did you miss READ to a Therapy Dog today in Middletown? Don't worry! We've got another PAWsome opportunity tomorrow! 🐶📖

Join Teams Ernie, Moose & Teddy at Urbana Regional Library for a special fall reading adventure! 🍁

🍂 Bring your favorite fall books and read to a certified therapy dog! Enjoy a cozy afternoon of stories, furry friends, and smiles with Wags for Hope!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Urbana Regional Library
9020 Amelung St, Frederick, MD 21704

📚 Pick a book, find a furry friend, and let the reading fun begin!

🐾 Sit. Stay. Read. With Wags for Hope! ❤️

11/07/2026

🎅🐾 SAVE THE DATE! SANTA PAWS IS COMING! 🐾🎅

Mark your calendars and get ready for a pawsitively magical holiday event! ❤️

Bring your pets to meet Santa and have their pictures taken! Families are welcome to join the photo, too!

📸 $20 Donation to Wags for Hope
Receive a beautiful 4x6 color portrait with a decorative frame!

🎄 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Road
Dickerson, MD

🎁 Visit our vendors after your visit with Santa!

❤️ All proceeds benefit Wags for Hope, a local pet therapy organization bringing comfort, smiles, and joy to our community through the love of animals.

🐶🐱 SAVE THE DATE! Bring your pets, bring your family, and make a special holiday memory with Santa!

11/05/2026

🎅🐾 SAVE THE DATE! DEC. 5TH SANTA PAWS IS COMING! 🐾🎅

Mark your calendars and get ready for a pawsitively magical holiday event! ❤️

Bring your pets to meet Santa and have their pictures taken! Families are welcome to join the photo, too!

📸 $20 Donation to Wags for Hope
Receive a beautiful 4x6 color portrait with a decorative frame!

🎄 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Road
Dickerson, MD

🎁 Visit our vendors after your visit with Santa!

❤️ All proceeds benefit Wags for Hope, a local pet therapy organization bringing comfort, smiles, and joy to our community through the love of animals.

🐶🐱 SAVE THE DATE! Bring your pets, bring your family, and make a special holiday memory with Santa!

11/05/2026

🍂📚 WHERE IN THE READ WILL WAGS FOR HOPE BE? 📚🍂

🍁 Fall into a Book with a Therapy Dog! 🐾

Fall is here, and our Wags for Hope therapy dogs are ready to curl up with some wonderful fall stories! 🍂📖

Do you love books about colorful leaves, cozy campfires, pumpkins, or delicious turkey dinners? Come explore the wonderful world of fall books at Middletown Library and read to one of our amazing therapy dogs!

🐾 Simon, Rosie, or Lucy will be waiting with wagging tails and listening ears, ready to hear your favorite story!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Middletown Library
31 E. Green St., Middletown, MD 21769

Bring your favorite fall story, discover a new book, and enjoy some pawsitive reading time with our furry friends!

🍁 Sit. Stay. Read.
🐶 We can't wait to see you there!

Friends of the Middletown Library

11/03/2026

🐾💙 Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles to Teen De-Stress Hour! 💙🐾

On Monday, November 2, Teams Max, Jax, and Rosie from Wags for Hope attended the Teen De-Stress Hour at Urbana Regional Library! 🐶📚

This special program, hosted by Frederick County Public Libraries, gives teens ages 11–18 an opportunity to unwind, relax, and take a break from the stresses of everyday life alongside certified therapy dogs.

With furry friends to cuddle, pet, and spend time with, teens can enjoy a little comfort, companionship, and plenty of smiles. Sometimes, the best way to de-stress is simply spending a few moments with a therapy dog! ❤️

A big thank-you to Urbana Regional Library for welcoming our teams and providing such a wonderful program for our community's teens!

Sit. Stay. Relax. 🐾💙

11/01/2026

🍷🐾 Howl-O-Wine 2026 – A Look Back! 🐾🍷

Here are just a few highlights and memories from our 17th Annual Howl-O-Wine Fundraiser! What a wonderful day filled with wagging tails, smiling faces, great friends, and lots of fun!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support Wags for Hope. Your attendance and generosity help us continue our mission of bringing comfort, smiles, and unconditional love to our community through our amazing therapy dog teams.

A special thank-you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this event possible. We are especially grateful to Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard for welcoming us and providing such a beautiful setting for another memorable fundraiser.

Events like this would not be possible without the support of our community. Every dollar raised helps Wags for Hope continue providing no-cost therapy dog visits throughout Frederick County.

🐾 We appreciate each and every one of you!

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another pawsome Howl-O-Wine! ❤️🐶

Address

P. O. Box 1279
Frederick, MD
21702

Website

http://www.wagsforhope.org/

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