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05/29/2026

Did you know that on top of 10 rounds of trivia, you'll get to meet 10 Duo Touch Therapy teams? Don't miss out on the only trivia night that includes Duo Touch Therapy dogs! https://DuoTrivia26.givesmart.com

05/29/2026

Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2303, for building custom positioning boxes to help our dogs become more confident and comfortable lying down and sitting in narrow spaces during training. The troop went above and beyond by decorating all seven boxes, making them not only functional but also a special reminder of the thoughtful group who created them.

Through their hard work and talent, the troop earned both their woodworking and animal helpers badges while making a meaningful impact on our training program. We are so grateful for their creativity, generosity, and support of Duo Dogs!

05/28/2026

On Thursdays, Duo Volunteer Alyssa S. and her Duo Touch Therapy dog, Tucker, make their regular visit to Children's Specialty Care Center, and brighten the day for patients, families, and staff alike. This has been affectionately named "Tucker Thursday".

One of the most meaningful parts of our Duo Touch Therapy program is consistency. By visiting regularly, our teams build genuine relationships and become familiar, friendly faces that people can count on seeing. While Touch Therapy dog visits are often associated with patients and families, our volunteers are also there to support the dedicated staff members who provide care every day.

Thank you, Alyssa and Tucker, for spreading comfort, connection, and smiles wherever you go.

05/27/2026

What's on your summer bucket list?

Patio dinners.

Farmers markets.

Baseball games.

Road trips.

Weekend adventures.

Now imagine bringing a future Assistance Dog along for the ride.

As a Duo Dogs Volunteer Puppy Raiser, you'll help a puppy gain the real-world experiences they need to become a confident Assistance Dog. Because our dogs have public access privileges as part of their training, many of your everyday summer activities become valuable learning opportunities for a dog with a big future ahead.

Every outing helps teach important skills and builds the confidence these puppies need to one day support a person with a disability, veteran, or community partner.

-Make memories while changing a life for someone waiting for their match.



Add "raise a Duo Dog" to your summer bucket list.

Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Puppy Raiser and other volunteer opportunities today! https://duodogs.org/community/volunteer/

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Some of the hardest work we do is made a little lighter by the coworkers beside us.

Grateful for this sweet partner —his calm, steady presence brings comfort not only to the children we care for, but to our staff as well. In the middle of difficult moments, he reminds us what quiet compassion looks like.

05/27/2026

Last week, we celebrated 16 graduates from our Day Treatment program as they headed off to kindergarten and beyond. This marked the first class to graduate since Duo Dog Coleman joined The Children's Place last fall, and we hope it’s the first of many he’ll help send off!

To celebrate, Coleman gave each child a photo of the two of them together, along with stickers featuring his face for their pencil boxes or water bottles.

The children loved these keepsakes, and it was wonderful to welcome their families, many of whom were excited to finally meet the pup they’ve heard so much about.

Coleman joins all of us at The Children's Place in cheering on these incredible kids as they take their next big steps!

05/26/2026

We were proud to partner with Purina on their 25th annual Purina Cares Day! Employee volunteers helped assemble kits to send home with our new volunteer puppy raisers, made dog treats, and took our dogs in Advanced Training outside for some exercise.

05/26/2026

Little Dog. Big Impact.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Duo's offices will be closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 8:30 AM.