The Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassador Therapy Team is a group of certified Therapy Dogs and their dedicated handlers. The goal of these teams is to provide comfort and love to members of the veteran and active duty military community!
Our Canine Ambassadors Impact the community by:
- Attending Veteran/Military Events in Southern California
- Visiting Veteran Homes to meet residents
- Visiting schools to educate children about therapy and service dogs
- Participating in veteran group therapies and events in the community
- Visiting with active duty military and their families
- Attending deployments and homecoming ceremonies
- Visiting Military members in local hospitals (Hospital Dependent)
- Crisis response for military groups affected by loss or trauma
- And More!
The Canine Ambassador program is a unique way for Shelter to Soldier to make a wider impact on the veteran and active duty military community through outreach and providing comfort and love to our amazing service members and their families as a free service.
For more information on becoming a member of the Canine Ambassador Therapy Team, or reserving a Canine Ambassador team for your community event, group, or gathering, contact Tommy Moore at tommy@sheltertosoldier.org !
Team Profiles
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Liberty + Mama K
Meet Liberty, a spirited pup turned calm, loving companion with a heart full of affection. Libs was adopted from the San Diego Department of Animal Services in Carlsbad. She had a brief stay there and was returned after being a little too curious around livestock, but it was clear she just needed a job to […]
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Angus + Andres
Meet Angus, a remarkable dog with a heart as big as his adventurous spirit. We adopted Angus in August 2020, and he sailed through our psychiatric service dog training program with flying colors. After graduating alongside his veteran handler in 2021, Angus returned to our care when his handler was no longer able to care […]
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Hunter + Anahi
Meet Hunter, a sweet and gentle giant Great Pyrenees mix who has been volunteering with the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassador team alongside his human handler, Anahi, since 2023. Hunter is as lovable as he is fluffy, and true to his name, he leaves a little “glitter” everywhere he goes—reminders of his soft fur and […]
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Tito + Lynn
Meet Tito, a golden retriever with a heart as big as his fluffy coat and a permanent spot in everyone’s heart. As a cherished member of the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassador team, Tito has mastered the art of spreading comfort and joy wherever he goes. He is the ultimate snuggle buddy and will happily […]
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Nala + Bri & Bill
Breed: Golden Retriever
Meet Nala, a golden ray of sunshine and the ultimate snuggle buddy! Since joining our Canine Ambassador program in September 2022, Nala has been spreading joy and comfort wherever she goes. She lights up when it’s time to work and loves meeting new people at special events, from Paw Squad games at Petco Park to […]
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Moose + Tommy & Nicky
Moose is the first member of our new therapy team (STS Canine Ambassadors). Moose was sponsored by Petco Foundation to become a psychiatric service dog for a veteran in need.
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Harley + Cassie
Harley is a lively and lovable German Shepherd mix who came to her forever home from the Escondido Humane Society in 2017. Since then, she has become one of the fluffiest and most enthusiastic members of the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassador team. Harley has a true passion for learning and picks up new tricks […]