We'd like to give a special shoutout to Episcopal Church of St John the Baptist for recently hosting a golf tournament benefiting SBF. SBF grads Rob & Charlie were present to thanks golfers for their participation & donations. THANK YOU members for your time, effort & big hearts!
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Providing U.S. military veterans living with combat-related PTSD or TBI with Service/Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters.
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It's the universal unspoken rule that you can't move when the dog is laying on you... Or is that just us?
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It's Friday! Who else is ready for the weekend? 😀
#fridaymood #fridayfeeling #fridayvibes #friday #smile #weekend #weekendvibes #happy #dog #rescuedog #dogs
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Tomorrow is the last day to register for the golf tournament at our early bird rates. Starting Oct 1st the price will increase to $175 per player. 🏌️♀️⛳️ Register on our website soldiersbestfriend.org/golf/registrat take advantage of the discounted rates!
#fundraiser #nonprofit #annualevent #fun
Did you know that has a wish list on Amazon? You can purchase items for us AND select us as your Amazon Smile recipient! We hope you'll consider supporting us by checking out our wish list. 👇
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#amazon #shop #support #veteran #dog #soldiersbestfriend
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This #motivationmonday takes us to with Montel & Apache training in the garden section. Look how well Apache does focusing on Montel. AMAZING!
#smile #yougotthis #monday #veteran #dog #public #training #ptsd #tbi #healing #mentalhealthawareness #touching2livesatonce
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Good morning Saturday! Who is ready for the weekend? 🖐
#goodmorning #saturdaysmiles #silly #goodvibes #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #funny #saturdaymood #saturday #weekend #dog #welovedogs #touching2livesatonce #soldiersbestfriend
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4 of 4) ❗❗No matter what tasks they do, these dogs are highly trained professionals, so remember to NEVER distract a service dog while it is working❗❗
#themoreyouknow #facts #educate #educateyourself #servicedog #donotpet #servicedogintraining #awareness #etiquette #healing
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🐾 Seizure alert dogs warn handler of an oncoming seizure.
🐾 Diabetic alert service dogs inform their handlers of low or high blood sugar event before it becomes dangerous.
🐾 Service dogs can be trained to alert other family members if their handler needs assistance.
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2 of 4) They can:
🐾 Turn on/off lights
🐾 Open doors
🐾 Pick-up dropped items (such as keys)
🐾 Retrieve items (such as a cell phone)
🐾 Press buttons on an elevator or button to open automatic doors, etc.
🐾 Be taught to "brace" so handler can put weight on dog for stability.
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1 of 4) Our last #FridayFacts post mentioned service dogs are trained to perform several tasks. What those are depend on their handler’s specific needs. Below is a small sampling of what they can be trained to do.
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Time is running out to take advantage of the early bird rates for our 12th Annual Golf Tournament on Nov 20th. 🏌️♀️⛳️ Register on our website soldiersbestfriend.org/golf/registrat before Oct 1st to get the discounted rates.
#fundraiser #nonprofit #annualevent #fun #golfing #veteran #dog #healing
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2) Studies have found when matched w/a service dog, vets w/PTSD do better w/emotional well-being & overall mental health in addition to experiencing reduced symptoms of PTSD.
A service dog might not be right 4 everyone, but if you're having suicidal thoughts reach out. 👇
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1) “Since introducing Lilly into my life, I no longer dwell on thoughts of ending my life.” Jim & Lilly, March 2015 grads.
Sept is National Service Dog Month & Suicide Prevention. SBF trains psychiatric service dogs for combat-vets often w/suicidal ideations b4 coming into SBF.
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Can we make #thankfultuesday a thing cause today we are feeling thankful for ! Mik & Tamara from SBF stopped by their offices where they were presented with a generous donation. Thanks so much Hartford team!
#thankyou #grateful #appreciationpost #ptsd #tbi #servicedog
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3) Larry & Odie were big supporters of SBF, raising awareness & fundraising to help the program. While there was a lot of work, Odie also knew how to have fun. His favorite pastime was playing ball.
Goodbye to a wonderful companion, to a sweet soul. We will miss you Odie. 💜
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2) Odie & his handler, Larry, graduated from SBF in Sept 2016. Odie was the most loyal companion. He accompanied Larry everywhere. Larry felt the famous quote, “in my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found a paw” was perfect to describe their relationship.
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1) This morning we are taking a moment of silence to say good-bye to beloved service dog, Odie. These posts are always difficult to write, and Odie’s is no exception. He was a wonderful dog, so well-mannered, so sweet that within moments of meeting him, you knew you were smitten.
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It's time for your #silly #Saturday post to bring a #smile to your face. Does anyone else have a dog that goes crazy when it's time to go to the park? 😆
#weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #funny #saturdaymood #weekend #dog #welovedogs #healing #touching2livesatonce #soldiersbestfriend
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We hope you find our #FridayFacts posts informative. Our goal is to clarify misunderstandings about service dogs & educate on proper etiquette if you see one. Help us spread the word by sharing our posts & pass on info you learn. Thanks for continuing to support our mission!
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Last weekend, our Development Manager, Tamara, was fortunate to represent SBF @ the Welcome Home Event @ Luke Air Force Base where 209 soldiers returned from deployment. Welcome home soldiers! 🇺🇸
#welcomehome #veteran #combatveteran #military #service #soldiersbestfriend
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Help us congratulate these 3 teams for passing the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test! 🥳 This is the 1st in a series of milestones all teams are required to pass as they go through the program.
From left to right: David & Coda, Jason & Gambit, Eugene & Jax
#goodjob #congratulations
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1 of 2) Soldier’s Best Friend was founded 11 years ago, in 2011, by Dr. John Burnham. As our program grows & the # of grads increases, sadly, we'll be saying good-bye to some of the service dogs.
#bestfriend #love #servicedog #remember #touching2livesatonce #soldiersbestfriend
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Good morning! Here's a smile from Finnegan to help you start your week off right. 😀
#goodmorning #happymonday #smile #motivationmonday #mondays #veteran #rescuedog #servicedog #ptsd #tbi #healing #mentalhealthawareness #touching2lives #touching2livesatonce #soldiersbestfriend
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We honor and remember the lives lost, the sorrow we felt and the strength of a nation coming together. We will #neverforget. 🇺🇸
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"Name one development in the history of humankind that has increased happiness more than the domestication of dogs," Aaron Easterly.
#goodmorning #saturdayvibes #doglove #saturdaymood #doglife #weekendvibes #happy #bestfriend #smile #goodvibes #dog #rescue #rescuedog #healing
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Who else is smiling because it's Friday? 😀✋ We hope you enjoy your weekend!
#fridaymood #fridayfeeling #fridayvibes #friday #smile #weekend #weekendvibes #happy #dog #rescuedog #dogs
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In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month offers these steps for helping someone in need.
#suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #suicide #suicideawarness #mentalhealthadvocate #endthestigma #mentalhealthsupport #suicidepreventionmonth
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We hope you have a happy and safe Labor Day!
#laborday #labordayweekend #happylaborday #monday #labor #work #workers #workersday #endofsummer #dayoff #extradayoff #weekend #longweekend #happy #september #holiday #relax #enjoy #fun #staysafe
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Enjoy your extra day off tomorrow!😁 #happysunday #silly #labordayweekend #sundayvibes #weekendvibes #funny #laborday #happylaborday #monday #work #endofsummer #dayoff #weekend #longweekend #happy #september #holiday #relax #weekend #enjoy #fun #staysafe #soldiersbestfriend
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A little Labrador humor to start your weekend off right.
#labordayweekend #happylaborday #saturday #laborday #saturdayvibes #saturdaymood #smile #goodvibes #endofsummer #extradayoff #weekend #longweekend #happy #september #holiday #relax #enjoy #fun #staysafe
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It's Friday! We should follow Kate & Copper's lead by starting the weekend off doing something we love. 💛
#fridaymood #happyfriday #holiday #longweekend #fridayvibes #weekend #weekendvibes #friday #happy #laborday #labordayweekend #happylaborday
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2) For service members & vets in crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line is there to help by dialing 988 then Press 1. You can also text 838255 to connect with a VA responder. #suicide #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #healing
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1) Sept is National Suicide Prevention Month which means spreading awareness about this often stigmatized & taboo subject. The goal is to ensure individuals, friends & families have the resources they need to seek help. #endthestigma #awareness #advocate #recovery #hope #support
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Click the link below 👇 to watch SBF on .
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#nonprofit #interview #veteran #dog #combatveteran #rescuedog #ptsd #tbi #awareness #servicedog #mentalhealthawarness #healing #touching2livesatonce #soldiersbestfriend
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SBF IN THE NEWS! Did you see us on FOX 10 AZ Morning & Channel 3's AZ's Family last week? SBF Development Manager Tamara Silva & grad team Dave & Caleb went to to discuss their fundraiser for us. If you missed the interviews check later, we'll post links to watch.
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Last Saturday SBF grads Ed & Ginger shared their story with the veterans group at the Episcopal Church of St John the Baptist. On Sept 24th this group will be holding a golf tournament to benefit SBF. ⛳️ We appreciate their fundraising efforts!
#nonprofitlife #thankyou #grateful
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Distracting Max from doing his job could be detrimental, so please continue to admire from afar. #mall #public #training #motivationmonday #yougotthis #mondays #servicedog #themoreyouknow #awareness #veteran #healing #ptsd #tbi #mentalhealthawareness #touching2livesatonce
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Do you find it difficult to ignore a dog if you encounter one when shopping? We get it, they look cuddly but these well-behaved animals are doing important work. Take Max, for instance. He looks like he would love snuggles, but he is training to help his handler, Woody.
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