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ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII AT A GLANCE

Assistance Dogs of Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides children and adults with disabilities professionally trained dogs that will increase their independence and enhance the quality of their lives. We are committed to serving people with other special needs through our Facility Dog and Community Outreach Programs. ADH is dedicated to developing the potential dogs have to assist people in need. We are fully accredited with Assistance Dogs International. Assistance Dogs and lifetime follow-up support are provided free of charge.

WHAT WE DO

SERVICE DOGS

Bringing freedom and confidence

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HOSPITAL FACILITY DOGS

Providing companionship to patients

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COURTHOUSE FACILITY DOGS

Providing courage

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VETERAN'S PROGRAM

Service for those who serve

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THERAPY DOG TEAMS

Enhancing emotional wellbeing

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WORKPLACE READINESS

One Step at a Time

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Camp Paws-Abilities returns!

July 8, 2022

Our 4th annual Camp Paws-Abilities was held again after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Can we say, "Best Yet"? Held over 3 days, participants enjoyed the petting zoo, crafts, music, magic, and more. There was lots of laughter and puppy love too! A big mahalo to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work in making this event for children with special needs so much fun.

ADH COVID-19 Research Published!

May 7, 2022

ADH's groundbreaking research on dogs detecting COVID-19 was published in Oxford Journal's Open Forum on Infectious Diseases. The article has already garnered worldwide attention! The study proved that dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 with an extremely high degree of accuracy. The screening protocol created here at ADH is being used in practical settings, including schools and hospitals. ADH is assisting the California Department of Health to use these methods to screen students at public schools.

Hospital Facility Dog Mikey begins work at Queens Medical Center

May 2, 2022

Hospital Facility Dog Mikey is beginning work at The Queen's Medical Center on Oahu in the Oncology Unit and Fusion Center. His primary handler is Nurse Manager Karla Ihara and his caretaker is Queen's Health System Senior Vice President, Dr. Rick Bruno. Mikey will be providing invaluable comfort and support for patients during their cancer treatments.

ADH Presents at Penn Vet Conference

April 22, 2022

Executive Director Mo Maurer was a presenter at the 2022 Penn Vet Working Dog Conference, an international conference for people who are invested in the health and performance of all types of working dogs. Mo presented our research on medical bio-detection, including an update on the COVID-19 Scent Detection study. University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, is a leader in veterinary medicine education, research, and clinical care.

Therapy Visit at Maui Memorial Hospital

April 10, 2022

For the first time in over 2 years, we were allowed to bring ADH Therapy Dogs to visit the patients and staff at Maui Memorial Hospital. Sadie and 5-month-old, puppy-in-training, Nalu, brought big smiles to everyone they met. The hospital designated a "paws from work" break-time, and staff from each floor came out to greet and pet the dogs. Everyone was delighted to see them and are looking forward to their next visit!

Scent Detection Goes Live at Seabury Hall

March 7, 2022

For 2 weeks in March, we screened for COVID-19 at Seabury Hall. Our Super Sniffers, Sadie, Tess, Grace and Georgia, screened sweat samples from volunteer students and staff. This research has the potential to provide early detection and slow the spread of the virus. Our hope is that dogs can be used in public places for an additional level of safety.

Check out the story on Hawaii News Now HERE!

NC STATE HIGHLIGHTS SYDNEY!

February 23, 2022

Sydney Champion, ADH Program Assistant and former intern, was recently featured in North Carolina State University Accolades magazine, an online publication showcasing success stories of their alumni. It's a wonderful article describing Sydney's time at ADH, starting out as an intern and culminating in the success of puppy-raising Zadoc and his placement at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu. Click HERE to see the amazing work she has done!

COVID-19 SCENT DETECTION PILOT PROJECT

January 20, 2022

Our Super Sniffers are back on the job, learning to identify and alert to the Omicron variant. Sadie and Tess participated in our first COVID-19 detection research study last year. They are joined by Tess's daughters, Grace and Georgia, for our current study. We are working with The Queen's Medical Center, Hawaii Film Safety and Seabury Hall on this pilot project. The dogs will soon begin screening for COVID-19 at a high school. Our goal is that dogs will be able to provide an additional layer of screening at public places and help prevent the spread of infection. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please click HERE.

VALENTINE'S BENEFIT EVENT

February 12, 2022

Thanks to our wonderful supporters and volunteers, our annual Valentine's Benefit Event was a big success. It was a beautiful evening at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea on the oceanfront lawn. Guests enjoyed live music, a gourmet dinner and heartfelt presentations by some of our inspiring graduate teams. A special mahalo to our event sponsors: Dowling Company, Inc., Leslie Ann Yokouchi Foundation Fund, The Rice Partnership and Four Seasons Resort! Thanks to everyone's generosity, 8 more assistance dogs will be provided free of charge. Mahalo!

ACCREDITATION COMPLETE!

January 10, 2022

This month, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii successfully completed our re-accreditation through Assistance Dogs International (ADI). ADI is the global authority in the Assistance Dogs Industry and programs must meet the rigorous requirements and high standards to be fully accredited. The re-accreditation process takes place every 5 years and involves examining all aspects of our program.

We're proud to have been members of Assistance Dogs International for the past 15 years!

2020/2021 GRADUATION CEREMONY

December 12, 2021

Due to the pandemic we were unable to do graduation ceremonies in person in 2020 and 2021, so we combined them into a virtual graduation this year to celebrate all of our graduates from the last two years! Congratulations to all of the graduate teams, sponsors, puppy raisers, and trainers on this wonderful achievement!

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