Sonya attended the annual conference in Saint Charles, MO. There were many noteworthy classes, knowledgeable speakers and much to learn! Sonya received her certification for Pet CPR & First Aid and came home ready to share what she has learned. There was just enough time to explore Main Street and the Louis & Clark museum.
Sometimes we need to just make time to relax. Ibi Semper volunteers and teams went on a river cruise with Dutch Apple River Cruises. It was so nice to see everyone, to get together and not discuss business, to play a “survival” game and enjoy each other’s company. To just “be”! Thank you for sharing your photos and the comedic argument if “medicinal chocolate” or a sextant should have been the #1 survival item on the Coast Guard list.
CONGRATULATIONS to Veteran Brett and now - Service Dog Axel - for passing our last test - the Public Access test - with flying colors! A solid team and Axel came to Brett via the Fulton County Regional SPCA - NY. We thank them for their continued support! Look at them now! Thanks also to Kathy S. who tested Brett and Axel. We appreciate your support!
Ibi Semper Training Service Dog teams met in Niskayuna with Channel 13 WNYT’s Sam Hesler to discuss the training program and how their PTSD Service Dogs benefit them. See the full interview here
Saratoga Speedway celebrates Military Night annually to honor the men and women defending our liberties and way of life. This year and due to the global pandemic, Military Night included every branch of the Military, First Responders, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement and Gold Star Mothers! IST was honored and grateful to be among the honorees this year.
Brunswick Harley Davidson in Troy was the starting point of our inaugural PTSD & Service Dog Awareness Ride. We thank the Brunswick Harley family and staff as well as all the Vendors, Riders and Brunswick BBQ & Brew for welcoming us and supporting our program and local Veterans & First Responders with PTSD! We look forward to an even bigger and better Ride in the Summer 2022! Stay safe.
Tom's Old Fashioned Barber Shop was the site of IST’s fundraiser on the day of St. Francis Assisi – the Saint of the animals. In attendance was SPCA and DJ Jamminman Productions kept the music flowing. Thank you for the Gazette to feature the event on Monday.
Thank you Crazytrain RC for hosting the 7th Annual Suicide Prevention Run. IST was honored to have been able to attend as a vendor and introduce our program to your riders. We look forward to attend next year’s ride. Thank you for all you do for the prevention of Suicide!
CONGRATULATIONS to our USAF Veteran teams Christine & Pepper as well as Blair & Remington for having passed the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Citizen Urban tests! You have worked hard and we are proud of your accomplishments! On to learning Public Access lessons.
Update on Finn (Finnley), she is living the life with nurse April and her family. She has had a rough start in life, but got adopted in a loving 1st Responder family. Finn already went to work with April and enjoyed a cool-off at the lake. Finn and April’s 1st training session went very well indeed! She learned sit, down, stay and leave it. And we used the Gentle Leader, which is not a muzzle. Always end on a positive note and letting dogs be dogs! Engaging, improving lives and helping dogs - that is just what IST does! Thank you The Lucky Puppy Rescue for making this Partnership a reality!
Thank you Trivia Teams Scared Shotless, Chicken Little, Fünf Gewinnt, Meatball Joint, The Dameinators and Team Panda!! A HUGE shoutout to John and Tomy at Katie O’Byrnes for hosting the event, the wonderful support we received and the added gift card for the team prize!! Go check them out at https://katieobyrnespub.com
