A Bark Away from Home, LLC

06/04/2026

How happy are we? The fence has been completed, the fire hydrant is installed, jumps and a teeter totter are in place, and a pool is scheduled for installation next week.

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

PAW’S FOR SAFETY
I will have a booth at this event and hope to see a lot of you there. Please read the below at let me know if you can donate a basket. 🧺 message me and I will schedule to have it picked up.
Paw's for Safety’s Family Fun Day, being held at the Cook Township Community Center on June 20th, is shaping up to be an amazing day for our community!

We will have vendors inside and outside the building, food vendors, the ice cream truck from Ligonier Creamery a fire truck from Chestnut Ridge VFC, an ambulance from Mutual Aid EMS, and service and therapy dogs ready to visit with everyone throughout the day.

One of these pups, Maverick, serves as a therapy dog at Donegal Elementary School. Two others, Hoyt and Wolfley, regularly visit schools within Mount Pleasant Area School District as well as Yough School District. They have also visited Hempfield Area High School Boys Soccer games and Miss M’s class of extra-special students.

Our pups also spend time visiting our friends at Gene Cook Supports, LLC at The Hub in Monroeville and at The Farm in Tarrs.

We could truly use your help with our fundraising efforts! Would your family or business consider donating a basket for our fundraiser? We would be honored to acknowledge all donations on our social media pages and website as a thank-you for your support. If you aren't in a position to assist with fundraising we ask that you please share this post - help us share it at least 100 times.

Recently, someone asked why we fundraise. The answer is simple — every therapy dog visit we provide is 100% free of charge. While donations are appreciated, they are never expected or requested during visits.

Behind the scenes, however, there are many ongoing costs that help keep our dogs healthy, well-trained, and prepared to serve the community. We have a growing team of young therapy dogs that require monthly grooming to remain in pristine condition for visits, monthly preventative medications to ensure they stay healthy and safe around others, and one of our pups requires prescription dog food that is extraordinarily expensive but essential to keeping him healthy.

In addition, we continually replace and upgrade therapy vests, collars, and leashes due to daily wear and tear. Our dogs and handlers also participate in ongoing training through AKC-certified trainers and educational classes to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and public readiness.

Fundraising allows us to continue covering these important expenses — along with many additional operational costs that may not occur daily but are still necessary to sustain and grow our mission.

Thank you for supporting Paws for Safety and helping us continue bringing comfort, connection, and support to our communities — one paw at a time.

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Paws for Safety is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public safety, strengthening community relationships, and supporting emotional well-being through education, outreach, and certified therapy dog programs.We provide highly trained therapy dog teams that offer comfort,...

05/25/2026

How many times a day do you mop. 🤣🥰🤣. The creek is a big hit here.

05/24/2026

I’m enjoying my holiday weekend with the sweetest group. Midnight just arrived and she is always a little timid but 10 minutes in and she’s down out of my lap playing with the others. Her mommy posted a picture of her ride her. 🥰

05/22/2026

Call today to set up your
Meet-n- Greet.

05/22/2026

Allow me to present these two charming canine companions, who are returning for their second daycare visit. Blu, being the larger of the two, is exhibiting signs of nervousness, so we're focusing on building trust and confidence in a calm environment. Both Blu and his sister Sheba have proven to be exceptionally sweet and loving companions. It's not uncommon for dogs to require extra support and reassurance in new surroundings. I'm delighted to be able to offer them a nurturing environment.

05/21/2026

Barkley, the large white dog, appears to be in charge at the moment. He has a fantastic personality and is a considerable amount of fun. Somebody apparently told him he was a lapdog; however, I am attempting to rectify this misconception. Moose, his brother, is a blonde dog with curly hair who has been making me laugh more than anyone else recently. He has a unique personality and tends to position himself above the others, often by jumping onto the kitchen counter. In one instance, he even jumped into the kitchen sink while I was outside, seemingly to get a better view out the window. Perhaps his relative is Tigger, given his energetic nature. All of these dogs, including a few other sweet ones, are here for the week and have stolen my heart. If you're planning to visit this summer, don't delay – book your appointment as soon as possible, as we're filling up quickly.

05/20/2026

Guess what I’m adding… 6ft fenced in area for the pups. Very exciting!!

05/20/2026

This is Charlie and he is a Spaniel who was visiting with me this week. Charlie is a frequent flyer with us and one of the sweetest dogs ever. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are small, affectionate, gentle companion dogs known for their sweet temperament, silky coats, and deep connection to their people. They’re one of the most popular toy breeds in the U.S., consistently ranking in the AKC’s top 15. If you’re looking for a new dog for your family, this breed makes a really good pet.