Armada the Therapy Dog

15/07/2025

We needed more dog food, so I took the Little Dude to Rural King today. We ended up having to wait for a little bit to check out! Look at this perfect little gentleman!!!

He did great walking next to a shopping cart too!!!

02/07/2025

If you have a dog who gets worried on Boom-Clap-Treat Night (4th of July). You might consider taking them hiking earlier in the day to help them get tired.

Sniffspot is a wonderful app that was created to help keep puppies safely get exercise, instead of having to go to public dog parks!

If you come to Endless Pawsabilities, Sniffspot and use the discount code “BOOMCLAP” you will get $5 off your visit!!!

See you soon (from a distance since we’re not supposed to meet Sniffspot Guests)!

🙋🏼‍♀️Do you need to wear your dog out prior to fireworks on 4th of July?

🥾What better way than hiking your dog on our trails!!!!

🎆 When dogs are mentally and physically tired, they are more satisfied and less likely to show anxiety during stressful events (such as the world coming to an end on 4th of July)!

One of the best ways to mentally and physically wear out your dogs is by hiking them. We offer stress-free hiking on our trails where you rent the time you would like to be here and you will not run into other people or other dogs during your time (We cannot guarantee against wildlife).

Now until July 6th use the discount code BOOMCLAP for 💲5️⃣ off your visit!!!

⭐️Reserve your visit here: Endless Pawsabilities Hiking Trails
https://www.sniffspot.com/to/o7w1p

12/06/2025

Me and my friends have always helped kids out at Camp-Mend-a-Heart!!!

If you have, or know of, a kid who has experienced grief this is a fantastic, supportive day camp for kids 5-18!!!

Our Wallace Grief Support & Education Center is excited to be hosting Camp Mend-A-Heart this summer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Camp High-Tor in Scott Depot.

Camp Mend-A-Heart is a free, fun-filled day for children and teens, ages 5-18, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, games and more in a safe, understanding and supportive environment run by expert grief counselors and caring volunteers.

Call today to register your child at 304-768-8523. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 24.

07/06/2025

Hi everybody! It has been a long while since we have talked, so I thought it was time to give an update and share some special news!

I like it here, but I do miss you all. It’s nice to get to run and play with my friends and we always have comfy places to sleep and cuddle. It’s always warm and sunny with friendly faces who are always eager to play with us. One of the amazing things is that we can always look down and see what everyone is up to!

I always hate when new friends come because I know their family is sad and hurting. Although this gives us new friends to play and explore with we do grieve with you. We also get to share what we learned and teach each other. My favorite thing, is that I get teach them things to help with the transition. I like to think I’m a little bit better of a teacher than Aidan…but he sure tries hard.

The coolest superpowers that I get to teach dogs up here is called molecular distribution. Have you ever wondered why your puppy reminds you of your old dog? We work really hard in the background to make sure this happens! Once we identify your new puppy, we are able to share some of our molecules, providing some of our special traits to them. We know you will never forget us, but we like to provide some reminders. We LOVE when you say things like, “Wow, that was so much like Armada”. Another example is that Kiely can steal Mommy’s blanket with the stealth of a Ninja. She totally got that from Aidan’s molecules.

One of the things that I miss the most is getting to visit my friends in schools, hospice, hospitals, and businesses making their day a little bit brighter. I hear Mommy has been helping other dogs become therapy dogs! The more therapy dogs, the better!!!!

Right after the New Year, I noticed that Mommy’s heart was starting to open up to the idea of getting a new Portuguese Water Dog. This made me very excited as I knew it was time for me to use my new superpower. I immediately started working super hard looking around for the right puppy to share my molecules. I knew she would want a brown PWD! I mean look at us! We’re adorable!!! It did not take long before I found him! The next thing I had to do was guide Mommy from afar so she could find him too. My plan was coming together.

Then came molecular distribution day. I wanted to make sure this puppy had as many of my awesome molecules as I could share! He needed to be super confident and friendly, but not TOO friendly. I also wanted to make sure he could be indifferent to other dogs and people (when he needed to be). I wanted him to be able to focus on Mommy. Looking back, I think I gave him too many of those molecules… He does the Care Bear Stare into her soul… We can’t be perfect ALL the time!

Now I get to watch as Mommy does her magic. She has been taking him to places for socialization and training. They went to a local high school and to the main office at Hospice, along with a pet friendly store. He even got called me and compared to me at Hospice several times. Mommy accidentally called him me at the High School! I think I’ve done my job well…

I would like to introduce everyone to my little protégé: “Avi the Therapy Dog (in Training)”. 💚
I will be sharing his training journey with the hopes that one day, I can hand off my page to him so we can follow all of his Therapy Dog adventures!

13/09/2024

Every year at the PWD National Speciality, we have a volunteer, Gretchen, who makes clouds to honor PWDs who have passed away. She places these clouds on Rainbow Wall for people to see all week long. This year I submitted Armada to be honored.

Here is his cloud. You will need to zoom in on the photo to read the “blurb,” but it is worth it.

Thank you for letting us into your lives!

05/01/2024

I was surprised with this wonderful gift in the mail this afternoon from the lady who made Armada’s coloring pages. She made a beautiful painting of him and also sent a super hero cape.

I’m still amazed at how many lives this quiet Little Brown Dog touched. Thank you so much Allison. These will be cherished forever!

25/11/2023

Last year, I noticed that I was starting to slow down. It was much harder for me to keep up with Trek, Kiely, Breeze, and Amber on our hikes. Sometimes, when I was getting tired, my back legs would just decide to give out on me. This made it much harder for me to go visit people and do my favorite job as a therapy dog. I was getting tired much faster than in the past, but I loved being able to help people during their hardest times. I never wanted to stop.

Over the past few months, I kept getting sick. One of those times, my fever got so high that it caused me to lose my sight! It has been a tough adjustment, but with help from Mommy and Daddy, I have continued to enjoy my family and friends.

Last night, I got sick again. It was really hard to breathe, so Mommy cuddled me up tight and took care of me all night. We cuddled for a while and she just pet me and kept telling me how much she loved me. I always love it when I get to cuddle with Mommy.

This morning was rough. Even though Daddy made me a tasty looking breakfast, I decided to pass. I just didn’t feel like eating and it was too hard to stand up. Eventually, I was able to stand, but needed a little help from Daddy. It was really hard to walk, but with Daddy’s help, I slowly walked outside to enjoy the cool morning air (and potty). I could hear the car running. I wondered if that meant I was getting to go to work? I have always loved being a therapy dog.

One of my gifts is that I have always been able to tell who is sad. Mommy says it's empathy. I have always used this when doing my job to find who I can help the most. When we got to the place, Daddy picked me up and carried me inside. I instantly recognized this place by the smell. I was at Cross Lanes Veterinary Hospital. I have been here lots of times and everyone is so friendly. Not being able to see has made my job much harder, so I appreciate Daddy’s help getting around. We sat down and I cuddled up to Mommy. Oddly, using my gift, I could tell Mommy and Daddy were the most sad. I laid there with them to make them feel better. They just kept petting me and telling me they love me. I knew they did, but I had a job to do, you know!

A little while later, we went to visit some of my other friends. They came in and pet me and gave me lots of love while I continued therapy do***ng all of them. The longer we were there, I just kept getting more and more tired. Eventually, I just couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer and took a nap.

When I opened my eyes, I realized something was very different. I could see again!!! I looked around and it's beautiful here. The sun is always shining, the wind lightly blowing, and the grass is so soft. Then I saw him walking towards me!!! My best big, big brother Aidan! He is smiling with his normal weird smile and he play bowed right on top of me! Yep, it was definitely him. We ran around and played for what seemed like forever. Then I saw Caly! It was on! I chased her just like I used to when we were younger. She ran all over and eventually jumped into a big pond. Being more of a Portuguese Land Dog, I stopped at the water’s edge to wait for her to get out. Then, Mommy DoodleBug, Jack, Bela, and Indy came out of the water. Friends are everywhere!!!

After a while, I started thinking about Mommy and Daddy. I asked Aidan where they are. He told me that they are across the Rainbow Bridge and, eventually, they would come across the Rainbow Bridge to be with us again. Aidan also told me that anytime I think of them or someone thinks of me, my spirit can cross back over the Bridge where I can use my gift to continue therapy do***ng them.

Thank you everyone for the many years of love and support. Being a therapy dog meant the world to me. Just remember, if you ever feel sad or need some love, I am always just a thought away! 🧡

CH Allyn Tyme to Batten Down the Hatches BN RE OA OAJ NF DCAT THDX CGCA TKA MAC-3
Armada
September 14, 2012 – November 25, 2023

22/11/2023

🦃Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful!!!🦃

It is not a time to be sitting in the ER with your pet!!! Don’t give us part of your Thanksgiving Dinner!!!

Please, no.

19/11/2023

I had my Retirement Party tonight! Big thanks to everybody who was able to come out. Even bigger thanks to everybody who helped with set up and tear down and who brought food! This was a group effort and could not have been pulled off without everybody who helped!

I loved getting pets and love from everybody! This was the most perfectest way to say “see you later” to everybody all at once. It will take me a few days to eat some of my treats! 🧡🧡🧡

12/11/2023

I took Mommy for a walk this afternoon! We made it most of the way in the front yard. It was nice that Daddy cleared the front yard for us to walk in it again, but the black walnuts are still a little scary.

19/10/2023

When your sister wins a throphy at a show for being cute and your mom thinks you should eat out of it when you’re on vacation….smh!

24/09/2023

Today I’m feeling well enough to take Mommy hiking. This is the first time on our trails since she had her strokes back in March.