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Michelle, Brian and Avery |
Pat on the Back to Michelle Harding, District Team Leader and
Director of Services, for creating an alliance with Pet Supplies Plus and
Akron Police. Being America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store doesn’t just happen;
rather it is up to those who are a part of the company to make our vision come
to life. Community partnerships, like
this, truly describe the essence of being NEIGHBORLY by creating memorable connections
inside and outside the pet centers. Check out this heartwarming story from
Michelle:

Avery
was adopted by Summit County, OH over two yearss ago through donations and has
been training in Columbus for that time to become a therapy dog. Avery finally
graduated in September and began his assignment Monday in Akron, where I live.
Avery is a certified therapy dog, and Summit County, in conjunction with the
Akron Police Department, will use Avery to help comfort victims when they have
to tell their story often when it’s
painful to do so and provide comfort and support to those that have been
victimized. My husband Brian, is a Srgt
for the Akron Police Dept. and deals with Juvenile crimes. For over 18 years
I’ve listened to the horror stories that go on in the world so I’ll admit that
this has hit home a bit. Just the other
day, they used Avery in an interview with a 16 year old who had been a victim
and the handler said that Avery helped comfort the victim as she was telling
her story. Avery’s been trained to put his head in their lap and provide
comfort in stressful situations.
The
county reached out to Pet Supplies Plus and asked for support as care for Avery
is through donations. Through our pet
partner relationships, P&G will supply Avery’s Eukanuba food, and PSP will
be grooming Avery every 6-8 weeks or as needed.
Thank you, Michelle, for sharing
this story and creating this connection.
It is clear you are in love with Avery, and we have to say, we are too!
Great neighborly connections!! :)
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