Imagine, it is a Tuesday evening and you have just gotten home from work. After a day of meetings, projects and sitting in traffic, all you want to do is get home and relax. You are exhausted! You open the door, and your dog greets you in a way no else can. Wagging tails, big excited eyes, and sloppy kisses as you enter the door after a long tiring day.
One thing that dogs provide us is unconditional love. All we have to do is open the door and we are instantly greeted with love and affection for no reason other than being ourselves. Humans want to feel love and acceptance, and dogs provide that with little effort made by us. Beyond the unconditional love and acceptance that some of our companions provide us, is a service. Project 2 Heal is local non-profit organization helping people acquire a service animal and more
Project 2 Heal was created by Charlie Petrizzo to help people heal in various way. Project 2 Heal breeds Labrador Retrievers with the intent of helping people heal and grow through the life of a dog. Half of each liter is donated as a service dog to people with physical or emotional disabilities, while the other half is sold in order to help financially support the efforts put in by Charlie and his staff. The mothers of the puppies may also donated to caring homes, once they are done rearing their pups.
So, how can a person who is not in need of a service animal help or benefit from Project 2 Heal? Simple! All you have to do is visit their facility in Waxhaw, North Carolina to enjoy and learn about the benefits this organization. The facility is filled with litters of puppies and dogs, for you to interact with. Please note that this is not therapy, although it may be therapeutic.
Project 2 Heal is an amazing non-profit organization that can help a human and a dog. While you or your family member, visit the dogs and puppies, you experience helping the dog train and get human interaction- an essential part of the process for these pups who will one day become service dogs. While you are with them, you yourself may gain joy, self-confidence and acceptance. If you do not believe me, check it out for yourself. Contact Project 2 Heal at 704-256-4056, or visit their website at project2heal.org. There are so many ways you can help these dogs and yourself heal and grow.
Davidson Family Therapy is proud and honored to Spotlight Project 2 Heal, as well as volunteer time and efforts to supporting this organization. We encourage our clients and others to check out this great community organization and see how you can donate or get involved.