"Lifting Hearts, Touching Souls"
H.A.L.O.
HUMAN ANIMAL LINK of OKLAHOMA
Foundation
501c3, 170b
Our name, Human Animal Link of Oklahoma Foundation, speaks to the fact that animals and human beings do form a link with one another for the benefit of both. A non-judgmental force, our pets, can best calm most emotional and physical challenges we might experience. They are quiet in voice, but speak with strength and comfort by presence alone. They are incapable of making false promises as to our welfare. They are forever listening even though we may not make much sense. They offer moments of simple joy and peace, reaching into the minds and hearts to communicate with people who just may have shut out the human factor. How quickly they forget our shortcomings and focus on only our greatest strengths.
You just can't lose with that kind of relationship!
Zephyr takes a quick moment from patient rehabilitation sessions to pose with
therapists at Jim Thorpe Southwest.
Terri and Shana, authors and facilitators of the D.A.R.E. (delay, assess, respond, and evaluate) program,
guide these students through exercises designed to teach establishing safe boundaries, setting
attainable goals, and focusing on tasks through to completion.
Jerry and Charley share the love of reading with Judy and Rossi bring comfort and a much needed break
children of all ages at the village library. in the day for patients at Baptist Integris.
One of the greatest joys is to practice the often dreaded oral reading task to an attentive, enthusiastic listener.
Harley Davidson makes it a simple joy to read aloud, allowing the student comfort during these daily skills.
Gary and Suzanne drive Sophie to meet and greet
our soldiers as they deploy or return safely
home at The Military Welcome Center, Will Rogers
World Airport.
Zorro, with Handler Renee standing proudly at his side, is shown after completing all requirements qualifying him for community event participation. H.A.L.O. dogs must demonstrate excellence in temperament, disposition, and obedience not only in their chosen workplace, but often are called to educate the public as to the benefits of animal assisted therapy and activities.
Zorro, with Handler Renee standing proudly at his side, is shown after completing all requirements qualifying him for community event participation. H.A.L.O. dogs must demonstrate excellence in temperament, disposition, and obedience not only in their chosen workplace, but often are called to educate the public as to the benefits of animal assisted therapy and activities.
Zeke, with Handler Marcia, are always a delight wherever they visit, whether it be the Choctaw Library where he is a patient and encouraging reading partner, or a loving part of the end of life experience as a hospice volunteer.
Erica and her mother, Debbie, have participated in the Junior Handler Program designed to allow youth the opportunity to volunteer with their certified pets in their community.
Handler Jerri with Harley Davidson, volunteers in our hospitals and schools, take time to enjoy
"Festival of the Child" with university student, Carla. Carla has just completed her Southern Nazarene University practicum with H.A.L.O.
Eryn and Mollie find a quiet moment just to appreciate each other and the joy of volunteering together. Mollie and Sister Sadie both make rounds at Baptist Integris and at The Piedmont Library.
XJ's enthusiasm makes her the perfect ambassador for our troops coming through The Military Welcome Center.
Skyview Elementary is proud to have on staff facility dog, LuLu!
She is pictured here in 1st grade,
introducing the students to their written language assignment for the day.