Human Animal Link of Oklahoma Foundation
Animal Assisted Therapy & Activities
Sunshine
Buddy
Maci
- Sophia Sanderson
- Mollie Berry
- Daisy Widdifield
- Murphy Lyman
- Gus Tiehen
- Dillon Pippin
- Petra Spears
- Gracie Foote
- Zack Harris
- Zephyr Collins
- Buster Barber
- Max Heinley
Elle
Piper
Just after her first year of age, Shana began her job as a resource/facility dog at Skyview Elementary with her owner, Terri Smith, Special Educator. Terri saw the need for students diagnosed with a variety of emotional disturbances and oppositional disorders to learn an alternative way of functioning in their society. Her curriculum was written for Shana; D.A.R.E. was an acronym for the "need to delay all thoughts and acts, assess the situation- people, objects, and feelings- to learn methods of responding effectively instead of reacting inappropriately , and then self evaluation with a trusted professional."
Shana was on staff at Yukon Public Schools as a student behavioral assistance therapy dog until her retirement in 2005. H.A.L.O. was founded with individuals who like Terri, felt the beauty of sharing an engaging, intelligent being of great instinct with others. Shana and Terri went on to work for the state of Oklahoma until the death of this remarkable German Shepherd. Fifteen years of life with her working dog was the greatest blessing for Terri, as she knows it is for all who find themselves holding the leash of a tremendous emotional and physical resource to those in need.
Upon Shana's death, H.A.L.O. gave Terri the gift of designing this memorial bench and name plate, for the purpose of remembering all wonderful dogs that have passed away, but will never be forgotton.
Tinkerbelle
- Lola Wiens
- Rocky Pope
- Eleanor Williams
- Jake Newlun
- Abby Bennett
- Daisy Montgomery
- Maisey Webster
- Apollo McEvoy
- Sadie Dean
- Oscar Spencer
- Barney Clark
- Daisy Doggett
- Coco Pruitt
Mona
Molly
Sophie
Riley
Zorro
Timber
Sugar
Kallie
Duncan
Buddy
Solo
Kinsler
Zeus
Timber
Charley
Barrett
To those retired Handlers and Pet Partners who have worked with such dedication to fulfill the H.A.L.O. mission,
we show our appreciation, and wish them forever all things beautiful.
Shana and Terri-2001-2016
Chance
Malee
Alia
Bon
Ginger
Gypsy
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Harley Davidson
Zeke
Ruthie
Alex
XJ
Abby
Emme
Truffle
Darby
Bailey
Diamond
Gus
Hank
Tillie Mae
H.A.L.O. Founder and Inspiration-Shana
Sadie
Janine
Benny
Timber
Percy
Tallulah
Lulu
Marley
We are fortunate to volunteer with our pet partners. It is here that we would like to pay tribute to our pets who have passed away.
They are not forgotten, but thought of often with great fondness. We remember their loyalty to those they visited, and know
that they were content to have a job so instrumental in bringing a certain peace to those who became their extended family.
Kinsler