Human Animal Link of Oklahoma Foundation
Animal Assisted Therapy & Activities
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Stella
Tallulah
Pete
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.
Lulu
Phoebe
Marley
Ruthie
H.A.L.O. Founder and Inspiration-Shana
Shana and Terri-2001-2016
Chance
Cate
Malee
Truffle
Kallie
Alia
Scout
Bon
Darby
Bear
- Sophia Sanderson
- Mollie Berry
- Daisy Widdifield
- Murphy Lyman
- Gus Tiehen
- Dillon Pippin
- Petra Spears
- Gracie Foote
- Zack Harris
- Zephyr Collins
- Buster Barber
- Max Heinley
- XJ Fentress
- Sunshine Riggs
- Amber Presley
- Gypsy Pavy
- Elle Murdock
- Riley Gent
Bodie
Dixie
Benson
Molly
Kinsler
Zeus
Maverick
Lola
Elvis
Charley
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.
After Shana's death, H.A.L.O. gave Terri the gift of designing this memorial bench for the purpose of remembering all wonderful dogs that have passed away, but will never be forgotten.
- Lola Wiens
- Pete Hayden
- Rocky Pope
- Eleanor Williams
- Timber Williams
- Jake Newlun
- Abby Bennett
- Daisy Montgomery
- Maisey Webster
- Apollo McEvoy
- Sadie Dean
- Alex Malone
- Oscar Spencer
- Barney Clark
- Daisy Doggett
- Coco Pruitt
- Bailey Barber
- Sasha Gammell
Buddy
Snookie
Hank
Mona
Hank
Tillie Mae
Janine
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.
Abby
Bandit
Timber
Timber
Benny
Duncan