Meet Our Volunteers!

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

Molly

Sophie

Janine

Bon

Kinsler

Elle

Percy

Marley

Harley Davidson

Zeke

Riley

Alex

Timber

Benny

Sophia Sanderson
Mollie Berry
Daisy Widdifield
Murphy Lyman
Gus Tiehen
Dillon Pippin
Petra Spears
Gracie Foote
Zack Harris
Zephyr Collins
Buster Barber
Max Heinley

H.A.L.O. Founder and Inspiration-Shana

Sadie

Malee

Truffle

Bailey

Solo

Kinsler

Timber

Human Animal Link of Oklahoma Foundation

Animal Assisted Therapy & Activities

Lulu

Macallan

Zorro

Emme

Ginger

Gypsy

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.

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