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Teddy
Handlers: Susan and Harry Parker
Teddy is a 6-year-old mixed breed (pit bull/boxer) and is the PVD Pups Mascot. His mom and dad run the PVD Pups program and own” Dynamic Dog Training." They adopted Teddy from the Smithfield Animal Shelter in April 2015 to be trained and perform a very important job. He is the original PVD Pups dog and spent a lot of his time helping his parents design the program. Teddy's actual name is Theodore Francis Green as he is named after the airport!
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Cooper
Handler: Bob Fontaine
My name is Cooper. I am a soon to
be 4-year-old Golden Retriever. I've been part of
the PVD pup program since October, 2015.
I have met some wonderful people and have fun with children.
Everyone likes to pet me and I get to make people smile. I also get to see
"my regulars".... the staff at the airport
and making them smile makes me happy.
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Fenway
Handler: Laurie Cary
Fenway is
a Golden Retriever born on December 31, 2015. This New Year’s Eve baby has
her B.A. in Canine Life and Social Skills and has been a member of the PVD
Pups team since August 2015. Fenway enjoys playing in snow or mud and
enjoys hiking in the woods with her 2 legged and 4 legged
friends. Her favorite activity is donning her green "Pet Me" vest
and greeting passengers of all ages visiting T.F. Green (PVD) airport. Fenway
enjoys her job and always has a wagging tail and doggie kisses for anyone and
everyone. Fenway can usually be found greeting visitors at T.F. Green airport
on Wednesdays from 12-2PM.
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Mike
Handlers:
Michelle and Gary Rose
Mike is a 3 year old English bulldog and Victorian
bulldog mix and has been a PVD Pups since October 2017. He is a rescue
dog from one of NYC high kill shelters. He loves people and animals of all
kinds. He loves to go for long walks, long car rides and loves loves loves his
carrots!
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Friar and Tripper
Handlers: Bruce and Sheila Smith
German Shepherd Dogs Friar & Tripper became
PVD Pups in May, 2016 and earned Gold Wing Platinum
Status this past February, 2017. In addition to several other Pet
Therapy commitments, their absolute favorite activity is being part of our
PVD Pups Program at T. F. Green. A most special day that wags their
tails, is one where they have the privilege to visit with Vets during several
periodic Honor Flights. They always manage to bring a smile to all:
passengers, security personnel, airport workers, seniors and
children. The positive effect they and other PVD PUPS have for
travelers passing through T. F. Green is beyond question. One musician
on his way to play at Carnegie Hall in New York had it right a few shifts
ago, when he said to us, after meeting Friar & Tripper, “These PVD PUPS
here in Providence deserves a standing ovation!” Bruce and Sheila also
volunteer at the T. F. Green Military Lounge.
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Gracie
Handlers: Cynthia and Fred Calci
My name is Grace a I’m
a PVD Pup and I am a 4-year-old Yellow Lab. I am a very happy and sweet
girl and love greeting new people every time I go to the airport. They
call me wiggle butt because I get so excited that my butt wiggles and my
tails wags with excitement. I just love the kids traveling. The
passengers always say I am so calm and sweet. I also made friends with
the people that work there, they see me coming and
come to pet me too. Just say the word AIRPORT and I am ready to go do
my job.
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Harry
Handler: David Accetta
Harry is a Great Pyrenees who was born in 2011 and
adopted from the Big Fluffy Dog Rescue in May 2012. Harry officially became a PVD Pup in May
2016 and is a real eye catcher with those big eyes and the softest of
fur. Harry recently earned his Pot of
Gold wing status for his amazing impulse control skills.
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Hazel
Handlers:
Ashley Lanctot and Wayne Charbonneau
Hazel is
a 2 years old mixed cattle dog who has been a PVD Pup since December, 2016. ?Hazel enjoys helping passengers at the
airport forget their stress and helping them focus on relaxing with her sweet
and gentle demeanor. Hazel also likes to make people laugh by handing
out kisses.
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Jenna
Handler: Cathleen Hingerty
Jenna is an eight-year-old Yellow Lab/Irish
Setter Mix. Jenna has served proudly as a PVD PUP since December 2015! She
enjoys her time at the airport and especially loves all the kids and anyone
who has just eaten peanut butter! Jenna is patient, gentle & she
instinctively knows when passengers, airport staff and TSA agents need a
"pet"! Folks are constantly complimenting Jenna on her good
PVD PUP manners and her soft fur. It has been
confirmed by hundreds of travelling children that Jenna has "the
softest ears, ever".
Jenna is happiest around people, loves the
beach, peanut butter & carrots! Jenna is a single & a Gemini!
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Kya
Handler: Pam Fisette
Kya is a
two-year-old Chow Chow rescue who joined PVD Pups
in February, 2016. Her special gift is that she
makes folks smile when she struts her confident & dignified stuff at PVD.
She enjoys enhancing people's experience at the airport.
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Logan
Handler: Kimberly Lenhardt
Logan is around 8 years old and was adopted from an animal rescue organization in
2010. Logan graduated from the
PVD Pups program in January 2016 and enjoys bringing joy and laughter to many
people, bringing smiles to the tear-filled faces of young children and
helping calm nervous and grieving passengers. While Logan takes all
aspects of his job seriously, he really enjoys shaking hands with passengers
and watching airplanes pass by the terminal windows.
When Logan is not at the airport, he enjoys
long walks on the beach, splashing around in Narragansett Bay, hiking in the
woods and following his nose wherever it takes him. Keep an eye out for
Logan at T.F. Green Airport on Wednesdays in the late afternoon to
evening.
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London
Handler:
Caroline Gelsomino
London Dora is a 4-year-old Shih-Tzu who became a certified PVDPUP
in October 2015. She loves her family, looking at herself in mirrors and all
people. London thinks everyone at the airport is specifically there to meet
her, seriously! When "mom" says "airport" she gives a
full head tilt and runs to get ready!
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Luke Perry
Handlers: Miriam and Gene
Luke
is a 7lb Norfolk terrier full of love and joy. Pay him a little attention, say a kind word, and his whole body wriggles
with delight. This little guy has more than his fair
share of personality. His nickname in the family is "the little
vagabond," because no matter how much he is groomed
and brushed, he tends to have a disheveled look about him. It all adds
to his charm.
He has earned his Good Canine Certificate, completed
the Dynamic Dog Training PVD Pups training and has earned his Gold Wing
Platinum status. Luke currently
focused on learning new tricks: shake, high five, Boing - you have to see
this one to understand :-), touch and dance.
Luke's hobbies include meeting new people, terrorizing squirrels and
lounging in the sunniest spot in the house.
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Pippa
Handler: Jan Garbutt
Pippa was adopted in
the summer on 2015 from a Kentucky rescue site. Luckily, I had saved the article in Animal
Print about PVD PUPS and I immediacy contacted Susan Parker. When we
completed basic training it was suggested that we
take her through the training to become a PVD Pup. Pippa was thrilled that she qualified and
has been happily greeting travelers on Thursdays since December 2015.
Pippa is scruffy and friendly and so many people are attracted to her,
especially children. Quite often people are surprised to see us, which gives
me pleasure to tell them about our program. Pippa and I love our job!
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Rudy
Handler: Laurie
Jansen
Rudy is a
5-year-old long haired Mini Daschund
rescue. He enjoys his work at the airport and loves greeting passengers. He
sits in front of every passenger and slowly wiggles his way
back to them to get the top of his head and back pet. In his
free time, Rudy enjoys rolling in the grass and mud and getting very messy.
He also enjoys walks and adventures with his brothers. He is a quite skilled
squirrel watcher and alerts the neighborhood upon a sighting. He also loves
lying in the sun and especially spending time with his momma.
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Scotch
Handlers:
Courtney and Dwayne Messier
Scotch is
a two-year-old Irish Wolfhound. Scotch
officially became a PVD Pup in January 2017.
You won’t be able to miss me walking down the concourse wanting to
greet you!!
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Sparky Brown
Handler: Joel
Sparky is
a 14-month old Australian Labradoodle who official became a PVD Pup in March
2017. Sparky loves greeting people,
sharing kisses with travelers and giving high fives to kids. Even though this young man is new to the program
he has already earned is Gold Wing Platinum status. When Sparky is not busy putting smiles on
the faces of passengers, he likes to play fetch and play Frisbee.
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Stuart
Handlers:
Denise and Jerry Yordy
Stuart is
a 18 month-old Labrador Retriever (named after one
of the Minions). Stuart has been in training to become a PVD Pup since
January 2017 and qualified as a Gold Wing PVD Pup with Platinum status in
March. Stuart likes the airport and greeting people, but isn’t a fan of the escalator. He can’t
wait to greet passengers!
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Ulysses aka Uly
Handler:
Meaghan Bobar
Ulysses,
a PVD Pup since December 2016, is the youngest PVD Pup at 15 months! With his
big ole ears, and sweet, wrinkly face, Ulysses loves making passengers smile
and feel at ease. Everyone who meets Uly is charmed by his tricks, love of treats and friendly
smile. He greets everyone with a tail wag, loves attention and if you ask
nicely, he might even give you a smooch on the cheek! Tell him your worries; he's all ears! Uly can be seen at the airport: some Wednesday and Friday
evenings after 6:30pm.
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Miles
Handler: Liz Swiader
Miles is a 3 year old pit bull terrier adopted from Forever Paws animal shelter in February 2017 and became a PVD Pup in July 2017. This big ball of mush cannot hold his licker and will give out kisses unabashedly to any airport passenger who needs a good face cleaning. When not at the airport, Miles is an avid hiker and adventurer; he has no problem churning out 15+ mile hikes, climbing mountains, or swimming after tennis balls for hours on end. After a long day of hiking, Miles loves to snuggle on the bed n with his human.
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Zoe
Handler: Carole Simas
Zoe was adopted from the MA MSPCA,
where she was also born, January 26th 2010. Her Mom was a yellow
lab/pit mix and her Dad was a Siberian Husky, hence her two different colored
eyes. Having earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen title and her PVD Pups
certificate, she also loves agility, nose work and she can give you her paws
if you ask. She's been a PVD Pup since April,
2016 and can be found cruising T. F. Green on Saturday or Sunday, mid-morning
to early afternoon. Zoe likes nothing better than to bring smiles to
passenger's faces, especially if they belong to a little one. She's been known to give out more than 50 kisses an hour!
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