Healing Paws

Pet Partners of Eastern Maine Therapy Dog Teams Support First Responders Following Bangor Airport Tragedy

In February 2026, Pet Partners of Eastern Maine therapy dog teams provided emotional support to first responders and airport personnel following the fatal plane crash at Bangor International Airport. In the days after the incident, therapy dog handlers extended an offer of support to those impacted—an invitation that was met with gratitude and openness from the airport and emergency response community. Over the course of the week, eight certified therapy dog teams visited mul

Stacey Coventry

Feb 181 min read

Empty Arms and Pet Partners of Eastern Maine join together to discuss the healing power of therapy animals.

In the October 10th episode of the Empty Arms Podcast: The healing power of four paws--Stacey & Koda's story, Taylor Black sits down with...

Stacey Coventry

Oct 10, 20251 min read

NEWS SPOTLIGHT:

As seen on WABI-TV Maine therapy animal nonprofit hosting fundraising walk this Saturday Pet Partners of Eastern Maine helps to create...

Stacey Coventry

Sep 17, 20251 min read

The Transformative Power of the Human–Animal Bond: Healing Through Animal-Assisted Interventions

There’s something profound in the quiet connection between a person and an animal. This bond transcends age, culture, and...

Stacey Coventry

Aug 7, 20252 min read