Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office: Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office Therapy Dog

Press release from the Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office:

October 7, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:                                                OCTOBER 7, 2021

AGENCY:                                          SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                       WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                   (316) 660-5305

CONTACT:                                        BRITTANY RICHARDSON

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the addition of a new tool to support citizens in our community affected by trauma, mental health and crime. In conjunction with the Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL) the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is implementing a professional therapy dog program. We are excited to introduce everyone to Cherokee! Cherokee is a little over a year old, she is an Aussie mix with beautiful brown and red fur and has a unique feature with one brown eye and one blue eye. Cherokee enjoys going on walks, playing with her tennis ball, and loves eating treats. Cherokee will assist our victim advocate, Brittany Richardson with supporting citizens in the community. Cherokee will also be available to all Sedgwick County Sheriff office employees to help cope with exposure of traumatic events and will support efforts aimed at increasing resiliency, health, and wellness.   Cherokee will help regulate a person’s emotional state through her calm presence, regulated breathing, and touch. Cherokee’s presence will help people to feel safe while dealing with and overcoming trauma. Without the assistance of the WAAL this endeavor would not have been possible.

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