Nonprofit · Therapy Dog · Crisis Response
A twice-surrendered shelter dog turned certified service animal, bringing comfort, stress relief, and community connection to students, campus groups, hospice patients, first responders, and families facing life's hardest moments.
Transforming lives from Surrendered to Serving
Twice given up. Twice walked away from.
Stefan saw something no one else did.
Years of work. Certifications earned.
Now bringing healing to thousands.
From college campuses to hospice bedsides, Honey meets people where they are.
Scheduled visits to hospitals, hospice facilities, schools, and community organizations where Honey's presence brings measurable calm and comfort.
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Honey wasn't always a healer. She was surrendered twice before finding her forever home at Stafford County Animal Shelter on March 27th her official birthday and adoption day. Most people saw her breed and walked away. One person saw a second chance.
Certifications & Credentials
"She was surrendered twice. Now she shows up for everyone."
1500+
HoneyGrams Delivered
15+
States Visited
100s
Healing Visits
The HoneyGram Project
A short, heartfelt note written by a stranger to a stranger, designed to bring joy, spark imagination, and remind someone they are loved. Honey delivers these personally to hospice patients, children in crisis, and anyone who needs to know: you matter. We've delivered 1500+ HoneyGrams and counting toward our goal of 1 million.
1,500+
HoneyGrams Delivered
1M
HoneyGram Goal
15+
States Reached
Nonprofit
Registered Nonprofit
Whether you're planning a campus wellness event, a hospital visit, or a community gathering — Honey is ready to show up.
In the Press
"Honey is rewriting the narrative around pit bulls one healing visit at a time."
"Stefan and Honey have visited over 15 states, delivering hope in the form of handwritten notes and a wagging tail."
— Staff Reporter,
"One of the most moving conversations we've had about what dogs can do for human mental health."
— The Dog Show Podcast, hosted by Podcast Host
Stories from the Road
There is something undeniably grounding about a Saturday morning market. The crisp air of late autumn, the chatter of neighbors, the distinct scent of fresh coffee, and the quiet rhythm of local makers coming together.
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Step past the signage and the atmosphere changes entirely. Real conversations, the Honeygram station, grief, rescue dogs, and the unscripted humanity that unfolds across the table all day long.
Inside the Honey On Duty Kids Program at Stafford Parks & Rec — teaching children canine safety, body language, and emotional regulation.
