Honey On Duty Blog
What Is a HoneyGram?
The origin story of the handwritten notes Honey delivers — and why a stranger's words can change everything.
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Therapy Dog · Crisis Response
Honey On Duty: Pitbull Service Dog Bringing Healing & Hope
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
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Surrendered
Twice given up. Twice walked away from.
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Rescued
Stefan saw something no one else did.
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Trained
Years of work. Certifications earned.
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Serving
Now bringing healing to thousands.
How Honey Serves
From college campuses to hospice bedsides, Honey meets people where they are.
Program 01
Healing Visits
Scheduled visits to hospitals, hospice facilities, schools, and community organizations where Honey's presence brings measurable calm and comfort.
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Meet Honey
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
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs Certified
- Pet Partners Registered
- Crisis Response Trained
"She was surrendered twice. Now she shows up for everyone."
1500+
HoneyGrams Delivered
15+
States Visited
100s
Healing Visits
The HoneyGram Project
What Is a HoneyGram?
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
501(c)(3)
Registered Nonprofit
Bring Honey to Your Community
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's Story, As Told By Others
Modern Dog MagazineCover Story
The Pit Bull Who Proves Everyone Wrong
"Honey is rewriting the narrative around pit bulls one healing visit at a time."
Local News FeatureArticle
From Shelter to Service: Honey On Duty
"Stefan and Honey have visited over 15 states, delivering hope in the form of handwritten notes and a wagging tail."
— Staff Reporter,
Read the Full ArticleEpisode 42Podcast · 48 min
Therapy Dogs and the Healing Power of Presence
"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
Listen to the EpisodeStories from the Road
Every visit has a story.
Healing Visits: What Happens When Honey Walks In
From hospice rooms to college campuses, the moment Honey arrives changes the energy in the room.
The Mission Behind the Mission Minis
Every $5 figurine carries Honey's story — and supports the nonprofit that makes every visit possible.