501(c)(3) 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.
Rescued from Stafford County Animal Shelter on March 27th.
AKC Good Citizen, Alliance of Therapy Dogs certified, CISM trained.
Now traveling 15+ states, bringing comfort to those who need it most.
Honey serves in three core areas, bringing comfort and compassion wherever she's needed most.
Honey visits children in hospice care, burn units, hospitals, and end-of-life settings. She provides deep pressure therapy, tactile redirection, and quiet companionship. Every visit includes a Honeygram — a handwritten card left behind as a tangible reminder: you are not alone.
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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.
Today, Honey is:
"Honey is living proof that every dog and every person deserves a second chance."
1500+
HoneyGrams Delivered
3
Core Programs
501(c)(3)
Registered Nonprofit
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.
350+
HoneyGrams Delivered
1M
HoneyGram Goal
15+
States Reached
501(c)(3)
Registered Nonprofit
Every donation helps Honey bring therapy-dog visits, wellness events, and HoneyGram connection to students, first responders, hospitals, and communities in need.
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"Stefan and Honey are building a nationwide movement expanding access to healing — all while carrying one message: 'surrendered' does not mean 'broken.'"
— Mallory Hardgrove,
Read the Full Article"A high-speed crash, a quiet hospital room, and a rescue dog who refused to look away — this is the story of Honey on Duty and the human she steadies."
— FXBG Neighbors Podcast, hosted by Dori Stewart
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FXBG Neighbors tells the full story — from a chance meeting at the Stafford County Animal Shelter to 15 states, 30+ flights, and a nationwide movement built on second chances.
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From TSA prep to pup cups at Starbucks, Honey shares her best tips for stress-free airport travel.
Officially certified and ready to start hospice visits with a regional palliative care partner. The journey from shelter pup to healer is complete.
