Stories from the Front Line of Care
Standing by Our Service Dogs, Every Step of the Way
Hero Paws COO Jaime Garner Wins “Inspiration of the Year” at Scottish Forces in Business Awards
Glasgow, Scotland — 28 February 2026 Jaime Garner, Chief Operating Officer of Scottish-based UK charity Hero Paws SCIO, has been named Inspiration of the Year at the Scottish Forces in Business Awards, held in Glasgow on Wednesday evening. The Forces in Business Awards are the world’s largest celebration of ex-military personnel in second careers, recognising both veterans and reservists…
Solo: The High-Assurance Search Dog Who Saved Lives.
Before Hero Paws ever existed… There was a High Assurance Search Dog Solo. 17th January 2014 Solo was a High Assurance Search Dog originally purchased from the Bosnian Army through the NPA programme. He was one of a generation of unbelievably driven dogs brought into service for one purpose… mine detection in Afghanistan. These dogs were phenomenal….
Amber – A Soldier’s Commitment: The Heartfelt Journey Behind Hero Paws
Trustee Amber’s story from the heart of a soldier who fought in battlefields with our pawed heroes and returned home to a bigger fight People often ask why Hero Paws was founded. For me, it wasn’t one single dog. It was dozens. It was years of watching incredible working dogs give everything they had, only…
Celebrating Sam: The Inspiring Journey of Hero Paws
As we are celebrating Sam’s day today, we thought we would share a little bit of her story and part of the reason Hero Paws exists. Sam, like the other trustees, served in Afghanistan as a High-Assurance Search Dog handler alongside her dog, Stikky. Like many handlers of that era, life revolved around operational tempo….
Hero Paws COO Jaime Garner Wins “Inspiration of the Year” at Scottish Forces in Business Awards
Glasgow, Scotland — 28 February 2026 Jaime Garner, Chief Operating Officer of Scottish-based UK charity Hero Paws SCIO, has been named Inspiration of the Year at the Scottish Forces in Business Awards, held in Glasgow on Wednesday evening. The Forces in Business Awards are the world’s largest celebration of ex-military personnel in second careers, recognising both veterans and reservists…
JULY – THE CANINE FRONT
A Month of Change, Care, and Commitment April was a paradox—both bustling and serene.At HQ, we welcomed new team members and undertook a significant store relocation. Amidst these changes, our unwavering commitment to our retired service dogs remained steadfast. Emergency Care:Faced with unexpected MRI and treatment costs, our community’s support ensured our hero received the…
JUNE – THE CANINE FRONT
A Month of Change, Care, and Commitment April was a paradox—both bustling and serene.At HQ, we welcomed new team members and undertook a significant store relocation. Amidst these changes, our unwavering commitment to our retired service dogs remained steadfast. Emergency Care:Faced with unexpected MRI and treatment costs, our community’s support ensured our hero received the…
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