Hearts of Gold Service Dog Program

09/25/2026

Dr Pepper SDiT is wishing everyone a Fabulous Fri-yay!

09/20/2026

Not sure what to do with all this rain today? Come to our final Open House! Stop by anytime from 12pm-2pm!

🐾 Open Your Heart. Change a Life. Become a Foster. 🐾

Have you ever thought about fostering a service dog in training? Join us at the Hearts of Gold Open Houses and discover how you can make a lasting impact in the life of a future service dog—and the person they will one day assist.

✨ Meet some of our dogs
✨ Learn about fostering opportunities and volunteer roles
✨ Talk with current volunteers, staff, and foster families
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
✨ See firsthand how our program transforms lives

Whether you're ready to foster or simply curious about getting involved, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Animal Sciences Farm Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
We are located past the large admin building with our van in the parking lot!

Every service dog starts with a caring community. Could you be the next foster home that helps a puppy grow into a life-changing partner?

For more information:
📞 304-470-0276
📧 [email protected]
🌐 heartsofgold.wvu.edu

09/17/2026

Today’s our first open house!!! We hope to see everyone tonight!

🐾 Open Your Heart. Change a Life. Become a Foster. 🐾

Have you ever thought about fostering a service dog in training? Join us at the Hearts of Gold Open Houses and discover how you can make a lasting impact in the life of a future service dog—and the person they will one day assist.

✨ Meet some of our dogs
✨ Learn about fostering opportunities and volunteer roles
✨ Talk with current volunteers, staff, and foster families
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
✨ See firsthand how our program transforms lives

Whether you're ready to foster or simply curious about getting involved, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Animal Sciences Farm Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
We are located past the large admin building with our van in the parking lot!

Every service dog starts with a caring community. Could you be the next foster home that helps a puppy grow into a life-changing partner?

For more information:
📞 304-470-0276
📧 [email protected]
🌐 heartsofgold.wvu.edu

09/14/2026

Don't forget, our Open Houses are this week 9/17 and 9/20. We cannot wait to see everyone!

🐾 Open Your Heart. Change a Life. Become a Foster. 🐾

Have you ever thought about fostering a service dog in training? Join us at the Hearts of Gold Open Houses and discover how you can make a lasting impact in the life of a future service dog—and the person they will one day assist.

✨ Meet some of our dogs
✨ Learn about fostering opportunities and volunteer roles
✨ Talk with current volunteers, staff, and foster families
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
✨ See firsthand how our program transforms lives

Whether you're ready to foster or simply curious about getting involved, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Animal Sciences Farm Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
We are located past the large admin building with our van in the parking lot!

Every service dog starts with a caring community. Could you be the next foster home that helps a puppy grow into a life-changing partner?

For more information:
📞 304-470-0276
📧 [email protected]
🌐 heartsofgold.wvu.edu

09/11/2026

We are honored to have been invited to attend this event for another year. Stop out tomorrow to see a host of vendors and programs as well as a special honor ceremony

🇺🇸 Valley Healthcare System is hosting a 25th Anniversary 9/11 Event! 🇺🇸

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Morgantown Armory
90 Army Band Way
Morgantown, WV 26508

This special event honors our local first responders and Veterans and will feature over 85 organizations, guest speakers, demonstrations, community resources, and more.

🎓 Stop by the Veterans Upward Bound booth!
VUB Academic Advisor Mike Lynch will be available to answer questions about:

College and career planning
Refresher courses
FAFSA and financial aid
GI Bill and VA education benefits
Certificates and undergraduate degree programs

Whether you're just beginning to think about returning to school or are ready to take the next step, Mike is here to help.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/07/2026

We’re all set up at the WVU Men's Soccer game for their Mental Health Awareness match! Feel free to stop by and get your Puffin snuggles and learn more about the program!

09/01/2026

🐾 Just a reminder! Our Hearts of Gold Open House is coming up! 🐾

Have you been thinking about fostering a service dog in training? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what fostering looks like and how you can make a life-changing difference.

Join us to: ✅ Meet our amazing dogs in training
✅ Learn about our foster program
✅ Connect with volunteers and staff
✅ Discover how you can support future service dog teams

Every service dog's journey begins with caring people willing to open their homes and hearts.

📍 Animal Sciences Farm Road, Morgantown, WV
📅 Thursday, September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM

We hope to see you there! 💛

🐾 Open Your Heart. Change a Life. Become a Foster. 🐾

Have you ever thought about fostering a service dog in training? Join us at the Hearts of Gold Open Houses and discover how you can make a lasting impact in the life of a future service dog—and the person they will one day assist.

✨ Meet some of our dogs
✨ Learn about fostering opportunities and volunteer roles
✨ Talk with current volunteers, staff, and foster families
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
✨ See firsthand how our program transforms lives

Whether you're ready to foster or simply curious about getting involved, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Animal Sciences Farm Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
We are located past the large admin building with our van in the parking lot!

Every service dog starts with a caring community. Could you be the next foster home that helps a puppy grow into a life-changing partner?

For more information:
📞 304-470-0276
📧 [email protected]
🌐 heartsofgold.wvu.edu

08/26/2026

We loved getting to be apart of Bark In The Park!

08/20/2026

Today is our last day at the State Fair of West Virginia! Make sure to stop by, grab your shirts, and your pin of the day!

08/19/2026

Thanks to all our friends for coming to see us today! That’s a wrap on our social media takeover! Tomorrow is our last day at the State Fair of West Virginia so make sure to stop by and say hi! - Chief Marketing Director Putt Putt and PR (Pet the Retriever) Officer Betty, signing off!