Gary joins Endicott College from Hero Pups, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans and first responders. A trained comfort dog, Gary works alongside a campus police officer as a comforting, calming resource for community members who are experiencing or have experienced crisis or trauma. Gary can help de-escalate stressful situations, reduce anxiety, and provide support in a variety of mental health situations while also helping with outreach and community engagement endeavors for the Endicott College Public Safety & Police Department.
When not reporting for duty on campus, Gary lives with Officer David Tebbetts.
How Gary Can Help
- Relief from the stress of finals week
- Someone furry to hug when you’re far from home
- Distraction from current events
- Boost the vibe on a Monday
Looking for additional support? Contact the Counseling Center.
Let’s Keep Gary Safe!
| Do | Don’t |
| Ask to pet Gary if you see him around campus! | Pet Gary without permission. Please ask Gary’s handler for permission to pet him first, as Gary may be busy at work or resting on his break! |
|
Take selfies with Gary! Be sure to follow us on social media to see what Gary is up to, or where he may be available on campus. |
Give Gary your own treats. Gary’s handler can provide an approved treat for him. |
| Schedule a session ahead of time or make a request via our online request form. | Call Endicott Police dispatch to see what Gary is up to. |
| Reach out to Public Safety & Police for immediate medical or mental health needs. Gary may not be on-duty but officers are on-duty 24/7 to assist our community. |
In Video
.jpg?w=970&hash=2F8942C8EFFDDFDCF38E1B7F6EBD40D1)
.jpg?w=970&hash=49F1BF0F28C8BF51A92824D6108B8D27)
Thank you
Gary and the Endicott community appreciate all of the donors who supported the Comfort Dog Program on Giving Day!
| Name | Affiliation |
| Bill & Maryann Gilet P'24 | Giving Day Challenge Sponsors |
|
Sally Allen ’65 |
Alumni |
| Dana ’08 & Benjamin ’05 Bettez |
Alumni |
| Sara Bonaiuto ’15 | Alumni |
| Elizabeth Cahill-Lynch ’87 | Alumni |
| Linda ’76 & Arthur Cleary |
Alumni |
| Constance Denton ’57 |
Alumni |
| Caterina Duarte ’21 | Alumni |
| April ’99 & Curtis Goodman | Alumni |
| Linda Jones ’88 |
Alumni |
| Nicholas Olsen ’05 | Alumni |
| Julia Preston ’59 | Alumni |
| Tina Spence ’72 |
Alumni |
| Nancy Thorner-Southern ’72 |
Alumni |
| Kelcey Trecartin ’14 |
Alumni |
| Sageet & Dan Braha P’24 |
Parent |
| Tina & John Brzezenski P’25 | Parent |
| David Garrett P’26 | Parent |
| Jennifer Gavin P’23 | Parent |
| Barbara Hagan P’23 |
Parent |
| Nancy & Stephen Jameson P’21 |
Parent |
| Susan & John Keane, Jr., P’16 |
Parent |
| Alison & Paul Lindquist P’24 |
Parent |
| Julie Rosica P’23 |
Parent |
| Kym Rutkiewicz P’23 |
Parent |
| Julie & Dave Schwingbeck P’23 |
Parent |
| Julie Tracey P’25 |
Parent |
| Lisa & Daniel Whelan P’17, P’18, P’21 |
Parent |
| Katie Blouin | Student |
| Erica Buttiglieri |
Student |
| Madelyn Dunkel |
Student |
| Sarah Filleul |
Student |
| Bayley Forgues |
Student |
| Emma Hurley |
Student |
| Madison Karpiej |
Student |
| Michaela Kenyon |
Student |
| Gabbi Lewis |
Student |
| Morgan Relyea |
Student |
| Morgan Roux | Student |
| Emily Schell | Student |
| Lauren Stapley | Student |
| Sara Stranahan |
Student |
| Abigail Tague |
Student |
| Davi Axinn Levine |
Faculty & Staff |
| Marianne Barker ’04 | Faculty & Staff |
| Adrienne Bell |
Faculty & Staff |
| Bryan Cain & Colby Smith | Faculty & Staff |
| Dr. & Mrs. Steven R. DiSalvo | Faculty & Staff |
| Dr. Beverly Dolinsky | Faculty & Staff |
| Elizabeth Donahue |
Faculty & Staff |
| Dr. Laura Douglass |
Faculty & Staff |
| Dr. Jonathan Gangle |
Faculty & Staff |
| Matthew Heiser |
Faculty & Staff |
| Sarah Judge | Faculty & Staff |
| Bryan Karsis |
Faculty & Staff |
| Mary Marenghi |
Faculty & Staff |
| Kerry Ramsdell |
Faculty & Staff |
| Dr. Nathalie Saltikoff |
Faculty & Staff |
| Laurie Souza |
Faculty & Staff |