Canine Hero Hall Of Fame

Chance

Chance is present for the messiness in the lives of children. He works in the Bexar County Court House in San Antonio, Texas, calming and comforting frightened and anxious children that have to testify to abuse, or to witnessing abuse. He is simply there to snuggle and hold on to in very scary times. Chance, a big dog with a big heart, is a teddy bear come to life. He manages to awaken childhood again to children who have temporarily, by no fault of their own, misplaced it.

He may never see these kids again, but for a few moments in a bustling court house he allows them to relax and to focus on his soft brown eyes and touch his big nose and bury their faces in his golden fur. They realize that maybe telling the truth is not so scary after all.

Faced with lawyers and judges and others throwing questions at them, these children will cuddle up or lie down next to Chance and quietly whisper their fears to him. He in return lets them know that it is going to be okay.

Chance, a comfy and safe landing place for children’s tears, is also present for adoptions of children into new lives and futures. Perhaps futures with a big teddy bear of a dog.