We need you to rally behind our cause, cast your vote and help us win!

Click here https://www.state-assist.com/cause/4159/abq-courthouse-dog, give the application permissions (you’ll only have to do this once), then click on the “Vote” button to show your support for ABQ Courthouse Dog.

Currently there is not a Courthouse Dog in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The use of a courthouse dog can help bring about a major change in how we meet the emotional needs of children who have been abused and neglected. In other cities courthouse dogs have provided comfort to sexually abused children while they undergo forensic interviews and testify in court.

The dogs truly provide a calming presence. Children are especially inclined to interact with a Courthouse Dog and will often share their deepest, darkest experiences with someone who will not judge them. These dogs are graduates of accredited members of Assistance Dogs International. (http://courthousedogs.com/).

The voting phase is open now until April 22 and you can vote up to 10 times per day EVERYDAY for our cause. Winner announcements are April 29. Please forward this to your colleagues, friends and family to vote and help spread the word on Facebook.