Tangus Hero Award

Tangus is an ISSR (International Shiloh Shepherd Registered) born He is a born leader who embraces life and has a natural ability to adapt to almost any situation. This plush coated Shiloh Shepherd partners with Straja Linder King, Registered Art Therapist, in her workshops and counselling. He works with clients of all ages and situations including palliative, grief, mental and emotional stress, self-esteem and relationship issues. Tangus boasts more certifications than Linder King, and his qualifications are enhanced by his community service visits and volunteer work.

According to John Griffith, the director of Spiritual Directions, “Tangus brings another dimension to the caring relationship that is personal, spiritual and non-verbal. He is more than just a pet. There is something beautiful in the way he relates. He is a tangible presence that draws people to him and offers them the gift of acceptance."

Dr. Madeline Rugh nominated Tangus for his therapeutic touch and heroism in protecting her from two black bears. On Saturday, October 22, 2005 Tangus has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Hero Award.

Despite all his credentials, Tangus‘ favourite pastime is still pressing his nose against the window and quietly watching the sunset.

If you would like to talk to Tangus, e-mail him at Tangus@shaw.ca at the Strawberry Tree Art Studio.

Other Comments about Tangus

These comments are by Linda McCraken, a charge nurse on duty in the Foothills Hospital Emergency Department one night
when Straja and Tangus attended to a dear friend as she was dying.

"Working all these years in the ultimately, unpredicable, often chaotic environment of the emergency care setting, one night will be set apart from many others. Tangus's presence impacted each and every care giver that passed through our monitored area...yes, unusual to say the least at seeing a dog lying peacefully at the foot of a stretcher...each and every person who passed stopped their hurried pace and paused to comment on what a beautiful animal Tangus was...how attentive and calm he made our whole department. You both made one hectic night in the Foothills Emergency more serene and one many of us will never forget."


Tangus Hero Award

	On October 22, 2005 Tangus received The Animal Hero Award from the Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta
Tangus Biography
Tangus is an ISSR (International Shiloh Shepherd Registered) born He is a born leader who embraces life and has a natural ability to adapt to almost any situation. This plush coated Shiloh Shepherd partners with Straja Linder King, Registered Art Therapist, in her workshops and counselling. He works with clients of all ages and situations including palliative, grief, mental and emotional stress, self-esteem and relationship issues. Tangus boasts more certifications than Linder King, and his qualifications are enhanced by his community service visits and volunteer work. According to John Griffith, the director of Spiritual Directions, “Tangus brings another dimension to the caring relationship that is personal, spiritual and non-verbal. He is more than just a pet. There is something beautiful in the way he relates. He is a tangible presence that draws people to him and offers them the gift of acceptance." Dr. Madeline Rugh nominated Tangus for his therapeutic touch and heroism in protecting her from two black bears. On Saturday, October 22, 2005 Tangus has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Hero Award. Despite all his credentials, Tangus‘ favourite pastime is still pressing his nose against the window and quietly watching the sunset. If you would like to talk to Tangus, e-mail him at Tangus@shaw.ca at the Strawberry Tree Art Studio. As a therapy dog, Tangus works out of the Strawberry Tree Art Studio, A division of Spiritual Directions Spiritual Directionsis located at 1407 - 10 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1E7 Phone: 403-210-2802, E-mail: teaching@spiritualdirections.com Other Comments about Tangus These comments are by Linda McCraken, a charge nurse on duty in the Foothills Hospital Emergency Department one night when Straja and Tangus attended to a dear friend as she was dying. "Working all these years in the ultimately, unpredicable, often chaotic environment of the emergency care setting, one night will be set apart from many others. Tangus's presence impacted each and every care giver that passed through our monitored area...yes, unusual to say the least at seeing a dog lying peacefully at the foot of a stretcher...each and every person who passed stopped their hurried pace and paused to comment on what a beautiful animal Tangus was...how attentive and calm he made our whole department. You both made one hectic night in the Foothills Emergency more serene and one many of us will never forget."
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