Millsap ES DAWGS

Millsap Elementary’s namesake service dog, “Millsap,” which the school purchased through the DAWGS organization to assist a local veteran, visited the school on April 24.

It started as a service project for the Millsap ES annual Veterans Day celebration in conjunction with a local organization DAWGS (Dogs Assisting Wounded GIs). Millsap students and staff raised money to help with the care and training of a service dog that would eventually be paired with a local veteran. 

On April 24, the school’s dog, “Millsap,” (or Millie for short) and her owner/veteran visited for the first time so everyone could meet her and she could work on skills learned during her training.

“Millie” relaxes on the ground during the visit to the school she was named after.

“It was a very exciting afternoon for all of us and we are so proud to have contributed to such a fine organization helping those veterans returning home that need some extra TLC,” said Debbie Hall, Millsap librarian and program coordinator. 

Members of the Millsap ES student council join DAWGS representatives and their new service dog, “Millsap,” during a recent school visit. Pictured are DAWGs founder Jeremy Mahon, Tana Plescher, Aidan Moeller, Sophia Mahon, Robert Cambron, Jake Hawkins, Olivia Garcia, Adam Hoglund, Molly McEnerney, Peyton Riley, Lucy Riley, Megan Riley and Watch D.O.G.S. parent Michael Riley.

From left, Jeremy Mahon, DAWGS founder;
Tana Plescher, Veteran; Debbie Hall, Millsap librarian; Sophia Mahon, student; introduce

their new service dog, “Millsap,” during a recent school visit.