The Human-Animal Bond is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that is a reality due to the hard work of our staff, volunteers, and students. Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, our mission is to conduct research, education, and training in the area of the human-animal bond to improve the quality of life for both humans and animals.
Art at Ridge Way Farm
August 24th | 11 am - 6 pm
217 Morgan Hill Road Cheat Lake, WV
Highlighting local artists and musicians, with a focus on students to sell and display individual artwork and introduce new music to the community. Learn more here.
Meet Our Puppies
In late January, two litters of puppies were born into the Hearts of Gold family!
Foster a Future Service Dog in Training
Do you want to help a local nonprofit that raises and trains service dogs for veterans? We’re searching for volunteers to serve as Community Fosters within the Morgantown area. All are welcome to apply! No experience is needed! All supplies, food, equipment, medical care, and support are provided.
My experience with Hearts of Gold during my time at WVU helped me land an internship at Assistance Dog of Hawaii in Maui, Hawaii and also led me to meet my now husband, Tyler. I have loved continuing to help dogs help people and am now the Training Director at Assistance Dogs of Hawaii. Tyler and I met and fell in love through the Hearts of Gold program. Fall semester 2019 we both were TA’s for the same service dog lab and also fostered dogs for the program. We quickly became friends and it became so much more. Thank you Hearts of Gold for everything you do!
-Emily Stauffer
Hearts of Gold
Service Dog Training and Outreach
Hearts of Gold is a canine service dog training program providing service dogs for individuals with mobility impairment and/or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Get involved: Become a $10 per month sponsor
Ridge Way Farm
Education, Market and Community Gardens
Ridge Way Farm is dedicated to agricultural education, community service, and research targeting adolescent wellness. A 35-acre farm housing several different species of animals, community gardens and educational modules provide the foundation for the program.
Jasmine Project
Kennel and Residential Community
The Jasmine Project is an all-inclusive, animal assisted living community with special emphasis on elders, adolescents previously in foster care and individuals with disabilities. It is also the home of the Hearts of Gold whelping kennel.