# We Want More Dogs, All The Dogs: A Conversation with Heidi Carman, A Top Five 2025 CNN Hero

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Podcast: [The PM Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pm-podcast-1211123)
Published: 2025-11-29T03:50:52+00:00
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## Resource

Recognized as one of the Top Five CNN Heroes of 2025, Heidi Carman is the founder and Executive Director of First Responder Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of first responders. What began with Heidi and her own dog visiting local fire stations in California has grown into a national effort reaching firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and law enforcement officers across forty-six states. By bringing calm and connection into high-stress environments, Heidi is helping first responders navigate the daily toll of their work—one wagging tail at a time.

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