A Win for Community and Canine Champions

By Raghav Singh, R2W Lead STEM Intern Summer 2025  

Project:  Return To Work Inc.  (R2W) just co-hosted its most innovative Heartbeat yet with the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Denver (STCGD) at their Specialty Shows this year.  Sponsors, job seekers, employers, volunteer mentors, and mascots– it all came together for one of our community’s most impactful events yet.

The Greeley Kennel Club wrapped up its highly anticipated 2025 All-Breed Dog Shows this weekend at Island Grove Regional Park, drawing thousands of spectators and over 1,900 canine entries per day. The five-day event featured three All-Breed Shows, two Hound Group Shows, and more than 23 Breed Specialties, along with Obedience and Rally Trials, Barn Hunt, Dock Diving, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series.

Among the standout participants were Olive (Yang) and Bilbo (Yin), two purebred Scottish Terrier puppies representing Project: Return To Work Inc. (R2W)—a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, disabled civilians, and military families find meaningful employment. These Scotties, bred from champion lines by Charlie Gann of Gallica Scottish Terriers and Annel Henderson of LockerB Kennel, earned First Place and Best Puppy honors, bringing pride and excitement to the R2W team.

In a video released by R2W, Rob Brazell, R2w’s Founder, and Anell Henderson of the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Denver appeared alongside the winning dogs, celebrating the joy and healing that animals bring to the organization’s mission. “We were very happy to return to the Greeley Kennel Club with the help of the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Denver,” said Brazell. “Both of our beautiful mascots, Bilbo and Olive, won first place ribbons—and we look forward to many more.”

R2W’s participation in the show reflects its broader commitment to community engagement and holistic rehabilitation. “Thank you to everyone for your support, donations, and tireless work toward making our mission possible,” said a spokesperson in the video.

📺 Watch the video:

👉 Coming soon to R2W’s YouTube channel

📖 Read more about Charlie Gann and Gallica Scottish Terriers:

👉 https://return2work.org/2025/08/01/charlie-gann-a-life-led-by-loyalty-love-and-scottish-terriers

💙 Support R2W’s mission:

👉 https://return2work.org/donate

Greeley, CO — August 18, 2025