Hath’s Heroes: Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway Visits Arlington County Fire Department Alongside Captain & Scout

Photo: @CapsPup

After Wednesday’s practice, Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway visited the Arlington County Fire Department as a part of his “Hath’s Heroes” program. Inspired by his great-grandfather, a Winnipeg firefighter, the 28-year old started the new program in December to show his support and appreciation for first responders. In this visit, Hathaway was accompanied by Captain and Scout, which helped in each of the pups’ training to become service dogs.

Hathaway and the pups spent time with personnel from Station 3. He had a chance to sit in the driver’s seat of the truck and learn more about the equipment firefighters use.

Photo: @CapitalsPR

Training to become future service dogs through America’s VetDogs, the visit was a perfect opportunity for Captain and Scout to work on socialization skills with the first responders.

Photo: @CapsPup

Via (@capspup) pic.twitter.com/DoN7vaflK0

— NoVa Caps (@NoVa_Caps) February 19, 2020

In mid-December, Hathaway donated four tickets to Station 1B firefighters and visited first responders of Station 1 of the ACFD.

By Della Young

Thanks to @GarnetHathaway @CapsPup & Scout for stopping by Station #3 today. We always enjoy visits from our 4-legged friends… and local sports 🏒 🥅 stars. Come see us anytime! https://t.co/Jc9tmc48g0

— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) February 20, 2020

About Della Young

Della Young is an aspiring novelist and screenwriter who earned a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University in 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Screenwriting from Regent University. Della comes from a family of big Capitals fans and became inspired to start writing for hockey in 2019. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and working on both sides of the camera. Follow Della on Twitter: @dellayoung

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