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Local Organizations Heal and Protect with Man’s Best Friend
“This dog was meant to be with me. I knew my life was going to change…no words to describe it” said Kelly Sutliff, founder of Kelly’s K9s, Tails of Courage, a non-profit organization that provides assistance for domestic violence assault survivors. Kelly grew up in East Hanover and notes her experiences as a domestic assault survivor, animal (dog) lover, and helper of people who have experienced the crisis of domestic violence. Read the article here: https://www.mypaperonline
Feb 28


How a Hanover resident is connecting domestic violence survivors with protection dogs
Kelly Sutliff has always had a close connection with dogs. “In my family, we had dogs, and I grew up with dogs, and I just loved animals,” Sutliff, a Whippany resident, said. “I always have, specifically dogs.” Read article: https://www.newjerseyhills.com/hanover_eagle/news/how-a-hanover-resident-is-connecting-domestic-violence-survivors-with-protection-dogs/article_5318b1b5-6ce1-4725-8d70-af4fcc48691f.html
Jan 28


Kelly Sutliff is the 2025 Prize Recipient of The William J. von Liebig Prize
Kelly Sutliff, Founder of Kelly’s K9s, Tails of Courage, is the 2025 Prize Recipient of The William J. von Liebig Prize, an extraordinary honor recognizing leadership that bridges human and animal welfare. Kelly transformed her own experience as a survivor of domestic violence into a powerful movement rooted in safety, healing, and empowerment. Established in October 2024, Kelly’s K9s, Tails of Courage provides trained protection dogs that offer both physical security and emo
Dec 22, 2025


Local true crime podcast to feature survivor from ID docuseries 'Toxic'
It was on May 5 when New Jersey-based psychotherapist Kelly Sutliff was featured on the debut episode of the Investigation Discovery (ID) true crime show “Toxic” — the six-part docuseries which sees television personality and entrepreneur Elizabeth Chambers exploring the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships. Read article: https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/local-true-crime-podcast-to-feature-survivor-from-id-docuseries-toxic/article_395b7db8-35c6-568d-
Jul 30, 2025


Kelly Sutliff Featured in National Documentary Series!
We are deeply honored to share that our founder, Kelly Sutliff, was featured in the premiere episode of Toxic, a national documentary series that aired on Investigation Discovery (ID) and is streaming on HBO Max and Hulu. Kelly appeared in Episode 1, “Sleeping With a Stranger,” which premiered on May 5th, 2025, and marked the first time she shared the full truth of what she survived. The episode was raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. Alongside her was her protection
May 5, 2025
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