Our Dogs
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Oz is a smart and motivated Standard Poodle donated by a local breeder. This wonderful boy has been helping manage his Mom's MS by retrieving, carrying, adding humor and, in his spare time, saving her life a few times. He has also diagnosed a few cases of high blood pressure. |
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Odie is a special Golden Retriever donated by a local family who had kept him in the garage and no longer wanted him. We happened to know a little girl who needed him. Odie is a skilled companion and "control factor" to keep his girl safe from consequences that she cannot understand. |
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Maddie was found in a local shelter, but why she was there will always be a mystery. Her Mom has RSD and Maddie helps with walking, retrieving and might be providing some inspiration for her Mom's artwork. |
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Reese is a chocolate Labrador Retriever donated by a breeder. He helps his Mom manage her diabetes and neuropathy by alerting to health issues, assisting with walking, retrieval and generally taking care of things. |
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Guinness is a smart Labrador Retriever who brought her owner to us for training! She knew that she could help with her owner's MS, but just needed a few skills which she learned in record time. This is one amazing dog! |
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Meeko is a Golden Retriever donated by a local couple who no longer wanted him. Our gain once again! Gentle Meeko and his motivated Mom are constantly learning new skills together and really show us what a dedicated team can accomplish. |
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Duchess is a busy Boxer brought to us by her owner for training. Since her owner had laid the foundation for service, Duchess was well suited to continue and has truly earned her keep. Duchess helps mitigate her owner's Lupus with walking, retrieval, carrying and endless antics. |
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Duncan is a cute "doodle" dropped off at the shelter 3 days before Christmas. It might have been his best present! This energetic boy turned into a wonderful helper and companion and brought great joy to his Mom by helping with walking, retrieval and excellent snuggling. |
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Gabriel is a big red dog found running loose, and from the looks of him he had been running for a while! He is a big love, sweet and willing to please. He helps his Mom by providing walking stability and retrieval. |
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Ryan may be an unknown breed, but we would take a thousand more like him. He and his litter-mates were found in a deserted barn. Ryan helps his Mom with walking, retrieval, carrying, shopping and traveling. |
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Max is a chocolate Labrador Retriever donated by a local couple. This big boy was put on Slim-Fast and put right to work. He is now living in CA and helping his young owner manage school. |
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Travis is a Labrador Retriever that had everyone at the shelter believing that he was a big bad dog. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Once he found out that he really COULD be a good dog, he has made it his mission to be the best that he can be. Travis help his Dad with walking and retrieval and alerts to his seizures. Good Boy! |
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Happy is not only happy, he is very patient. After spending nearly a year in a local shelter, he passed our test with flying colors and started training. Happy has been helping his Mom manage CP and seizures, has finished college and had some interesting adventures. |
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Benny is a very special Border Collie mix. He has taken his young owner through junior high and beyond and takes his job quite seriously and with a special spark. |
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Alex is a big Labra-dane found at a local shelter after trying to throw his weight around. Well, we just put that size to good use. Alex helps his Dad with walking and retrieval and manages his Dad's seizures. |
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Russell is a chocolate Labrador Retriever donated by a breeder. Russell helps his Mom in many ways and considers himself to be the perfect minister's assistant. |
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Cooper is a Golden Retriever found at a local shelter. From the instant he saw his trainer he was ready to work. This boy manages his Mom's seizures and provides excellent companionship. |
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Spencer is a special Yellow Lab picked up at a local shelter ready to learn. After going through final training Spencer was happy to go home to his new Mom. Now he is a wonderful wheelchair service dog helping his Mother in any way he can, including retrieval, doing doors, carrying objects, and being a wonderful heating pad! He also alerts to seizures and migraine headaches. |
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Dawson is a big Labrador Retriever from a local shelter. This sweet doofus has helped his Owner maintain her "farm" despite her RA, and even helps raise the chickens and collect the eggs. |
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Quincy is a husky mix who burst out of a local shelter wiggling with excitement about his new job. The wiggles continue as he helps his Mom walk, retrieves, carries, alerts to seizures and keeps a smile on everyone's face. |
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Grace is a very unique dog found as a pup in local shelter. Being a big black dog with an unusual face, she would never have been adopted. This talented girl now helps her owner teach kindergarten, even acting as line leader when necessary. |
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Sulley was given to us by a local family who no longer wanted him. We did! Sulley really won the prize and is now working in Hawaii with his young man. |
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JJ is a big Rough Coat Collie who was raised by his owner with an eye towards using him for service. She did a great job, and with a little training assistance JJ is now a tremendous help to his Mom. |
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Kelsey is a Border Collie mix rescued from local shelter. She is smart and has attitude! She went to college with her Mom and is doing a great job, although still refuses to help with homework. |
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Sam is a big German Shepherd mix from a local shelter. This gentle giant helps his Dad walk, retrieves, carries and is a friend to small children everywhere. |
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Hunter is a Golden Retriever found at a local shelter. Hard to believe that he was not wanted! Hunter is working hard with his new Mom, helping her walk, retrieving, alerting to seizures and being a wonderful friend. |
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Noah is a wonderful Standard Poodle donated by a local breeder as a young pup. What a great dog (and BIG!) he has become. Noah helps his Mom handle her Lupus and diabetes in many ways and keeps life very interesting! "Noah has enriched my life, and my family's. With Noah by my side, my family does not worry as much about me. They know that I have Noah and he will keep me safe. Before Noah I would fall down a couple of times a week, but now I don't fall. He also alerts to my diabetes, telling me when my blood sugar is low. He will also open my cabinets, close doors, helps me to go up and down stairs and much more. He is funny, when I am working too hard he will find a pillow or toy and throw it at me and we will take a break and play a little. Noah is the best thing that has happened to me. He is my friend, my partner, and my life" |
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Josie is a fabulous Golden retriever found at a local shelter as a rambunctious “teenager”. This lovely girl is helping her Mom in so very many ways, and skills are only a part of it. Everyone smiles when Josie arrives. |
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Amos is a Labradoodle steered to us by a local rescue. This cute boy flew through his training and helps his Mom deal with her severe RSD issues. |
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Darby is a Labradoodle found at a local shelter. This smart girl has gone off to college with her new Mom. |
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Katrina came into our program as a puppy from a local breeder and has grown up to be a fantastic dog. Katrina works with her Mom’s wheelchair, retrieving items, opening doors, and generally getting out and about! |
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Aaron, a Goldendoodle, was taken from a barn where he had spent the first 7 months of his life. Aaron was so delighted to have a life that he flew through training and is working with his Mom by retrieving, carrying, opening doors and being a clown. |
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Kai is a Terrier (?) mix found at a local shelter. This happy boy helps his Mom manage her epilepsy and keeps everyone entertained with his expressions. |
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Roca is a wonderful Labrador Retriever donated by our favorite breeder. He is a smart boy and is helping his Dad with a wide variety of skills to help with his spinal cord injury. Roca has quite literally opened doors for his Dad, enabling him to get out any time he feels like it. |
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Griffin and his brother Taylor had been roaming unattended on a farm before they came to our program. Griffin helps his Mom manage her diabetes and heart condition, helps her walk, retrieves and carries, and is a wonderful friend. |
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Taylor and his brother Griffin had been roaming unattended on a farm before they came to our program. Taylor now has a young girl to take care of and play with. |
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Finnegan is a sweet Labrador Retriever seized by a local SPCA in a
starvation/neglect case. Who could do that to such a wonderful dog? Now he is helping his new Mom manage her Fibromyalgia symptoms and service as her motor and willing helper. |
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Camo and his brother Elmo are cute German Shepherd Dogs from a local breeder. Camo will help his owner, who has CP, keep up with her very busy life. |
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Elmo and his brother Camo are cute German Shepherd Dogs from a local breeder. Elmo will be helping out by being his new Mom's arms and hopefully posing for her artwork. |
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Meg is an adorable black Labrador Retriever from a local shelter. This little dynamo was born to work and is flying through training. She will soon be helping her Mom, who has CP, by opening doors, retrieving, carrying and assisting with vision issues. |
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Manny is a Golden Retriever donated by a local breeder. This smart and fun-loving boy has grown into a wonderful dog and will soon be assigned to his future job. He has already conquered Disney World with his Puppy Home, so future adventures will be a breeze. |
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Sam is a handsome Standard Poodle donated by a local breeder. Sam is a sweetheart, very affectionate and loving and quite a clown. This boy will soon be helping his new owner walk with stability and can also work with her wheelchair. |
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Becker is a Rough Coat Collie found at a local shelter. We have no idea why no one was looking for this gem. Becker already knew some obedience and is ready to learn more. |
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Porter and his brother Miller are Standard Poodles donated by a local breeder. What fun they have been to raise! Porter is living with a Puppy Wrangler until he is old enough to begin his more advanced training. |
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Miller and his brother Porter are Standard Poodles donated by a local breeder. What fun they have been to raise! Miller is living with a Puppy Wrangler until he is old enough to begin his more advanced training. |
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Luci is a special mix pup found at a local shelter. This bright girl is motivated and ready to learn. She is also a dedicated retriever of stolen items and is very fond of the color red. |
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Benjamin is a wonderful mix pup that was seized in an abuse case by a local SPCA. He certainly doesn't know it, and is a very happy little boy. He enjoys walks and playing fetch. He is living with a Puppy Wrangler until he is a bit older. |
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Daisy is a very cute Labradoodle pup donated by a local breeder. Her Puppy Home describes her as the Best Puppy Ever and somehow we might even believe them. |
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Cyrus and his sister Molly were found running loose and picked up by a local SPCA. Cyrus is shy and sweet, totally devoted to his trainer (until the next person comes along). |
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Molly and her brother Cyrus were found running loose and picked up by a local SPCA. Molly is outgoing and loving and will become a wonderful partner. |