Samson is a beautiful dog but his family describes him as socially awkward. When he goes to the dog park, he’d rather be by himself and observe rather than join…
Sometimes a pup needs the right playmate to come out of their shell. Samson, a service dog in training, just didn’t connect with other dogs. He took his work very…
It can be hard being away from your pet for a long period of time—especially when that pet is a service animal you rely on for your wellbeing. That was…
A performance of a musical had a very special audience recently, playing to a crowd filled with the most unexpected theatergoers… a group of dogs! (Luckily, they weren’t there to…
Service dogs can be invaluable companions to people who need them. Not only can they provide medical and emotional help, they also just make great, loyal pets, by your side when you need…
Specially-trained service dogs can be a life-changer for people in need. From providing assistance to people with disabilities or providing comfort and companionship to people with anxiety, these dogs make…
Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend… but sometimes, they’re more than that: they’re your best man. That was the case for one veteran and his beloved service dog,…
“This has been a five-year battle to try and convince the federal government that what we do every day is valuable and helps veterans,” Rory Diamond, CEO of K9s for Warriors,…
Larry is a veteran who suffers from PTSD and Sandy Girl is his emotional support dog. The two of them were in a car accident that sent Larry to the hospital where…
Truly living up to being “man’s best friend”, there are numerous benefits of service dogs that help improve the quality of life of people with specific needs. They are specially…
Andrew (AJ) Schalk, a then 16-year-old junior at Stafford High School in Virginia, gets by each day with help from his adorable service dog, Alpha. Schalk has type 1 diabetes,…
Visitors to Enfield Correctional Institution might be shocked to discover that, behind its walls, there aren’t just prisoners…but puppies, as well. America’s Vet Dogs created a very special program at…
A mom broke down in tears as her 5-year-old son, Kai, who has autism, met his new service dog for the first time. Kai has struggled to make friends due…
James Booth, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and his service dog, a Shar Pei, Pit Bull and Retriever mix, are the best of friends. They formed an extremely close bond and…
For six long months, Roi Biton has been grieving. His dog didn’t die, but he is facing the most terrifying situation of his life. Biton is a 39-year-old Israeli military…
Gizmo is a sweet, friendly, and playful little 2–year-old Shih Tzu who is more than a cherished member of Mandy Garner’s family. Mandy relies on Gizmo as her service animal,…
Paul Marinsky is devasted and mourning the loss of his wife, Brittani, after a long battle with stomach cancer. Brittani lived with a service dog she received from Starfleet Service…
For Army veteran Erick Scott, adapting to civilian life after his service was incredibly hard. His experiences in the military left him bruised and battered, both mentally and physically. To…
Samson the service dog cultivated a very dominant sense of duty ever since he was a puppy. He crushed it during his training and settled well with his owner as…
When Shauna Darcy first got Ruby, she got her as a service dog to help her cope with her anxiety, depression, and agoraphobia. From the very beginning, Ruby proved to…
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