Janaye Kearns, a 23-year-old girl, never had a normal life. She has a heart condition, which often leads to loss of consciousness. One of her seizures led to a traumatic…
“Pip” animated short film presented by Southeastern Guide Dogs is heartwarming tale for underdogs everywhere. Pip is the story of a small dog with a big dream—to become a Southeastern…
Living with a disability is not an easy task. The constant feeling of dependence can easily lead to depression and social isolation. “Through a Dog’s Eyes” is a documentary focusing…
Caring for a child with diabetes is a round-the-clock job, as sugar levels hitting too low means losing consciousness or even death. When 7-year-old Luke Nuttall received a type 1…
9-year-old boy, James Isaac from Wellington, New Zealand, is autistic and has acute troubles communicating with his family. To make things easier for James, his family got him an autism-assistance…
Jacob Hill needed a service dog, so his family did something very clever to help raise the $10,000 needed to get him one. Hill is affected with autism, so having…
For children with autism, the world can be a confusing place. So when something comes into an autistic child’s life that can help them make sense of things, they’re going…
Not many people know what to do when a service dog approaches them. Some may think the dog is being friendly and pet him, while others may get annoyed or…
Amidst the busy travelers, long lines, and the sights and sounds of a hectic airport, Ellie the Labrador Retriever recently caused quite the stir. The service dog went into labor,…
A camera crew traveled to the home of Erick Scott, a 16-year military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What started as a typical interview, with Erick sharing his love…
Being in the military takes a lot of strength, bravery and true grit. Some soldiers are away from their loved ones for months and sometimes even years at a time;…
David Guindon suffered a stroke, and in 2014 he got a wonderful service dog, named Zeus, to help him with everyday tasks. But tragically, Zeus wandered away from his home…
Children with autism go through a sensory overload that can be painful– both physically and mentally. What feels like a light touch to us, or sound like a soft word…
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but this incredibly gifted dog would beg to differ. Griffin the adorable golden retriever cross will do anything for disabled owner Clare…
Service dogs are trained to respond to a variety of health issues and concerns, from sudden spikes in the glucose levels of a diabetic person to the onset of an…
A woman took to Tumblr recently to share an important lesson about service dogs, and it quickly went viral. A lot of people don’t know this, so it’s information that needs to…
All across the world, people with disabilities and diseases rely on dogs for support. There are separate classifications that are used to define service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support…
Service dogs play a very vital role in a disabled person’s day to day life. That is why one should not pet or play with a service dog, lest they…
To understand why dogs are so incredibly gifted at sniffing out medical conditions (not to mention drugs, explosives, lost humans, and, of course, cats) you have to fully appreciate the…
Hugs and human touch are things that some kids on the autism spectrum can’t handle. Can you imagine being a parent and being unable to embrace or comfort your child?…
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