Boy With Autism Never Let Anyone Touch Him, Then He Meets His New Service Dog
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…
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?…
Dogs are amazing animals. Not only do they have distinct personalities and unwavering loyalty to their owners, but they can actually help those who are suffering medically and need to improve.…
Army sergeant Tom Hansen looks nervous. He’s at the airport in Boise, Idaho, awaiting the arrival of an Army buddy he hasn’t seen in two years. “It’s like a part…
This service dog is truly a loyal one. One German Shepherd, who is also a service dog, made the local headlines when he became unable to see his owner for days.…
92-year-old Annabelle Weiss and her service dog, Joe, are absolutely inseparable. At the age of 20, Weiss enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where she served for two years as a…
We have had dogs as our loyal companion and fellow soldier in combat for more than 15,000 years, reported by Military History Now. They’re loyalty and unconditional love have saved countless…
There are dogs who play ball, dogs who chase cats and dogs who catch Frisbees. But near San Diego there is Ricochet, a 3-year-old golden retriever who catches waves and…
Some start-up companies have been known to offer faithful pet owners a bring-your-pet-to-work day every once in a while as a lifestyle perk, but there’s a Lowe’s in Abilene, Texas…
A United States war veteran was left with a big grin and a few wet kisses on his face after being surprised with a service dog during a New York…
Clay Luthy is a disabled veteran once desperate to find work. He wanted to stay busy, and he wanted to contribute. But his service dog, Charlotte, is his necessary and…
A yellow lab named Taylor, a.k.a “Tay-Tay” and “Prince Taylor,” served her country in not one, but two deployments. She was so good at her job protecting fellow soldiers that…
Dogs change lives. They sometimes aren’t aware of the impact they make, but to me, that makes it so much more genuine. Without knowing their dependability and asking for nothing…
Dogs aren’t just amazing pets and companions — they are so helpful in many other roles. Since dogs have excellent senses of smell and incredible instincts, we use them to help…