Do you sometimes feel like your petβs butler and cook? Americans walk their dogs, cats and other critters, cook for them, and even celebrate their birthdays. But it turns out the benefits go both directions.…
Service Dog Etiquette A service dog out with his person is a dog at work. These animals are impressive, and itβs natural to want to give them attention. Dog lovers especially are drawn to them,…
Serving in the military is difficult. It became even more difficult for Karen Sutcliffe, the first woman to serve an active part in the Canadian infantry, not in an office position. She endured physical, sexual…
Advocates for service dogs won a round in Michigan recently. Groups representing Ehlena Fry, a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, now have the right to argue the case in court, without the need for lengthy…
A disabled person wobbly on his feet can reach out to his service dog to regain balance. Strong and well trained, these animals provide a range of physical support to their owners. Service dogs also…
βHeβs changed my life,β said television news anchor Andrea McCarren about her buddy Bunce. A service-dog-in-training, Bunce has been her companion for two years. Now Bunce is headed out to change the life of a…
Caitlin Thompson and her service dog Charlie are a team at Michigan State University. Thompson is the schoolβs facilities supervisor and also a graduate student. Β She fields about 20 questions a day about Charlie. Having…
Veteran and Her Service DogΒ Spirit is Wendy Clouserβs partner, as well as her pet. As a service dog, he helps the vet deal with PTSD and the effects of injuries. She relies on a…
In September, 2016, an Uber driver in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, refused to give a ride to a man with a service dog. Thomas Jones, with guide dog Blake, needed a lift home from the grocery store.…
David Long relies on his 11-week-old German Shepard to provide structure and consistency as he adjusts to civilian life afterΒ six years of military service, but establishing a routine will have to wait. Long is in…
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