WORCESTER, MA – A dog can make a big difference in a kid’s life — but having a canine companion can be a life-changing event for a child with a disability who gets paired with a trained service dog.
Matthew has Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition that makes it difficult and terrifying to go out in public and interact with people. After he received his service dog, “Quincy,” the 8-year-old started coming out of his shell and his precocious intelligence began to shine. “I love my dog because he helps me with a lot of things that sometimes I can’t control,” said Matt. “Sometimes I’m crying in a crowd, and Quincy helps me a ton by licking and kissing me so I feel better. He helps me talk to people.” Continue reading Help Canines for Disabled Kids earn a $1,000 Grant→
This is one family who is extra glad they brought a dog into their family. A few weeks after bringing Pinky home, Richie, a 9-year old who is allergic to bees, was outside playing with the dog when he was stung by a couple of bees. Problem is, the bees were part of a large swarm and could have caused a major problem for Richie. Continue reading 18-Week Old Puppy Saves Young Boy from Swarm of Bees→
Today’s the fourth day of 2014, so I’m guessing most of us have already broken our resolutions. If you could force your dog to make a resolution and keep it, which one would it be?
Yesterday’s Friday Funny photo pictured a young child using the dog as a chair. I’m not sure my dogs would let ANY of my kids get that close to them. How does it work at your house?
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Photo: Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Police Working Dog FoundationYesterday I posted a picture of a police dog saying goodbye to his partner who had been killed in the line of duty. It seems only fitting that today I post about officers saying goodbye to a K-9 partner who had to be put down. Continue reading True American Hero→
If you’re one of the few people on the planet who hasn’t yet “liked” the Brimfield Police Department’s Facebook page, here’s what you’re missing. (Note: Brimfield is a very small town in Northeastern Ohio, yet their page has more likes than most major metropolises. A big reason why is posts like this one from Chief Oliver.) Continue reading A few thoughts on police dogs→
Such a sweet story from Guideposts via the Huffington Post:
Casey wasn’t the most popular dog in her owner Carol Baird’s neighborhood of Dalton, Ga. A huge, burly Alaskan malamute, she had a heart of gold but a nose for trouble. Continue reading Casey: A Gift from Heaven→
Milo, the cute little terrier in this picture, has been best friends with Eddie, the Labrador, since both began living with Angie Baker-Stedham in Cardiff, England. When Eddie began to lose his sight last year, Milo stepped right up to provide assistance without any training at all. Continue reading Milo-n-Eddie→
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WORCESTER, MA – A dog can make a big difference in a kid’s life — but having a canine companion can be a life-changing event for a child with a disability who gets paired with a trained service dog.
