In June, Jennifer Pegram got her “sidekick” Leonard, a service dog, to assist with her mobility. She has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her movement, balance and coordination. In the just ...
Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.
Seven dogs graduated from the New Life K9s training program at the California Men's Colony on Thursday. The dogs are trained by inmates at the prison for about two years, learning how to be service ...
Incarcerated trainers in the Helping PAWS program at Logan Correctional Center raise puppies that will later work as mobility assistance dogs.
Air Force Veteran Henry J. Ham II share his experience with his service dog, Trip, which was provided to him for free thanks ...
THOMSON, Ill. — Soon, incarcerated men at FCI Thomson will have the chance to train service dogs for veterans. The new program, called "Pawsitive Paws Dog Training" is set to begin in January, ...
Lawmakers in Washington have cut federal funding for service dogs that are trained for veterans. A North Dakota organization ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -There’s a new, four-legged face on Belmont University’s campus. Though he may be small now, he’s preparing to make a big difference in someone’s life as a service dog. “Paddy” ...
IT’S A PROGRAM TRULY GIVING PUPS A NEW LEASH ON LIFE AS THEY WALK THE CORRIDORS OF LOUISIANA PRISON. YEAH. THE PARTNERSHIP, A COLLABORATION WITH THE SPCA, THE DOG SCHOOL AND THE LOUISIANA CORRECTIONAL ...