Client Impact
Service and mobility dogs empower individuals with mobility disabilities to live more independently, confidently, and fully. These highly trained partners assist with daily tasks, reduce barriers, and contribute to improved well-being and self-esteem. Facility dogs expand this impact by supporting therapeutic, educational, and social environments, positively benefiting entire communities. Here are some of their stories.
Client Stories
Brian
& Yorkie š¾
Brian suffered a severe (neck) C3-4 crushed and partially severed spinal cord from degenerative discs. He was left fully paralyzed from the neck down on his left side and partially on his right. It took almost two years for Brian...
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Cathy
& Slaight š¾
Slaight helps me with my balance, preventing me from falls and from overworking my body, making me more independent. He also helps me psychologically with his many hugs and kisses. The two of us are stronger, we have a true...
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Karen
& Lina š¾
In 2012 I was forced to resign from a teaching job that I loved, because of illness called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome which are multi system diseases that primarily affect my brain and my heart, resulting in...
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Alexa
& TJ š¾
Hi, Iām Alexa. COPE Service Dogs paired me with my dog TJ in 2022. There are not enough words to describe how amazing he is and how much he has done for me. TJ has changed my life by opening...
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Lizzy
& Henry š¾
Hi! My name is Lizzy and I was matched with Henry. Before Henry and I became a team, my disability prevented me from doing many daily tasks and I was advised by doctors that I should not be alone due...
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Angie
& Allan š¾
I have personally known Angie for just over 20 years now. We have shared a great deal in that time period. I would consider her to not just be my best friend, but as my family, my little sister. I have...
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