As soon as we started puppy raising Nasreen, we could see just how sweet and attentive she was. She was unfazed when multiple kids would pet her, and crowds and loud noises didn’t bother her at all. She was very snuggly and loved to cuddle. One day we were in a crowded outdoor mall when… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Autism
Puppy Raisers Making a Difference: The Glindmeyer Family
From the moment 4 month-old Mulder romped into the room and presented both of us with the “doodle hug,” my husband and I knew we were in trouble. We told ourselves that we were going to do this puppy raising for someone else, that we would guard our hearts so that we would never have… Read more »
Puppy Raisers Making a Difference: Cessna and Alyssa
From the second I met Cessna, I was head over heels in love. Being my first 4 Paws for Ability foster, I had no idea how quickly he would become my best friend and how deeply I would bond with him. Throughout the 8 ½ half months that he lived with me, we only grew closer,… Read more »
Dogs Making A Difference: Curtiss and Bryson
July 10, 2017 – We practice tracking for a reason. This afternoon, Curtiss was put to the test. Patrick and I were doing yard work. He was watching Bryson. Or I was watching Bryson. Both of us were watching Bryson. But then, he was gone. Patrick rushed inside to search and I frantically scanned our… Read more »
Jonathan & Buddy
May 18, 2010 From Heather N., Mom to Jonathan and Buddy. Hi Everyone! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the group, but I wanted to share what a great morning we had today. I took Jonathan to the doctor and Buddy went with us. (We’ve had Buddy a year now). We were going to… Read more »
Riley & Jingle
May 22, 2010 We were in the October 2009 class, my daughter Riley is paired with Jingle, an autism service dog. Riley is almost ten and has Asperger’s and severe anxiety. Riley ran away yesterday, during a clay sculpture class. She ran screaming down a long narrow hallway that led to several places. I followed with Jingle on… Read more »
Matthew & Basil
December 18, 2010 Update by Matthew Powell’s mother. Just wanted to send you some pictures of Matthew and Basil so you can see what Basil has done for Matthew. He is out of his wheelchair now, thanks to you and Basil. Matthew was in a wheelchair when we got Basil. He (Matthew) is hearing impaired,… Read more »
Alex, Autism, and Alfalfa
The Difference a Service Dog can make, by Tom Niermann. June 2011. I have triplets. Two boys and a girl: 10 years old. Alex has Autism, moderate and is largely non-verbal. Nikki and Ryan are typical, but as any parent with an Autistic child will know, their lives are anything but. I have been a single… Read more »
You made a difference
2011. Alaska mom one year later, writing on Facebook. If you in any way donated time, money, mushed dogs, bid in the auction, did a news story, donated items, fostered a dog, trained, or helped us in any way with obtaining our service dog Juke, please know: You made a difference. You saved a family from… Read more »
Alex & Tanaka
Alex and Tanaka are doing fantastic. The bond took a while but they are now inseparable. We no longer tether them. Alex holds his leash and never lets go because he thinks Tanaka would run away. Alex’s speech has skyrocketed. He had to learn to talk clearly to give commands and that was a huge… Read more »
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