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Caleb's Journey to his service dog

Caleb is a 12 y/o that was diagnosed about 2 years ago with the following; Pervassive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS, a form of autism), BiPolar Disorder, Sensory Integration Dsyfunction, ADHD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositioanl Defiance Disorder (ODD). Caleb has a hard time adapting to social situations and regulating his emotions in these same situations. Caleb is an animal lover and responds very well… Continue

Added by Wendy Williams on November 29, 2009 at 9:36am — No Comments

A Faithful Dog

A Faithful Dog Will Play With You And Laugh With You - Or Cry- He'll Gladly Starve To Stay With You Nor Ever Reason Why, And When You're Feeling Out Of Sorts Somehow He'll Understand He'll Watch You With His Shining Eyes And Try To Lick Your Hand. His Blind, Implicit Faith In You Is Matched By His Great… Continue

Added by Heather Pittillo on October 24, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

A good back to school evening

I just returned from a back to school night for Jamaal this evening. His is the first of three that I have to attend; "three kids, three schools, etc." I arrived late because I had to take my daughter to an appointment earlier in the evening. My oldest had gotten permission to not attend his football game so that I could go to back to school night ( I know, he's special!). I'm so glad I made it. I had been worried since there were so many things that appeared to be out of place when school star… Continue

Added by Teri Clipps on October 2, 2009 at 12:22am — No Comments

My friend Julie, who's looking for a small therapy dog

I met Julie Moran recently at a Virtual Assistants’ retreat in Phoenix. After getting to know her, I asked if she’d put together something for my blog. She’s passionate about therapy dogs, and about her Virtual Assistant business, www.delegatethedetails.com. Here’s the story of Julie and Payson, her therapy dog.… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on October 1, 2009 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Hope (For Erik, Leo, Maggie, Sam (x2), Justin, Carter, Jonathan and too many others to name...)

Do not lose hope when I seem so far away when I cannot speak, know that I still have things to say like "I love you" even if it is only a touch of my hand or brushing your face or arm as I pass I spin and hop and flap and jump and am locked within myself so deeply that i do not always acknowledge those around me I shriek I yell I rock and kick and fight against myself and everyone else... but i feel you and I know you are there- these dreams and thoughts and ideas just get trapped inside my… Continue

Added by Laura Lambert on September 15, 2009 at 11:43am — 2 Comments

First full week of middle school for Jamaal

I decided to apply to 4 Paws for a service dog for Jamaal at this time for two reasons. Number one, I kept telling my self that I needed to wait for "the right time" because we live in an apartment and I thought 'a dog needs space'. I let that one go because there really is no "right time" there is just time and it was passing away while I waited. Number two, Jamaal was getting older, looking older but in terms of his peers (kids his age who don't have a developmental disability) the gap was wid… Continue

Added by Teri Clipps on September 14, 2009 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Our Total today... !!

So excited =) Our total this morning is... $ 12,729.85 !!!! Yay!! I thought we were going to reach the mark this time. but so close!! Only 270.15 left to reach our goal!! Continue

Added by Krista Leal on September 8, 2009 at 2:31pm — 3 Comments

!st day of School for Polly

Well today is the 1st day of School for Polly with Cody. We will see how things go. They are all excited that she is coming. I'll post when we get home. Have a great day everyone. Continue

Added by Ronda McCowen on August 24, 2009 at 7:29am — 1 Comment

VOTE EVERY DAY

http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h=31291EF331F002A00DFD683FC951E674&page=1 Your vote could be the one that wins us 1 Million Dollars! Continue

Added by Karen Shirk on August 19, 2009 at 9:23am — 3 Comments

Amazing Polly

I don't know what we ever did without Polly. She stopped Cody from going out into the garage, just moments before he had a grandmal seizure. It could have been very bad if he would have went in and seized in the garage with the motorcycles in there, and other stuff in the garage that he might have falled over and gotten hurt. It just give me goose bumps to think she may not have barked on the onset of a seizure but she kept him from harms way, just moments before he went into a seizure. She is t… Continue

Added by Ronda McCowen on August 6, 2009 at 8:14am — 1 Comment

Close to goal.

So we are so close to our goal, but we are getting a little discouraged. We live in a small town that most everyone has already donated, plus being that the country is in a difficult time financially not many companies are donating. Does anyone have any ideas for hopefully finishing up the fundraising? I have really enjoyed meeting so many people during this experience, but now people are starting to get upset hearing from me. Does anyone have any suggestions? Help Please!!! Continue

Added by Robin Cottengim on August 6, 2009 at 12:43am — 9 Comments

How do you go about getting a Service dog to get in the water?

Does anyone know an easy way to get a service dog (Polly) to go in the water? I don't want to scare her, but I would love for her to get in the pool with Cody. Any ideas? Ronda Continue

Added by Ronda McCowen on July 11, 2009 at 10:16am — 1 Comment

Vote Energizer Bunny

Have you heard? I’m on the campaign trail and I need your help! It was recently announced that I’ve been selected as a finalist for a spot in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame. The Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame is a contest sponsored by Energizer that honors people who live their lives with passion, determination and perseverance. Some people tell me that I have the same kind of never-quit spirit as the Energizer Bunny. That’s why I was nominated for the Energizer Keep Going Hall of F… Continue

Added by Karen Shirk on July 3, 2009 at 10:58am — 2 Comments

VOTE TODAY

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Added by Karen Shirk on June 28, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Lacey's 4th Birthday...

Yesterday we started "gearing up" for Lacey's 4th birthday. Lindsey thinks its funny that Lacey is going to be FOUR just like her! LOL I went to petsmart yesterday and get her a bone (to help w/ her teeth)... not a Nylabone - because she doesn't like those - but a Dentabone - which she likes. I also got her a new stuft toy. I had to send it to my Mom's though- to have a "squeaker-ectomy" because (as you may/ may not know) TRACKING dogs cannot have squeaker toys. SO - we remove the squeaker and s… Continue

Added by Misty Dixon on June 18, 2009 at 10:54pm — No Comments

fundraiser success!

Well, it wasn't much, but i received a check from Pampered Chef today for $194 for Matt's SD. :) The consultant who did the fundraiser also told me that she'd give us 10% of total sales so that'll be a little over $100 more. ;-) Thinking about doing a joint fundraiser with Caliese at the 4th of July celebration. Dea Continue

Added by Dea Shatterly on June 6, 2009 at 7:17pm — 1 Comment

For Erik

(for Erik) He shrieks as he pulls up grass and delights in the feel of sun on his face and I am lost in his eyes... He touches every leaf he passes, every flower, every petal and claps with delight at the feel of the rain on his skin... He has lived a lifetime in just shy of nine years I've seen his scars and know his pain, and my heart breaks at any sadness he might know This boy with the deep brown eyes an ocean of dreams waiting just beyond the horizon... Locked inside himself and yet, h… Continue

Added by Laura Lambert on May 28, 2009 at 4:13pm — 1 Comment

www.4pawsdogs.org

Lots of changes See who is expecting (on the horizon) See all the new arrivals! Lots of updated pics on In Training. Enjoy xoxoxoxo Gracie Continue

Added by Karen Shirk on May 25, 2009 at 1:45pm — 3 Comments

Hello, I'm writing to you about a fantastic opportunity! The first ever full-length anthology of tr…

Hello, I'm writing to you about a fantastic opportunity! The first ever full-length anthology of true stories about people with disabilities and their service dogs is in the works! This exciting venture will gather writings from and about people who work with, train, breed, raise, and simply observe service dogs of all types at work. You and your clients can be part of a book that will break down barriers and replace misperceptions with the awesome reality of what service dogs and people with d… Continue

Added by Karen Shirk on May 25, 2009 at 9:13am — No Comments

The Vague "Weirdness" that is Asperger's Syndrome

I was embarassed as a young mother when elderly woman at the grocery store would stop to oogle over my son and he would only stare at them. If they dared to pat his head or hand, he would launch into a tantrum that could bring the walls down. Abandoning my cart I would man-handle him out of the store while sustaining kicks to groin. All the while, I could see on-lookers shaking their heads and staring in arrogant disapproval. We would both cry all the way home, as I wondered how I was failing my… Continue

Added by Melodie Robinson on May 21, 2009 at 3:28pm — 1 Comment

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Caleb's Journey to his service dog

Posted by Wendy Williams on November 29, 2009 at 9:36am

A Faithful Dog

Posted by Heather Pittillo on October 24, 2009 at 1:14pm

A good back to school evening

Posted by Teri Clipps on October 2, 2009 at 12:22am

My friend Julie, who's looking for a small therapy dog

Posted by Judy Vorfeld on October 1, 2009 at 9:29pm

Hope (For Erik, Leo, Maggie, Sam (x2), Justin, Carter, Jonathan and too many others to name...)

Posted by Laura Lambert on September 15, 2009 at 11:43am — 2 Comments

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www.4pawsdogs.org

Lots of changes See who is expecting (on the horizon) See all the new arrivals! Lots of updated pics on In Training. Enjoy xoxoxoxo Gracie

Created by Karen Shirk May 25, 2009 at 1:43pm. Last updated by Karen Shirk May 25.

Glossary of Disability-Related Terms

Accessible: In the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in the case of a program or activity, presented or provided in such a way that a particular individual can participate, with or without auxiliary aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible with or without adaptive computer technology.

Access barriers: Any obstruction that prevents people with disabilities from using standard facilities, equipment and resources.

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Created by Judy Vorfeld Apr 13, 2009 at 6:00pm. Last updated by Judy Vorfeld Apr 13.