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Trained dogs become exceptional companions for disabled
By Debra Jensen-De Hart | Beloit Daily News
July 21, 2008
Some people are born with disabilities; some people develop them later in life. Once, Bob Cline of Roscoe, was a practicing school and clinical psychologist. But then he became ill with cancer and while under treatment, suffered a stroke. Forced to retire, his life was changed forever. Mostly, his life as an independent person changed dramatically. But with the help of a special companion… MORE |
When they're more than man's best friend
By Carol MacCabe | Daily Herald
July 6, 2008
For more than a year, Nick and Colleen Breheny of Schaumburg cared for Arkoe, who joined the family when he was an 8-week-old puppy. But they didn't spoil him or treat him just like any pet. They taught him to sit, stand, shake, back up and roll - 30 commands in all. They taught him to socialize, but not in a happy, lick-your-face way… MORE |
Local schools train assistance dogs
By Tom Wissink | Oshkosh Northwestern
June 30, 2008
Paulette, Colson, Delaney and Desi are service dogs in training doing double duty in the Oshkosh Area Schools. Oshkosh North High School counselor, Mr. John Resop, has his third puppy as a volunteer puppy raiser for the California based Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Volunteers have the responsibility… MORE |
Trained canine paired with Caldwell woman
By Shannon Clayton | The Marietta Times
June 16, 2008
Canine Companions for Independence has been assisting people with various disabilities for 33 years and for Caldwell resident Kara Niswonger, the help couldn’t be more appreciated. Niswonger was born two months early and with cerebral palsy. In February of this year, she was paired with 2-year-old black lab… MORE |
Canine companion a caregiver
By Deborah Laverty | The NWI Times
June 13, 2008
Leland, a 2-year-old male Labrador/golden retriever mix, is never far from Linda Uriadko's side. The hardworking service dog assists her by opening and closing her refrigerator door, picking up her telephone and even removing clothes from the dryer so she can fold them. "He does a lot," Uriadko said… MORE |
MacArthur's furry counselor: School's facility dog is part of students' lives
By Melissa Bower | The Fort Leavenworth Lamp
April 10, 2008
Each morning when MacArthur Elementary School students arrive at the building, their favorite four-legged staff member is there to greet them. Torris, a 4-year-old Labrador/golden retriever cross, is much more than a school mascot… MORE |
A friend fur-ever: Puppy has local stop on journey to aid disabled
By John Goodall | Tribune Chronicle
March 28, 2008
Fluid dark eyes gaze sweetly from a face wrinkled by baby fat and curiosity. The golden-hued puppy has a cuddle quotient that even stuffed toys can’t match. ‘‘They are all unique. But these are probably more mild mannered than regular puppies,’’ the dog’s temporary mom, Nancy Olds of Johnson-Plank Road… MORE
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