Good doggies: Canines lend aid and comfort -

Dirk was a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Vito's guardian was left unable to care for him after a car crash.

[Laurel]

Love this article and hearing about Ace's adventures!

[Mike Miller]

Although I am in Florida, nothing gives me more pleasure than working with dogs who help people. I currently an a finisher of dogs raised by the Southeastern Guide Dog Association located in Palmetto, Florida. This organization bred and trains dogs through puppy raisers and finishers. Finishers train dogs who have issues after the growth period of 16 to 18 months. If you do not have a dog, contact a guide dog association in your area to see if puppies are available. It is a service greatly appreciate by everyone in the guide dog area and a fun gift to give to your fellow man and/or women.

[Kristi]

I love this. One of my best friends has an autistic little brother, this can be hard for him. He loves Caleb and is great with him. He doesn't like when people tease Caleb. Reading this kind of stuff make me and him happy because it shows that there is hope. Dogs are great for this.

PS-did i say that Caleb has a service dog?

[nosy]

We have been involved with fidos for Freedom for about 4 years. It is an incredible organization with hundreds of dedicated volunteers. If your dog has the temperment, share the love. Dogs bring smiles to those that haven't smiled for years. Fidos has the DEAR program in many schools that have helped many children overcome their fear of reading. Other Fidos dogs, are assistance and hearing dogs that have brought freedom to those with disabilities carry on with their daily lives. The Pet boutique in annapolis is having a s special happy Hour at the Loew's hotel in Annapolis tomorrow night to benefit Fidos for Freedom. No admission charge. Just lost of dogs, some raffles and a protion of th edrink proceeds goes to the organization.Please come.