Discover the life-changing bond between children with autism and their service dogs in a new documentary.
Tag: Service Dog
Restoring the Spark of a Veteran
December 18, 2024Disclaimer: This article discusses military sexual trauma (MST) and its effects on veterans. The content may be triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling with MST, please consider reaching out to a mental health professional … Read more
Three Kids, One Dog, and a Ripple of Hope
December 10, 2024When Kaylie, a mother of three, began navigating life with her children: Wesley (5), Logan (10), and Lilyanne (15), all on the autism spectrum—she knew creativity and resilience would be key. Together with her husband, Scott, Kaylie developed strategies to … Read more
Onward with Rosie O’Donnell: Autism Service Dogs
February 14, 2024Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canine’s Autism service dog graduate, Rosie O’Donnell, shares her experience with the nonprofit and what autism service dogs can do, not only for the child with autism but for the entire family. Learning … Read more
Olive’s Journey: A Symphony of Hope in Autism Parenthood
December 26, 2023Greetings, When my son, Jaxx, was born, I didn’t know much about parenting, let alone raising a child with Autism. Initially, what seemed like normal baby behavior turned out to be stemming—repetitive movements or sounds. I didn’t realize at the time, … Read more
Rekindling Hope: A Veteran’s Journey with her Service Dog
December 12, 2023There is no greater joy than watching my son and service dog playfully chase each other around the trampoline in our backyard. Not too long ago, this was a moment I couldn’t enjoy. As a proud veteran who served our … Read more
Support Veterans and their service dogs. Sign the Petition!
November 21, 2023A petition has been started on Change.org that aims to provide veterans and their service dogs with support when applying for the Service Dog Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit (VHIB) within the Veterans Administration (VA) Offices. Sign the petition to urge the VA to establish … Read more
GDA|TLC offers veterinary care for the lifetime of our Service Dog teams
January 6, 2023Guide Dog Graduate Derek Rabelo visits the GDA|TLC Campus. Did you know one of the perks of graduating from GDA|TLC is having access to our veterinary clinic for the lifetime of the team? Guide dog graduate Derek Rabelo is usually … Read more
Fiji, a Facility Dog
December 7, 2022The first six months at Mobile County courthouse Meet Fiji, a facility dog who works in the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office at the Mobile County courthouse. Fiji is trained to do specific, skilled tasks in various situations within the … Read more
We’re Celebrating World Autism Month!
April 4, 2022World Autism Month is celebrated every April, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Our goal is to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Here are a few facts that … Read more
