Fall 2024 Team Training and Graduation
We are thrilled to share that six of our service dogs in training were paired with their FURever clients at the beginning of November 2024.
Four dogs participated in Team Training with their new clients at Pendleton Correctional Facility.
The other two had been working side by side with their client for the past one to two years at our Fort Wayne location and have officially met the requirements to become graduate service dogs.
We can’t wait to see these incredible dogs unlock their clients’ potential and assist them in achieving independence.
Put your paws together for our newest partnerships:
Deborah & ICAN Cuppa
Deb and ICAN Cuppa
Cuppa will work as a mobility assistance dog for Deborah, who lives with Cerebral palsy, a challenging neurological condition that impacts her movement and balance. Cuppa will provide support to Deborah by fetching items, seeking help, opening doors, and performing other tasks, empowering her to live a more independent life.
Christy & ICAN Hopper
Christy & ICAN Hopper
Hopper will work as a facility dog with Christy at Center Grove Community School Corporation in Greenwood, IN, where he will be lending a helping paw to students of all ages. He will empower students with emotional and social learning, offer life lessons, and use positive social cues such as bumps, bows and secrets.
Melissa & ICAN Dunkin
Melissa & ICAN Dunkin
Dunkin will serve as a facility dog with Melissa at Western Primary School in Russiaville, IN. His main role will be to support children in kindergarten through second grade. He will demonstrate cues for them such as reading flashcards, making visits, and offering hugs to inspire the kids to enjoy learning.
Shannon & ICAN Beck
Shannon & ICAN Beck
Beck will work as a facility dog with Shannon at Irvington Community Schools in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, Beck will provide valuable support to students in both middle school and high school. Beck will act as a bridge between the students and the school staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Suzanne & ICAN Dobby
Suzanne & ICAN Dobby
Dobby will work as a psychiatric service dog to assist Suzanne, a military Veteran, in managing her Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety. Dobby has been trained to find the nearest exit in crowded spaces for Suzanne when she starts to feel overwhelmed, as well as provide deep pressure therapy, wake alert during nightmares, and interrupt flashbacks.
DAVID & ican TURK
Turk will work as a psychiatric service dog and will provide invaluable support to David, a military Veteran, enabling him to lead an independent life. Turk has been trained to recognize signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety in David. When necessary, Turk will alert or interrupt David, helping to provide him with an alternative focus and crucial support.
