Summer 2024 Team Training
We are thrilled to share that six of our service dogs in training were paired with their FURever clients at the end of July 2024.
These dogs will participated in Team Training with their new clients at the Indiana Women’s Prison.
We can’t wait to see these incredible dogs unlock their clients’ potential and assist them in achieving independence.
To honor these partnerships, we will host a formal graduation ceremony in November 2024 for the summer class and upcoming fall class. A date and location will be announced soon.
Put your paws together for our newest partnerships:
Thomas & ICAN Billy Joel
Thomas and ICAN Billy Joel
Billy Joel will work as a psychiatric service dog and assist Thomas, a Vietnam Veteran, in living an independent life. Billy Joel will recognize signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Thomas and alert/interrupt him, providing Thomas with an alternative focus.
Lauren & ICAN Pilot
Lauren & ICAN Pilot
Pilot will work as a facility dog at Mill Creek Elementary School in Clayton, IN, where he will help students with reading and social support. Lauren plans to make Pilot the school’s mascot to inspire students to “pilot” their way to success.
Zailey & ICAN Rab
Zailey & ICAN Rab
Rab will work as a mobility assistance dog for 15-year-old Zailey, who has arthrogryposis, a rare condition that limits muscle growth. Rab will help by picking up items, getting help, opening doors, and more, enabling Zailey to lead a more independent life.
Emily & ICAN Ranger
Emily & ICAN Ranger
Ranger will work as a facility dog with Emily at Trailside Elementary School in Zionsville, IN, and support students in their emotional and social learning journey while acting as a bridge between the students and the staff.
Tyler & ICAN Spencer
Tyler & ICAN Spencer
Spencer will work as a facility dog with Tyler at Creekside Elementary School in Plainfield, IL. His role will involve serving as the official morning greeter, providing deep pressure therapy to calm students when they get overstimulated, and rewarding appropriate behaviors with one-on-one time playing ball or just cuddling.
Amy, Meredith & ICAN Rigby
Rigby will work as a facility dog with Amy and Meredith at St. Roch Catholic School in Indianapolis, IN. He will empower students with emotional and social learning, offer life lessons, and use positive social cues such as bumps, bows, secrets, reading flashcards, visits, and hugs.
