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Healing Paws

A few months after ICAN client Jeff was partnered with his psychiatric service dog Nana, he reconnected with Nana’s former sponsors, Rebecca Bolon and David Padrick. Having generously supported Nana during her two years of training, they were delighted to witness the positive impact she has had on Jeff’s life.

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MAX-imum Joy

Over a year after ICAN client Michelle was paired with her facility dog Max, a touching reunion took place with Max’s former sponsor, ParkIndy. Having generously supported Max throughout his two years of training, ParkIndy was thrilled to see the remarkable difference he has made in the lives of participants at Outside the Box.

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Unleashing New Abilities

Fifteen months after ICAN client Kevin was matched with his service dog Dolly, they had a heartfelt reunion with Dolly's former sponsors, Lynn and Joe Newkirk. The Newkirks had generously supported Dolly during her two years of training and were overjoyed to witness the profound impact she had made on Kevin's life.

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Dedicated to service

In 2023, Amy Johnson and her family had recently lost their beloved dog, Harrison, after 13 years together. Amy knew she wasn’t ready to get another pet dog, but she missed the presence of a dog in her home. That’s when her coworker suggested she look into volunteering with ICAN. After some research, Amy knew she wanted to start volunteering right away. 

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Litter legacy

As a lifelong dog lover, Deb Buergler’s passion for puppies runs deep. She has always been surrounded by dogs, many that have had litters, and over the years, she and her daughters became skilled on the ins and outs of puppy care. This sparked Deb’s desire to continue the experience with her grandchildren. And so, Deb’s role as an ICAN Litter Host began.

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Spreading joy year-round

After a successful 30-year career in corporate medical sales, Annie Jansons was ready to find something new to occupy her time. In 2013, she discovered ICAN after seeing a fundraising promotion at a restaurant.  

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Unleashing new potential 

For 40 years, Bob Monday dreamed of training dogs to help others, and in 2016 when he retired, that dream finally became a reality when he found ICAN.

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What is Team Training?

When an ICAN dog is ready to graduate, there’s a lot for their new client to learn. And who better to teach them everything about their new service dog partner than the people who know the dog best – the incarcerated handlers who have spent approximately two years training them.  

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A Tail of Redemption 

Chrystal Sizemore’s story is one of hope, second chances, and a determination to make a difference in her community. But her journey began in the most unlikely of places – a prison. 

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Fur-ever love

For ICAN supporters Doug and Lynettetheir love story began with their shared love of dogs – a passion that continues to shape their lives today.  

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Love, paws, and purpose 

For Julie and Nick, their love story began seven years ago with a shared commitment to the ICAN mission – a bond that continues to shape their lives together today.

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Ray of Hope

Meet ICAN Rainier: a facility service dog at Community Hospital Anderson. 

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ICAN participating in Indianapolis Gives

The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is thrilled to participate in the first-ever Indianapolis Gives, a 10-day online giving challenge hosted by Indianapolis Monthly and sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.

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ICAN Holiday Giving Guide 2024

Searching for a unique holiday gift that also supports an important cause? Look no further than ICAN! This season, give your loved ones a thoughtful gift that will not only bring joy but also help us make a real impact in the lives of our clients and those waiting for the life-changing gift of a service dog.

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ICAN launches first community training program

Having already successfully placed over 300 assistance dogs with Hoosiers in need, ICAN is gearing up to showcase for the community exactly what it takes to train a service dog with the launch of its first-ever Apprenticeship and Training Program.  

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