ICAN CC helps young patients at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital process the trauma they have experienced from both physical and sexual abuse.

ICAN Volunteer Nick Meyer attended the inaugural ICAN at the IU meeting in 2017. Little did he know that this decision would lead to a genuine passion for working with service dogs.

Our dogs on furlough at IU get many experiences, including navigating large crowds, riding public transportation, and settling in lectures. 

Sidney May, an ICAN at IU volunteer, introduced our mission to her grandmother, Marquita Kelly. Now they both volunteer and furlough together.

Olivia Goldfarb, an ICAN client and recent high school graduate, has faced the challenges of a rare genetic disorder that has affected her movement and balance since she was eight years old. Throughout her journey, she has found unwavering support from two remarkable ICAN dogs: her first, Ally, and most recently, August.

ICAN Max is a facility dog at Outside the Box (OTB), a non-profit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Author Dr. Ali Atkison has graciously committed to donating 10% of the proceeds from her new book to ICAN, and this contribution will continue for the lifetime of the book.

ICAN Board Member David Bursten supports ICAN in many ways, including making monthly donations and participating in our Heart of the Mission monthly giving campaign.

Yearly Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) Puppy Love Valentines are a longstanding tradition among many families, friends, and coworkers. Among those are the mother-daughter duo Angela […]

ICAN is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). As an accredited member, we undergo an accreditation assessment every five years to demonstrate compliance with […]

Congrats to our new service dogs!

ICAN service dogs spend approximately two years in training in order to provide independence and break barriers for children, adults, and veterans in Indiana. This training starts from birth and requires the help of many different people along the way!

For many veterans, service-related trauma significantly impacts their day-to-day activities and quality of life. With the help of a specially trained service dog, these veterans can begin to heal from their trauma, gain independence, and unleash possibilities.

Service dog training and placement is an industry that involves a wide variety of terminology that can be confusing! Keep reading to learn some common service dog terms to know.

You might have seen or heard about service dogs working in schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and courtrooms. But what exactly do they do?

Children are naturally curious and may even be excited to see a working dog, so learning how to teach kids about service dogs is important in providing respect and safety to service animal teams.

Long-time ICAN Volunteer Beverly Radloff has been involved in whelping and hosting litters since 2017. Below, Beverly tells of her experience with our whelping and litter host program, gives some insight on the process, and explains her passion toward helping ICAN achieve our life-changing mission.

Being paired with a service dog is a huge decision that can change your life forever. By reviewing these questions to ask when applying for a service dog, you can be sure that you know the most important things to consider!

Learn about the ways mobility assistance dogs can help their handler, unleash possibilities, and provide safety and independence for a client!

Seeing a service dog in public is great! It means that the dog is able to provide their handler with a new level of independence and an ability to overcome challenges. But what should you do when you see a working dog in public? Follow these service dog do’s and don’ts to ensure that you are respectful and considerate.