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The importance of pet insurance 

With pet insurance in place, owners can focus on cherishing special moments with their furry companions without the worry of unforeseen medical costs.


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Through a Dog’s Eyes

ICAN volunteer Patrick Forgey has puppy raised and furloughed service dogs-in-training for a total of 566 days and counting.

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Healing Paws

ICAN Crunchee assists patients at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana with their fine motor skills and coordination.

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Finding Hope Again

Army and Navy veteran Billy Floyd is living life again thanks to his ICAN service dog in training Bella.

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Be on the alert: check fraud is on the rise

With Giving Season quickly approaching, we want our supporters to be educated on the rise of check fraud. But rest assured, ICAN is dedicated to protecting the safety of our donors’ information

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Finding Independence

ICAN Toffee allows his client to lead a more independent life by helping pick up dropped items off the floor, pressing automatic door buttons, turning lights on and off, and more

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Partner in Healing

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

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Life-changing Impact

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.

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Inside ICAN at IU

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

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Generations of Giving

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

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Growing up an ICAN kid

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.

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Thinking ‘Outside the Box’ 

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

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Words with a Cause

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.


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Making a year-round impact

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.

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Heartwarming Traditions

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 […]

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Sean Diamond Named ADI Assessor

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 […]

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Adventures in Puppy Sitting

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!


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