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.
From Tiny Paws to Big Hearts
As a litter host, ICAN volunteer Linda Shepard has welcomed 5 litters and 36 puppies into her home.
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.
Healing Paws
ICAN Crunchee assists patients at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana with their fine motor skills and coordination.
A day in the life of a service dog in-training
Meet ICAN Pilot, a 15-month-old black Labrador retriever in training to be a service dog.
Finding Hope Again
Army and Navy veteran Billy Floyd is living life again thanks to his ICAN service dog in training Bella.
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
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
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.
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.
Inside ICAN at IU
Our dogs on furlough at IU get many experiences, including navigating large crowds, riding public transportation, and settling in lectures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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!