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Turning Tragedy into Triumph

Recently retired Jean Cranfill has become a full-time volunteer furlougher, and calls it "the best retirement gig ever."

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Teacher’s Pet

Long-time educator and ICAN volunteer Jeff Harrison teaches life lessons to children with the help of service dogs in training.

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Small but Mighty

Veteran and ICAN client Suzanne Smith's five-pound Yorkie proves dogs of all sizes can be service dogs.

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Swinging With The Big Dogs

Teenager and ICAN volunteer Kendall Stuckey has raised nearly $40,000 for local veterans in need of service dogs.


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Finding Purpose

Our proven prison program helps our incarcerated trainers learn the skills they need to successfully return to the community.


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Unleashing Potential

ICAN Basil is helping students at Rosa Parks Elementary School develop a love of learning.


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The Gift of Clare

ICAN Clare has become "the social bridge" for her client Kendall Spilker, encouraging him to try new things.


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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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