It’s a new week, and we’re here, like always, with a brand newsletter with happenings from around the country. This week, CertaPet brings you news items from Connecticut and Michigan. So, let’s get down to the stories without wasting any more time.
Quincy Family Manage To Get A Service Dog For Their Son After A Long Struggle
As popular as the concept of Service Animals has become, getting one can still be quite an uphill battle.
Sam Fehan, a 13-year-old from Quincy, Connecticut, has Down Syndrome and other special needs. The teenager has difficulties getting his point across to his family, friends, and teachers.
Beth Fehan, Sam’s mom, contacted Educated Canines about a Service Animal for her son almost two years ago. She stated she wanted to give Sam the opportunity to be independent as his brothers graduated and moved away from home. She thought having a constant and helpful companion might help Sam achieve that.
Educated Canines helps train dogs for people with physical disabilities, autism, and other needs. However, the agency had never trained a canine for anyone with Down Syndrome. Thankfully, the agency’s co-founder, Lu Picard, was on board with getting Sam a Service Animal right from the beginning.
Nonetheless, the Fehan’s went through a long and laborious process of getting a Service Animal for their son. From application processes to a doctor’s note and fundraisers, the family went all out to help Sam get the perfect companion.
Their efforts finally paid off four weeks ago when Sam was introduced to Faith, his Labrador Service Canine. The family has also made sure to appreciate their neighbors and community for being generous in fundraising and helping gather the requisite $25,000 to help Sam get the kind of companion he deserves in Faith.
Source: The Patriot Ledger
Volunteers Gather To Search For Missing Emotional Support Dog In Clarkston
Shirley Rogan, a Clarkston, Mich. resident, recently lost her emotional support dog. Milo, an 11-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, went missing from Ms. Rogan’s yard more than a month ago.
Ms. Rogan, who suffers from multiple health concerns, has reached out to a pet-rescue volunteer service to help search for her beloved canine. Since Milo’s disappearance, she’s been having trouble eating and sleeping.
On the other hand, the rescue service claims they’ve all but exhausted all search efforts and that the missing signs they put up keep being removed.
This is one case where the power of social media can work for something good. The volunteer pet rescue service has reached out to WXYZ Detriot to spread the news of Milo’s disappearance.
Source: WXYZ
CertaPet’s Thoughts on This Week’s News
Service and Emotional Support Animals can be vital to their owners’ existence. While the community has done much to promote the cause and raise awareness, perhaps it’s time we take the initiative one step further and think up ways to make the process of getting Service Animals and ESAs easier. Just something to think about over the holidays.
If you’re living with a mental illness, getting an emotional support animal could really help your recovery. These loving animals could ease your symptoms and help you live a happier, fuller life. If you’re ready to start the process, take our 5-minute pre-screening test for free. We’ll connect you with a licensed mental health professional, who will have a consultation with you. Then, if you qualify, you’ll get your ESA letter in no time.