The first Swim of Summer
This was Wawona’s first time in the pool since last year where she was terrified. This year she did not want to be out. She dove in repeatedly, Of course Chloe and Sequoia love the pool already.
Thank you Tamar and Jacque for letting them spend time with their brother Soma and swim
Puppies had first nail clippings , first soft food today and formula …..
Little Ivor
This little boy started out rough. He struggled and we were not sure he would make it. We gave him three doses of puppy support enzymes in the first day and he came through and is now a chunky, feisty little boy
Shaggy is happy in his home with his sister ( well his two other sisters
Shaggy needed to re-homes due to issues beyond control. He immediately fit right into his new circumstances and will now become a service dog for a veteran. He will have several dog siblings as well including one of his own siblings. He loves playing in the rain
Maya is doing amazing with her little one. She is stopping him from running into the street. She is doing a drop and lock and bringing him back to Mama
Many parents of autistic children or children with special needs face the fear of their child eloping (bolting or running away) in public or even from their home. Many autistic children have eloped into life threatening situations within seconds of the parent turning away and many of these children have no clue of the dangers. Many time the law enforcement agencies end up getting involved and some of these children , before being found have suffered severe injury or death. More than 1/2 of the parents with children who are on the spectrum state that it is one of the most difficult disorders to deal with and often results in increased stress and frustration in the parents who feel they are fighting this alone.
Reasons for elopement in children often include the joy of exploring or escaping from situations that cause a sensory overload. It can also be the drive to go to a specific place or spot that helps them feels safe which could include parks or places with water which without supervision can result in a possible trauma, abduction or injury. Because many children on the spectrum cannot easily or verbally give their name, know their home address, phone number or explain their sensory sensitivities, it can often lead to further distress or longer periods before a child gets the services they need. Often the public who try to assist because uneducated on Autism Spectrum Disorder, more harm is done than help.
Tethering your child to a service dog can be the biggest relief for parents, therapist, and family members. Even if your child breaks from your grasp, knowing they are still attached to the dog is comforting when walking across parking lots, malls, parks, theme parks, carnivals, school events, and concerts. Most of the parents of children we deliver service dogs to state that their main concern is being abl
Maya walking with her new family. Loving it.
I am so excited as Maya Rose showed so much improvement that she was allowed to stay with her handler while he is inpatient. The staff is consistently amazed that a 21 week old pup is performing as well and already alerting to her handlers issues. This is what happens when the client puts in the time and effort as well as she boarded with us for two weeks. She goes to all groups and meetings with him and has done amazing. WTG Maya…
The pups are getting big. At 18 weeks they now weight:
Shaggy Kiowa 44.8
Wawona Lavender 42.6
Kinsley Shikma 42.0
Ace Oren 40.0
Alona Jane 38.6
Leia Cassia 37.8
Maya Rose Sakura 33.2
Sophia Lychee 31.6
Welcome to our newest members in the past three months.
Puppies at 12 weeks. All pups have a home except Mr Ace who’s handler had to give him up due to unforeseen circumstances
Puppies at 12 weeks. All pups have a home except Mr Ace who’s handler had to give him up due to unforeseen circumstances
More pics and video to follow