our SUCCESS STORIES

Theo found his forever home with the Storer family of St. Marys, Ohio. His handler, Jess, will complete his CGC and therapy training. Theo is beginning to work in local nursing homes and hospitals, visiting those who would benefit from the love and comfort that therapy dogs provide. Theodore will be representing the "Anything is Pawsable" program during these visits. He will continue to come to K9to5 Doggy Daycare to play with his friends on a regular basis. He was trained by Jess and donated in June of 2020. 

 Tucker was placed with the Keenan family of Cleves, Ohio. Abby, 24 year old daughter of Janet and John Keenan, has autism and finds great joy and comfort in her new best friend. Abby loves to take him on walks, go to the dog park, and stick her feet in the pool as Tucker splashes around. Tuckers' addition to the Keenan family eases some of Abby's stress, teaches her life skills, expands her communication skills, and assists in improving and increasing her social interactions. Tucker was trained by Lexi and donated in July of 2020. 

 Wallen was placed with the Gratsy family of the Dayton area. He is incredibly happy with his new home with Andrew, Kara, and their adorable kids! Wallen will provide this family with emotional support to aid areas of stress and PTSD in their foster children, as well as using his alerting skill to provide necessary assistance. We all feel that Wallen will continue to be an amazing, loving, and helpful addition to their family. He was trained by Kylee and donated in June of 2020, and passed his CGC test in July of 2020. 

 Frankie found his forever home with the Dicke family of Mendon, Ohio. Zachary Dicke is the second oldest of four children. He is an 18 year old senior in high school with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Zach has been chair bound since the age of 11.5.  Frankie gives Zach a best friend at home and will provide emotional support during doctors visits. He will also help alert the family when Zach needs help. Frankie was trained by Mackenzie and donated in July of 2020. 

This precious mini bernedoodle was discounted to us by Southern Sweet Paws of New Philadelphia, Ohio to assist us in making a dream come true! She was donated to Lexi Rammel of St. Marys, Ohio. Lexi is a 15 year old girl with Ewing Sarcoma Cancer. Presley will be helping Lexi cope with ongoing chemo treatments and recovery. Presley brings comfort and motivation to her handler when she needs a pick me up and accompanies her to all of her treatments, appointments, and even to school!   

 Boston is a male golden-labradoodle who was donated to us at 8 weeks old by Erin Chrisman of Montezuma on February 26th, 2021. Boston was  donated to Chad Sapp and his family at the end of his training with us.  He will be accompanying Chad to work for Mercer County Educational Services when he is not at home with Chad, his wife, and their two daughters. Boston greets all the kids at school and helps them through the frustrations they encounter during class with his calming presence. 

 Percy is a St. Berdoodle who was donated to us at 13 weeks old by Candy Prowant of Wapak. Perseus was donated on February 26th, 2021. He is being trained for therapy work in rehab centers. He has been paired with Kristin, one of our full time trainers to start bringing comfort and happiness into people's lives while living happily with his family. 

 Lilly is a female Golden Retriever who was discounted to us by Renee Kelch of Cloverdale, Ohio. She found her forever home with Brandon. Brandon is a Navy veteran who suffers from PTSD. Therefore, Lilly will provide emotional support for Brandon and will accompany Brandon to his doctor and counseling appointments. Lilly is trained in deep pressure therapy and behavior interruption. Lilly has already provided great amounts of joy and companionship to her family and everyone she meets. 

  Samoa is a female bernedoodle that was donated to us by Melissa Winner of Bellefontaine, Ohio at 12 weeks old on July 19th. This lovely canine was donated to Jill Applebee In November of 2021. Jill works for a middle school in an at-risk community and Sami accompanies her to work, brightening the day of all of her students. Samoa makes her rounds through the classroom daily and receives lots of hugs, pets, and treats throughout her day. Not only does she bring tons of happiness and compassion to the classroom setting, she also provides Jill with a best friend at home that motivates her every day. 

Oreo is another one of Poppi and Johnny's aussiedoodle puppies born through our Pawsatively Perfect Poodles and Doodles Program. He is being trained as a service dog for Nate Angell of Sidney, Ohio. Oreo is being trained to pass his CGC so he can accompany Nate to public places that he often feels extreme amounts of discomfort and distress. He will also learn behavior interruption and deep pressure therapy to stop and de-escalate any issues that Nate may face.