J-BAR #18287 5,743 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Our grandson Henry in Arkansas has seizures so a couple of years ago he ordered/qualified for a service dog from 4 Paws For Ability. Henry’s parents learned a few days ago that there will be a new member of the family in November after the dog and family train together for 2 weeks in Xenia, Ohio, beginning next week. Here is a picture of the Golden Retriever that has been specifically trained for Henry over the past two years. Comments from his trainers are heartwarming. Several dogs are trained simultaneously for each client, in case some don't work out. The final candidate is chosen just before placement with the family. Each litter of service dogs has a “theme” name; meet Weird Al from the polka litter! It’s hard to describe how excited all of us are that Al will be helping Henry. Edited November 2, 2020 by J-BAR #18287 20 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 11,990 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 1,952 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 My nephew has a seizure disorder. Most pleased you've this new family member! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michigan Slim 5,066 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I grew up with an epileptic brother. Scary stuff for sure. Glad this is available for folks. And no dog alive beats a Golden for bringing good cheer to a house. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 5,497 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Welcome, Al!! I STILL like most dogs better 'n' I like most people!!! 7 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,234 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Good for them! Tell them that while they're in Xenia, they should make the drive north on U.S. 68 through Yellow Springs to Young's Jersey Dairy for ice cream. They also do a pretty good breakfast as well. Peach's in Yellow Springs does a darn good burger also. I seldom make it all the way to Xenia, but I'm confident there is good food to be had there as well. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,889 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 That's Fantastic. It's wonderful that dogs have the ability to help folks. The cool thing is he's not some lame-brained brother-in-law that mooches money. This guy will just mooch treats and make your day better in the process. 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,889 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 34 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Welcome, Al!! I STILL like most dogs better 'n' I like most people!!! I agree 100%. Some of the best people I know are dogs. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee williams 2,315 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Ive been owned by some great dogs! Al looks like a great one! Edited October 27, 2020 by Tennessee williams I jumped the beep 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 6,325 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Congratulations on the new family member. I miss my doggie! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 1,662 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Xenia, Ohio? My 6th-great grandfather is buried there. He was 14 years old when he enlisted to fight in the American Revolution. I need to PM you and see if you have anyone in your family with my surname, because we could be cousins. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noz 1,872 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I hope Al is all he is desired to be. He could not have selected a better family to join. I hope Book, the reigning Tomcat in Henry's grandpa's house will be an adult about Al and give him a break. I hope to see Al with Henry holding on to his fur running a full speed. Can't wait to meet him. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 5,743 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 UPDATE Henry and Al met for the first time this morning. Chilling like old buddies! 11 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twelve mile REB 450 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 53 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: UPDATE Henry and Al met for the first time this morning. Chilling like old buddies! It doesn't get better than that 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 783 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Awwwwwwww! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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