Transforming Lives with a Service Dog: A Journey of Resilience and Hope - Red Fern Mission

Keolanani is a single mother navigating the challenges of parenthood while pursuing a PhD, is determined to secure a better future for her children. Facing financial and emotional hurdles, including raising a child with autism and coping with the recent loss of a beloved pet, Keolanani sees a service dog as a beacon of hope and support. A service dog can offer her child companionship, emotional stability, and valuable life lessons in responsibility and resilience. Inspired by the deep bond depicted in Where the Red Fern Grows, Keolanani envisions a future where a service dog brings joy, comfort, and transformative growth to her family’s life.

Red Fern MissionJames StokesAugust 15, 2024Scholarship, Autism, Emotional Support

Best Dogs for Anxiety and Depression for Veterans: Emotional Support Animals

In summary, a Poodle, Bernedoodle, Goldendoodle, or Golden Mountain Doodle (GMD) can make a great emotional support animal for veterans with PTSD or other mental health conditions. However, it's important to understand the responsibilities that come with pet ownership and to work with a mental health professional to determine if an emotional support animal is an appropriate treatment option. It's important to understand the responsibilities that come with being a pet owner. This includes providing proper care and attention, training the animal to behave appropriately in public, and ensuring that the animal is healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations. We help get you off on the right foot with CVIs, dewormings, and Doodle School!