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Rescued from death row by a prison rehabilitation program designed to assist former inmates learn about how to care for themselves and someone else, and reintegrate into society, Gander is a true from rags to riches story.  Gander has been given the AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence, and has the thanks of many people that he’s helped keep alive and save over the years.

After the inmate Gander had been paired with was released back into society, she credits him with keeping her alive and focused in a truly trying time for her.  After that, gander got further training as a service dog in Colorado.  He was given then to Vietnam Vet Lon Hodge.

Hodge suffered through years of PTSD and autoimmune mobility issues.  Things like crippling depression, panic attacks and mentally reliving the horrors of war took their toll on Lon.  High blood pressure, even at rest, was also another big problem, but within two weeks of being with Gander, things were looking up.  His at rest heart rate dropped significantly from 120 beats per minute to 80.  A big success.  Now, things like social gatherings and interacting with the community are not as hard, and it’s all thanks to Gander.

Lon and Gander have started their own foundation to raise awareness about PTSD and the high rate of suicide amongst veterans.  The Service Dog Education and Assistance Foundation’s aim is to show the often life changing effects service and therapy dogs have in the lives of trauma survivors.  Together, they have been to over 300 schools, nursing homes and veteran’s gatherings spreading the word to the world.

One could say that Gander has positively affected the lives of many people.  Lon knows that every interaction Gander has with someone leaves its mark on them, the same way it did for him.  Gander hasn’t just saved his life, but many lives in this process, and Lon couldn’t be prouder of his best mate.

You can get more info on Lon and Gander by visiting their Facebook page.  You can even become friends with him there, and get updates on all of his adventures and read stories of just how awesome Gander is.  Just click here.

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Sadly, at nine years of age, Sgt. Canvas developed a sever spinal injury that caused her a great deal of pain. Although Moseley didn’t want to let go of his best friend, he knew putting her to rest would ease her pain even though it would break his heart in the process. When the town’s people caught wind of this, the entire community came together to pay tribute to this great dog that was not only a true best friend, but a brave soldier. Take a look at Sgt. Canvas’ special goodbye tribute:

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The human society was considering the option of euthanizing him because there wasn’t anything they could do for the poor senior dog. But just like an angel sent from above, a kindhearted man stepped in and saved Keebler. Mark Robinson, president of Handicappedpets.com, heard of Keebler’s story. Handicappedpets.com provides products, services, and support to pets with special needs. Mr. Robinson gave Keebler the wheelchair and the gear that he needed to get him up and running! Watch the heartwarming video below!

Keeble will have his eye surgery soon. His GoFundme page has reached over $3400. That’s so much more than their $2500 goal!

A big thank you to Mr. Mark Robinson and to all those who donated and helped Keebler with his recovery! We hope Keebler will find the perfect, loving home that he deserve!

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A building security guard spotted the stray dog. The pet was completely filthy and looking for a cool spot to take a break from the current heat wave felt in the city. The kind man couldn’t take the dog home, nor could he allow him inside his work place, but wanting to do something nice for the pet, he decided to give him a refreshing bath.

With the help of a passerby, the dog received the best bath ever. The four-legged friend seemed happy to have two people show him kindness. The dog cooled down and learned what it felt to be cleaned and loved for the very first time.

“That was a beautiful gesture these two men did,” said Luis Garay Barbarán who posted the images online for his community to see.

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