5 Assistance Dogs Who Are True Heroes
by Laura Cross
Published on August 08, 2012
It takes a certain personality to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, never complain and never get paid. We call this type a hero, and there are lots of dogs who fit the bill. Assistance dogs help individuals with physical and mental disabilities, and their tireless efforts greatly improve the quality of life for their humans. This week, these special canines, along with their puppy raisers and trainers, are getting well-deserved recognition through International Assistance Dog Week (IADW).
In honor of IADW, here are five assistance dogs who have made a huge difference in their owners’ lives and deserve the highest recognition for all their hard work.