Service Animals & Disability

Service animals may include your neighbor's service dog, service monkeys, parrots who are trained to help individuals manage psychotic episodes, or, recently, service donkeys. Regardless of the type of service animals involved, however, people with disabilities have come to rely on professionally-trained animals to help them live more independent lives. Find out more about service animals, including service dog training and how to work most effectively with your hard-working assistant, in the following articles.

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Meet Winter, the Amputee Dolphin

Winter, the amputee dolphin, has been bringing happiness to children with disabilities for years. Found as a young dolphin, Winter was fitted with a prosthetic fin by experts in the field.

A blind dog looking up to the camera

Rolling Dog Ranch Saves Special Needs Animals

Welcome to Rolling Dog Ranch, a sanctuary in Montana dedicated to caring for animals with disabilities. These dogs, cats, and horses may have special needs, but what's most apparent is the special joy they bring to...

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