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Australian Support Dogs, Sydney
Australian Support Dogs Inc. is a group, set up in Mona Vale, NSW with very similar objectives to ASDOGS (NQ) Inc. to supply trained Assistance Dogs to people with disabilities.
Assistance Dogs International
Established in 1987 and based in the USA, Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) is a coalition of members representing organisations and individuals training and placing Assistance Dogs. ADI tries to promote standards of excellence in all areas of Assistance Dog programs worldwide.
Canine Partners for Independence
Based in Hampshire, UK, Canine Partners for Independence aims to train at least 20 dogs a year to help people who are disabled and usually wheelchair users.
International Association of Assistance Dogs Partners (IAADP)
A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs.
Assistance Dogs Australia
Assistance Dogs Australia was established as a non-profit organisation in 1996 with a committed Mission: to enhance the quality of life for people with physical disabilities
Assistant Dog Institute
ADI, a 501 C3 non-profit corporation, is dedicated to advancing the relationship between people and dogs. Through our college programs and research we enable individuals and organizations worldwide to be more productive in pursuing dog-related careers and to be more effective in “helping dogs help people”.
Service Dogs and More!
This site is dedicated to my first Service Dog, Tyler, who after five years of working for me, had to be retired due to medical problems. This is our last picture with Tyler before he was given back to his trainer and retired at her home.
Wikipedia - Assistance Dogs
A service dog is a type of assistance dog that is specially trained to help people who have disabilities other than visual or hearing impairment. Examples of these include psychiatric service dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and seizure response dogs.
Delta Society
The Delta Foundation was established in 1977 in Portland, Oregon, under the leadership of Michael McCulloch, MD. Delta's first president was Leo K. Bustad, DVM, PhD, dean of a veterinary college and a pioneer in human-animal bond theory and application. Delta's founders wanted to understand the quality of the relationship between pet owners, pets, and care givers, both human and veterinary, (hence the "delta" name based on this triangle).
Animal Health Foundation
The Animal Health Foundation is a "501c-3 not for profit" organization sponsoring a variety of projects that promote animal well being and the human/animal bond. The companionship of a dog or cat, communicating with a horse, and observing the fascinating behavior traits of wild animals are all priceless gifts.