What A Difference A Year Makes: SJS Puppy

In 2024, SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence by aiding with the individual's daily needs.

SJS was tasked with naming a puppy born to a litter at The Ability Center. We recently visited Lira, who has grown by leaps and bounds. While still early in her training, we are hopeful that she will remain on track to become a service dog, skilled companion dog, or school facility dog. Training and placement is usually completed by age 2.

The trainers are gifted specialists and do a phenomenal job. The Ability Center is always grateful for the volunteers who step up to foster the dogs. Their need for volunteers never ends.

We are lucky to have such a great organization in our area. To find out more about The Ability Center, you can visit abilitycenter.org.



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