Success Stories: Our Furkids
Every dog that comes through our doors brings their own history, challenges, and potential. Whether they graduate as a service dog or thrive as a beloved family companion, each one earns the title of “Furkid.”
Their victories — big or small — are the heart of our mission and the proof that rescue, rehabilitation, and purpose can change a life.
Tyler
Tyler is a rescue who is fully fledged as a service dog now. He found his forever home with a very special boy, and the two of them have built a profound bond.
Buttercup
Buttercup is also a rescue who came from animal control She is now a fully trained service dog who helps her person deal with PTSD, anxiety, and seizures.
KC
KC is another dog who needed to find a home more suited for a high drive GSD. He is currently in residence at Francie's home and is learning to get along with other dogs! He is in training as a service dog and is awaiting his perfect family to find him.
UPDATE: KC is a service dog for a veteran. He is with his family & love his veteran! <3
Dutch
Dutch is a puppy who needed a rehome when his owners couldn't deal with his high drive. He has found his place as a seizure alert and assist dog for Evelyn.
Ryder
Ryder is a special case. He came to us from a bad situation and clearly had suffered abuse. Ryder is currently in residence at Francie's home and is learning more and more every day how to trust, and how to just be a dog.
Update: Ryder is in his forever home!
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Bella
Clearly, Bella is not a German Shepherd Dog, but the good Lord decreed that she should come to us to find her place in this world! As it turns out, she isn't happy as a service dog. So, she has gone to California to train with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation! We are so excited for her future.
Presley
This little furry bundle of love is Presley! He is learning to become a seizure alert and assistance dog for his very special little girl.
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Creed
This is Creed, a beautiful long-haired Belgian Shepherd. He is now paired up to be a BattleBuddy with a veteran! Those two are inseparable!!
Ace
This is Ace, with his little girl, Kateyln. Ace is a former seeing-eye dog from Maine! He helped Katelyn with her own vision problems, and he was her constant companion. We had very little work to do with this smart guy. His pace was too slow for his handler in Maine, and she kindly donated him to us. We saw only wonderful things with these two!
Rest in Peace, big guy. <3
Jack-Jack
Jack-Jack is a new intake that came to us as a seizure from another county. He is just a young boy! He had no training at all-he wasn't even house trained! However, he is super smart and extremely cuddly.
Update: Jack-Jack has found his place as a diabetic alert dog and is in his permanent home with handlers and a new sister!
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Kredo
Kredo just came to us from another county. He is a huge boy who is under the age of two--which means he is still growing! Kredo is a smart, friendly boy who is loving his new life as a family dog, and we just know he is going to make an awesome addition to someone's home.
**Update: Kredo is in his forever home! He is an amazing seizure alert and assist dog! He was born to be his little boy's Service Dog. <3
Finn
Finn is a five-month-old doll of mixed ancestry. She was rescued from animal control. She passed a service dog assessment with flying colors. She has a truly gentle disposition. Her future is very bright, and she is excelling in her work with her forever girl!
Rosie
This is Rosie! She is a Pyredoodle--that's a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Great Pyrenees. She was donated to us by a breeder, and she is being raised by us and will be a great service dog for someone. ******Rosie has found her calling as a therapy and emotional support dog at a halfway house.
Prince
Prince is a chocolate lab who was rescued from a heartbreaking situation by a kind hearted young man. He found us at just the right moment and is now in the home with a very special person who needed him as much as he needed them.
Bella (the second)
Bella is new to our program. She is currently in foster care and waiting for a spot to open up at our training facilities.
**Update: Bella is in her forever home as a well-trained pet! She is loving her life!
Dozer
Dozer was an owner surrender at our local humane society. He is currently living in the southern pack and learning how to be a dog. He spent a lot of time by himself, and he didn't even know his name! However, he has various issues yet is very smart. His future is bright!
Update: Dozer is now in a loving home with three other German Shepherds and a wonderful owner.
Brandy
Brandy was surrendered directly to us by her owner. Brandy went to live with an amazing family with 4 kids and has profoundly bonded with their kids! She is spoiled rotten and loved as she should be.
Lana
Lana is the head of our socialization program! She is her Momma's right-hand! She educates puppies to play nicely with one another and educates larger dogs to socialize properly.
Sammy
Sammy is Standard Poodle who was donated to our program by Raven Rock Standard Poodles in Maryland. He is just a baby. He is growing up in the southern pack. He will be socialized and trained to be a task assistance dog--he will be able to open doors, fetch various items, and retrieve dropped items. Stay tuned for progress on this smart little guy!
Gandalf aka Gandy
Gandy was an owner who surrendered directly to us. He is a young guy who is getting his service dog chops by working with our President and founder and her own service dog. He's smart and friendly and he just needed a little guidance on how to exist in this world.
UPDATE: Gandy has graduated and been placed with a veteran! He is THRIVING.
Bailey
Bailey is a Dutch Shepherd and the apple of Mason's eye! She is a tiny little Diabetic Alert dog in training! She has the scents down, now it's onto Public Access Training!!
Isa
Isa is a stunning Dutch Shepherd who was stuck in Animal Control when our amazing network of rescuers reached out to us. Before long, she was pulled from the shelter, groomed by Barking Bathhouse, and on her freedom ride to Harrison County!!
Now, she is with a veteran and ruling the roost!! She is a spoiled PTSD Service Dog who takes care of her battle buddy!
Oscar
Oscar is a rescue and now an official foster fail. This means his foster family fell madly in love with him and cannot bear to lose him. Well, it happens!
He is being trained as a stability dog for his mommy! :)
Sadie
Sadie is a gorgeous sable German Shepherd rescue. We simply facilitated the rescue. I am glad she found her way into the Kovar's hearts!! <3