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  1. Abhean

    Outside Article Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage.

    Abhean has published a news story: Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage. - Read the full story here...
  2. Brittny Tschetter: Advocating for Veterans and Educating the Next Generation

    Service Dog Brittny Tschetter: Advocating for Veterans and Educating the Next Generation

    Brittny Tschetter's journey is one of transformation—from overcoming personal trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for veterans and an inspiration for her students. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Tschetter has dedicated her life to supporting her fellow veterans while also fostering understanding...
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know

    Abhean has published a news story: Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know - Service animals and emotional support animals do not mean the same thing. Read the full story here...
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  4. Veteran battling PTSD and cancer finds new hope with service dog in southwest Missouri

    Veteran battling PTSD and cancer finds new hope with service dog in southwest Missouri

    by: Stuart Price JOPLIN, Mo. — A man who once served our country travels to southwest Missouri to officially pair up with his new best friend. Scott Fanelli spent eight years serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. "You can't look at that face and not fall in love." But an accident...
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  5. A weight has been lifted!

    General A weight has been lifted!

    Some know, but most do not so let me give a synopsis of the last few months. I have worked for a medical laboratory for over 7 years, the last 3 remotely. Three years ago one of the giant lab corporations bought the company. Everything seemed to be going well until about 2 months ago when we...
  6. Abhean

    Outside Article K-9 Gives New Life To Army Veteran

    By Jamilah Muhammad Columbus PUBLISHED 12:00 PM ET Sep. 25, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio — At least 20% of veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq war suffer from some type of psychological or physical disability. What You Need To Know Heath Stephenson served 29 years in the Army He suffers from PTSD...
  7. Abhean

    Welcome!

    Welcome to our Store! This is something I have been working on behind the scenes for some time now. Happy to report that I am almost finished, but, it is not yet open. This is me setting up the framework of everything to make sure it is working. I will keep this thread updated as I progress...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article Breaking Barriers: Service Dogs Welcome

    Jefferson, U.S. Army (Veteran 1989 - 1998) Attending events and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of crowds can be a boost to mental health and veterans who have a service dog shouldn't face additional barriers because of their furry friend. Thanks to organizations like Vet Tix, veterans and...
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article Should Dogs Be Allowed In Stores And Restaurants?

    [Edit from SDA: The FDA does NOT allow animals in grocery stores. Service dogs are an exception] BROOKLINE - It's a sunny day in dog-friendly Brookline. Kristen Ricky and her dog Stella are out for a walk and considering some window shopping too. "She's been in a few [stores]. The Booksmith, TJ...
  10. Abhean

    Outside Article Sheboygan girl, 9, is paying it forward

    SHEBOYGAN - In December, Lilyana Gischia asked Santa for an 18-month-old Bernedoodle named Bosley to become her forever service dog. Just before Christmas, her wish came true. Nine-year-old Lilyana has disorders including autism and epilepsy, and Bosley has already changed her life, her...
  11. Abhean

    Big News and Name Change

    I have spent awhile thinking about this and decided to make the dive. I have had reservations about our hosting company Bluehost for a while. Very difficult to get them to look at possible problems and my biggest worry was their lack of updating to what I see as standard. We run Xenforo and...
  12. Abhean

    5.20.23

    We have a lot of things that have been updated. Xenforo, the forum engine, has recently had an update and this was migrated over to the site. Had a lot of bug fixes and some changes to the SEO. Most of this stuff the users probably will not notice. I am waiting on pins and needles for the 2.3...
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article Former MSD Teacher Meets New K-9 Companion for PTSD

    By Sallie James Ivy Schamis met her new K-9 companion on Wednesday in Fayetteville, NC. Meet Sayde, a service dog from the nonprofit Steadfast Service Dogs, made possible by donors who fully covered the $16,000 cost for the dog and its extensive training. Schamis is a former Marjory Stoneman...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article Prisoner gets sentence cut for training service dogs

    BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR WATERBURY — A former Naugatuck man had his 16-year prison sentence for manslaughter reduced by 18 months last week after applying for a sentence modification. CONTRIBUTED Justin Martinez interacts with one of the dogs he has helped to train through the America's VetDogs...
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  15. Abhean

    Outside Article Waco teacher raising awareness on struggles faced as a service dog handler

    By: Alicia Naspretto WACO, Texas — Brian Neese has been a teacher in Waco for the last ten years. He loves his job but has recently been battling serious illness. "I have stage four renal carcinoma and had my left kidney removed," Neese said. "I had a grapefruit sized tumor in it and that...
  16. Abhean

    Outside Article Papa Johns fired worker with vision disability who needed service dog, EEOC alleges

    Dive Brief: A Papa Johns location in Athens, Georgia, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired a worker who needed his service dog to commute to work, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged Wednesday (EEOC v. Papa John's USA, Inc. No. 3:23-cv-00030 (M.D. Ga...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article At K9 Partners for Patriots, their method is backed by promising research

    Promising research supports the success of the K9 Partners for Patriots' program treating military veterans with PTSD. Central to the program is matching the dog with the vet, and training the dog alongside other vets. [ CRYSTAL CUDDINGTON | K9 Partners for Patriots ] Published Mar. 15 These...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Disabled veteran says Charlotte restaurant didn’t allow service dog inside

    Evan Donovan Thu, March 9, 2023 at 8:05 PM EST·3 min read A local disabled veteran says he wasn't allowed to bring his service dog inside a local restaurant, and that a manager kicked him out after talking about the laws for service animals. It happened last month at Angry Ale's on Montford...
  19. Abhean

    Outside Article Lawsuit dropped after North Port service dog attack

    Possible stressors with this video.
  20. Abhean

    Outside Article From Desert Storm to playing fetch with Storm

    By Karina Kovac John Mulvey, an Oceanside resident and decorated Navy veteran, has a new leash on life after receiving his new service dog Storm, a rescue English Golden Cream Retriever who is changing his life by helping him transition back into civilian life. Mulvey served a total of 36...
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