Service animals are supposed to be allowed into all public places. This is so the adult or child who relies on assistance from a service animal is able to go where everyone else is allowed to be. A woman who was refused admission to a public event because of the guide dog she was training turned the experience into a teachable moment. This is how Coastie got his name. There are a lot of adults, and many children, who require assistance from a service animal. Typically, this means that a person who is blind or visually impaired is walking around … Continue reading →

Guide dogs need to go through a special training process before they can be assigned to a person who needs their help. Recently, puppies from PAWS 4 Sight were brought to a fire station to so they could become familiar with emergency personnel. There are many reasons why a person needs the help of a guide dog. When most people hear the phrase “guide dog” or “service animal” they immediately think of a Labrador that is assisting a person who is blind. While it is true that many guide dogs help adults and children who are blind, legally blind, or … Continue reading →