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Fundraiser Results in Service Dog for Lucas

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Lucas Appleton is nine years old, and he has Fredreich’s Ataxia. He needs a service dog, but, his family couldn’t afford one. So, they held a fundraiser, which was extremely successful. There was enough money for Lucas to get his service dog, and also enough left over to start a trust fund for Lucas. Imagine what it would be like to be a nine year old boy who cannot go run and play with his friends. For Lucas Appleton, this is a reality. He has Fredreich’s Ataxia, which is a rare, progressive, neurogenetic condition. Worldwide, the condition is found in … Continue reading →

Scientists May Have Found a Way to “Turn Off” Peanut Allergies

Parents of kids who have peanut allergies know how dangerous life can be for their child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a way to “turn off” your child’s allergy? Scientists may have found a way to do exactly that. More studies are needed, but, it could be the start of something amazing. Children who have peanut allergies can go into analyphlaxis if they encounter even the smallest amount of peanuts. Obviously, the child has to avoid eating foods that contain peanuts. However, that alone cannot ensure your child’s safety. People who are allergic to peanuts can have serious … Continue reading →

A More Specific Definition of “Service Animal”

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Service animals can be extremely helpful for adults and children who have certain kinds of special needs. Legally speaking, stores, hotels, restaurants, and schools, must allow people to bring their service animals with them when the person is going into a public place. Not all animals can be considered to be “service animals”, however. When people hear the phrase “service animal”, they tend to think of a black or yellow lab dog that is guiding a person who is visually impaired or blind. While this is one situation where service dogs can help people, it is not the only one. … Continue reading →

Service Dogs Can Help Children Avoid Allergens

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It can be really frightening for parents of children who have severe, life threatening, allergies to send their child to school, the park, or even the grocery store. Its impossible to know, without a doubt, that the environment will be free from the allergens that your child reacts to. Fortunately, specially trained guide dogs can help sniff out allergens, before your child has a bad allergic reaction. In general, people tend to understand why a person who is blind, or visually impaired, would benefit from having a guide dog. Most people realize that, in many ways, the dog is acting … Continue reading →