By Ara Stamm – Patt Seleen and Jeff Johnson (no, not Executive Director Jeff Johnson) began their volunteering journey with Can Do Canines in 2022. A couple for over thirty years, they’d always had cats as pets. However, when their last cat sadly passed away, they began to consider the possibility of owning dogs. Sparked by their friend, board member, and fellow volunteer Connie Roerich’s experiences, they decided to give hosting dogs a try. “Volunteering with Can Do Canines offered the perfect opportunity to test the waters while contributing to a meaningful cause,” Jeff explained. Patt and Jeff with one …
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Mobility Assist Dog Zet Provides Balance for all of Davis’s Life
Zet, a black Labrador Retriever, snores. He tends to splay his hind legs, making him look “like a car with a bent chassis,” according to his partner, Davis. But ever since the first moment these two met, when Zet put his sweet face on Davis’s knee, Davis knew they were a perfect match. Davis has Parkinson’s disease and dealt with the symptoms as best as he could before discovering Can Do Canines online. He explains, “I have difficulty using my hands with limited dexterity. I also find it difficult to carry certain items, such as my laundry. My balance is …
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