News
We are so happy to announce the very FIRST team to pass our certification process since Blessings Unleashed became provisional members of Assistance Dogs International. Cindy & Jonathon Stephenson with assistance dog "Moe" were certified on October 16, 2009. The team scored excellent in every single category! A very big "Thank You" to our trainer Sandy Otto and the team of Jonathon, Cindy and Moe for the hard work and dedication that it took to prepare for the certification process! It was one of the proudest moments of my life to watch my dream become a reality!
The food, grooming and medical care costs of a service animal are tax deductions.
Puppy Raisers
Puppy raisers are a big part of the reason Blessings Unleashed works. They are the life of our program, and without them we would not be able to operate. Our puppies spend approximately one year with their puppy raiser families. This is a very important time for them to become socialized and start their life-long training.
Puppy raising can be a great experience for the entire family. Children have a fun way to learn responsibility, while adults learn dog training techniques from experienced professionals. Furthermore, YOU can help make the difference in the life of a child with special needs. Visit the Puppy Raisers page to learn what other people have to say about the program.
Interested in becoming a puppy raiser? We've got a few criteria that must be met - you must love dogs, and you must be willing to keep the dog in a crate while the dog is unattended. We also prefer that you have a fenced in backyard. Check out our puppy raising application below or contact us to get started.
Puppy Raiser Application (word)
Puppy Raiser Application (pdf)