This inspiration story from yesterday's Daily Local News about Canine Partners for Life in Cochranville, an organization that trains dogs to assist victims of serious accidents and life-threatening illnesses.
"U.S. war veteran Edward Afanador said he developed lung damage after inhaling polluted air when his ventilation system failed while he was removing rubble a few weeks after the World Trade Center attacks. That in turn led to problems with his hips and legs.
"Jaretta Magri's epileptic seizures have made her dependent on other people and unable to continue working.
"Maria Paulaitis, a mother and housewife, has a rare disease so severe that doctors advised her to consider nursing home care.
"These and many other victims of serious accidents and life-threatening illnesses are being helped with assistance dogs trained by Canine Partners for Life in Cochranville.
"Money quote from the article:
The first are the home companions, suitable for people who would benefit emotionally and physically from a cooperative and loyal dog. One such person is 8-year-old Charles Cissel, who was born one of triplets weighing only 1 pound, 13 ounces. Charles is physically small and has mild cerebral palsy and a degree of autism. His companion dog, Andi, is a yellow Lab that does everything with him. "I love Andi," Charles said.Read the entire article here.
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