Changing Lives Every Day
Service dogs are more than loyal companions—they are highly trained life partners that provide specialized aid to individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities. They perform specific tasks which include guiding visually impaired individuals, alerting hearing-impaired people to sounds, and assisting individuals with mobility issues. Other specialized service dogs can alert handlers to medical emergencies like seizures, diabetes, or allergies, while also providing emotional support for those with mental health conditions. The right service dog, matched to the person’s needs and given the care they deserve, can be truly life-changing (and adorable)!
Partnership for Healing & Hope
COMING SOON! Hero Pups and 1 FUR 1 are teaming up to expand access to service and comfort dogs across New Hampshire. This powerful partnership will provide more service dogs to veterans and first responders, empowering them with life-changing support. Additionally, comfort dog teams will expand and visit 911 call centers, government offices, police stations, and fire departments—bringing much-needed stress relief to the dedicated professionals who keep our communities safe. A new era of healing and connection begins this month—stay tuned for updates on how these incredible dogs are making a difference.
Service Dogs In Action
Whether providing stability, detecting medical emergencies, or offering unwavering emotional support, service dogs embody the life-changing bond between humans and animals. Below is a list of the types of service dogs and what they do:
Guide Dogs – Assist visually impaired individuals by navigating their environment, alerting them to obstacles, and providing safe passage.
Hearing Dogs – Alert deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to sounds like doorbells, smoke alarms, or alarms, and may even retrieve items for their handler.
Mobility Assistance Dogs – Assist individuals with mobility issues by retrieving objects, opening doors, pushing buttons, or turning on lights.
Medical Alert Dogs – Alert handlers to oncoming medical conditions, such as seizures, diabetic episodes, or allergic reactions.
Psychiatric Service Dogs – Provide emotional support and may be trained to perform specific tasks like checking around corners, interrupting negative behaviors, or alerting handlers to oncoming anxiety attacks.
Diabetic Alert Dogs – Trained to detect changes in blood sugar levels, alerting handlers to potential hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes.
Seizure Alert/Response Dogs – Alert handlers to oncoming seizures and help them stay safe during and after a seizure.
Allergy Detection Dogs – Trained to detect allergens and alert handlers to potential exposure, helping them avoid allergic reactions.
Autism Assistance Dogs – Help autistic individuals manage sensory overload, social situations, and other challenges associated with autism.
FASD Assistance Dogs – Support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by providing emotional support and helping them manage daily tasks