A Good Friend needs a Service Dog

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New Update: Zoey is almost finished her Puppy Kindergarten class and will be evaluated for the Puppy STAR recognition. This is like the CGC but for puppies and is the first step to the CGC.

Good news!!! We found the puppy and have brought her home to begin her training to be Tina’s service dog. Her name is Zoey.

Click on the pictures for close ups of possible gifts. Also, keep checking in as we will be adding more gifts.

We also have hand turned pens and leather crafts to offer as gifts. Please help me fund Zoey's continued training.

My good friend, Tina has had depression for most of her life. Over the past two years she has developed anxiety problems and agoraphobia, and her therapist recommended that she get a service dog to help her daily to deal with these symptoms, allow her to leave home more, and ensure her safety. Her psychiatrist has agreed, so we found a very special puppy named Zoey to be her service dog prospect.

Now that we have Zoey, Tina will work with a trainer to train this puppy to be able to assist her with the symptoms of her illness that are so disabling. This will allow Zoey and Tina to bond as they work together to learn the many lessons that Zoey needs to help Tina heal and have a new life outside her home. This training may take as long as two years to do properly.

My goal is to raise enough funds to cover Zoey’s extensive obedience training, training and service-related equipment, CGC and PAT evaluations and any other training or health expenses related to preparing this dog to assist Tina in her daily living.

All donations are welcome, and certain donation amounts will also be eligible to receive a hand made thank you gift. These gifts are listed on the right side of the page.

Please note, the bracelets, key chains, and earrings are made from anodized aluminum jump rings. Let us know the size jewelry you need. My email is: [email protected]

God bless you and your family and thank you,

Chris

Rewards

Personalized Thank You

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Hand made Chain Maille Earrings (weave and color may vary)

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A pair of Chain Maille earrings. Color and weaves may vary.

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Choice of Hand crafted leather key fob, leather water bottle holder, or Chain Maille key chain

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Chain Maille Bracelet or Hand Crafted Leather hat band

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Handturned Wooden Pen

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A custom Chain Maille bracelet. Email us for details.

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A Custom Chain Maille anklet. Email us for details.

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Custom Byzantine, Full Persian, or Box necklace.

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Donors

  • travel
  • Donated on Jul 14, 2015
  • get well

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  • Amanda Larsen
  • Donated on May 18, 2015
  • thank you for making this for me!

$23.00
Jul 18

Zoey is now a puppy STAR!!!!

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 02:58 pm

Zoey passed the first stage in her puppy training and is now a puppy STAR. STAR is an AKC evaluation similar to the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluation that dogs over a year take. STAR is for puppies and dogs under one year and Zoey did great! Thanks to all

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Jun 03

Zoey Training

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 01:15 pm

Zoey has started her puppy kindergarten classes. We still have a very long way to go and need to fund the rest of her classes plus the evaluations and equipment needed. Thank you for your continuing help.

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Jun 03

Zoey Training

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 01:15 pm

Zoey has started her puppy kindergarten classes. We still have a very long way to go and need to fund the rest of her classes plus the evaluations and equipment needed. Thank you for your continuing help.

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May 15

Please Meet Zoey

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 01:07 pm

Hello everyone. Meet Zoey. She is an 11 week old English Cocker that we found for Tina as a service dog prospect. She is a sweet puppy that is eager to learn. She likes to please and she and Tina are bonding closely already. Please help me continue to raise

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Apr 13

Second Update and Thank you.

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 12:59 pm

Hi,      It's Tina here. I wanted to once again thank Chris for all he is doing in raising the money to get this dog for me and pay a trainer to help me train this dog as a service animal. Also, thank you to other family members that. . . . .

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Mar 29

Hello, I am Tina

Update posted by Chris Cummins at 10:50 am

          My name is Tina. I have depression, anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia. At times the depression is so severe I can feel suicidal. My psychiatrist has made many adjustments and changes to my medications but they still aren't helping. Recently, my therapist suggested I get a. . . . .

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Donors & Comments

29 donors
  • travel
  • Donated on Jul 14, 2015
  • get well

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  • Amanda Larsen
  • Donated on May 18, 2015
  • thank you for making this for me!

$23.00
  • Michelle Tjernstrom
  • Donated on May 18, 2015
  • I've heard many good things about service dogs helping with emotional health issues, and hope your puppy gives you years of happiness and freedom!

$50.00
  • SPN Survivors
  • Donated on May 08, 2015
  • Your SPN Family loves you and supports you! Helping People, Saving Lives, The Family Business! @SPNsurvivors

$100.00
  • @TheGreenCooler
  • Donated on May 05, 2015
  • Dear Tina, #AlwaysKeepFighting Love, The Green Cooler of Brotherly Love

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  • Guest
  • Donated on Apr 19, 2015
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  • Rebecca Costello
  • Donated on Apr 19, 2015
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  • Tammy
  • Donated on Apr 18, 2015
  • You are so brave to be doing this, I really hope this works out for you!

$35.00
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US$996.74
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