Even Heroes Need Heroes
We are committed to uniting service dogs with military veterans. We do this by generating awareness of the benefits of service dogs, and hosting fundraisers throughout the year so we can help sponsor their training. Thanks to the continuous generosity of our pet parents and community supporters, we're making an impact.
We're honored to highlight our furry, four-legged heroes who have graduated from training as loyal, hardworking companions for the brave men and women who served our country. It's hard work to become a service dog for a veteran and only the best make the cut. The need for service dogs among veterans is great and with your support, we hope to sponsor many more.
MEET OUR SERVICE DOGS
Adria II
Canine Companions
Through the generosity of our pet parents, Dogtopia of Davis is proud to have supported the training of Adria II. Adria has been partnered with Daryl, a United States Marine Corps and US Air Force veteran. With Adria's support, Daryl is empowered to regain his independence and peace of mind. The love, loyalty and positivity of a canine partner can make a profound, lasting impact on someone dealing with difficult emotions and experiences that are hard to communicate.
The benefits of having a service dog have been immensely helpful for Daryl, even beyond the help Adria provides for his symptoms of PTSD. Adria is trained to identify Daryl’s signs of anxiety or distress and perform tasks that directly disrupt escalation of symptoms, thus enhancing his quality of life.
Adria supports Daryl in crowded public situations by creating a barrier and distance that might provoke anxiety for Daryl. Additionally, Adria learned tasks such as nightmare interruption, turning on lights in a dark room and retrieving items to support Daryl’s daily life.
In Daryl's own words, “Adria will help with anxiety and nightmare interruption; being able to sleep and get through a day without disturbing my family.”
Dogtopia of Davis is proud to partner with Canine Companions to provide Adria to Daryl, and other service dogs for veterans who served our country.
Through the generosity of our pet parents, Dogtopia of Davis is proud to have supported the training of Adria II. Adria has been partnered with Daryl, a United States Marine Corps and US Air Force veteran. With Adria's support, Daryl is empowered to regain his independence and peace of mind. The love, loyalty and positivity of a canine partner can make a profound, lasting impact on someone dealing with difficult emotions and experiences that are hard to communicate.
The benefits of having a service dog have been immensely helpful for Daryl, even beyond the help Adria provides for his symptoms of PTSD. Adria is trained to identify Daryl’s signs of anxiety or distress and perform tasks that directly disrupt escalation of symptoms, thus enhancing his quality of life.
Adria supports Daryl in crowded public situations by creating a barrier and distance that might provoke anxiety for Daryl. Additionally, Adria learned tasks such as nightmare interruption, turning on lights in a dark room and retrieving items to support Daryl’s daily life.
In Daryl's own words, “Adria will help with anxiety and nightmare interruption; being able to sleep and get through a day without disturbing my family.”
Dogtopia of Davis is proud to partner with Canine Companions to provide Adria to Daryl, and other service dogs for veterans who served our country.
