Dogtopia of Viera would like to introduce Mama Bear, our sponsored service dog! Thanks to our local community of Dogtopians.  We reached our goal to sponsor a service dog for a deserving veteran in partnership with K9s for Warriors! https://k9sforwarriors.org/ 

How Impactful Are Service Dogs?

The Dogtopia Foundation was established to “enable dogs to positively change our world” and they do just that.

Professional studies and evidence further validate what many people already know to be true. Animal companionship helps support beneficial physical and mental health outcomes including:

Assistance with Physical Disabilities: Service dogs are trained to assist veterans with mobility concerns, such as those who use wheelchairs, by opening doors, picking items up from the floor or another surface, and providing balance and stability.

Improving Mental Health Conditions: Service dogs provide support to veterans with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. They offer emotional support, interrupt panic attacks, provide a sense of security. Helping veterans feel more connected to the world around them.

Increased Socialization: Veterans with service dogs find it easier to interact with other people as the dog acts as a social bridge and helps them feel more comfortable in social situations.

Regain a Sense of Independence: Service dogs enable veterans to perform tasks that they may not be able to do on their own.  Therefore increasing their sense of independence.

Companionship: Service dogs offer companionship and unconditional love, which is particularly beneficial for veterans who may feel isolated or alone.

Mama Bear-Sponsored service dog is the third dog that Dogtopia of Viera dog daycare, boarding and spa facility has sponsored.  We are proud to be a part of this worthy cause!