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How Kiwi changed Jaxon’s life: Assistance Dogs Day 2024

Assistance dog kiwi and Jaxon

Assistance dogs are more than just loyal companions; they are life-changing partners for people with various disabilities and needs. With August 4 being  Assistance Dogs Day, it’s a good time highlight the incredible and transformative work of support and therapy dogs across the globe. We take a look at the many roles of assistance dogs, … Read more

See how therapy dogs in schools help vulnerable kids

Paw Pals therapy dog dog Indie with Shiloh

MacKillop Family Services is continuing its mission to reconnect vulnerable children with their education by matching the dogs and kids and placing therapy dogs in schools. We provide an update on everything the Paw Pals Program has achieved since our last article on the program last year. Updated: 24 April 2024 A unique program using … Read more