I guess life if full of moments of perfect timing.  Andy was one of those moments. 

Two years ago, we lost our dog of 17 years, it was one month after my spinal cord surgery. And this past fall our youngest son left for college.  With everyone else but me working during the day, the house became much quieter.

Also, because of my physical limitations, my family worried about me being alone so much during the day.  I had never thought about a service dog until someone approached me at a therapy session at the "Y" 

Initially I was concerned about caring for a dog from a wheelchair.  I knew at my first meeting with Eagles Wings Service Dogs training staff how much this dedicated group cared about their service dogs.  Many Hours of training and encouragement gave me the skills and the confidence I needed to adopt Andy.  The staff continues to support us in every way.

Andy has brought more playfulness, purpose, and joy into my life.  I can't remember what life was like before Andy.  Eagles Wings matched our personalities perfectly.  Even though Andy has bonded with the entire family, he is committed to taking care of me.  He often knows what I need before I do. 

I have so much more confidence when I go out into the community. Andy is a great companion and he goes everywhere I go... to church, on the bus, swimming at the "Y", Lion's Club Meetings, Shopping, restaurants, and even to out of state neurology appointments, just to name a few.

Wherever I go, Andy brings out the best in people.

I know he brings out the best in me...