Partners and Paws

our friend Logan continued

Not only is Logan one of our partners, but in recent years he and Erin have also become two of our most active volunteers. They come and walk our dogs every week. Erin said, “Logan loves to talk to the dogs and tell them how they will help someone like him.” At their weekly dog walking outing is where they first met Rock. Having worked and played long and hard for the last eight years, Ace is now retired to focus more on the playing and less on the working. Rock is joining the team to ensure that Logan can maintain his independence and continue to tackle the world head-on, especially as a freshman in college this year! Logan and Rock recently completed team training and Erin recounted a story about the moment that she knew Rock was the perfect match: “We had only been matched for a week… Logan became very overwhelmed. He began crying and stimming and truly could not calm down.

“Our son has so much to offer this world.”

Logan and Ace

Logan’s mom went on to say, “I will never forget the feeling after we got his diagnosis and being told all the things he wouldn’t be able to do, and look at him now with his dog by his side. Our son has so much to offer this world.” We are privileged to know Logan and his family. Watching his journey with his three Saint Francis Service Dogs an affirmation of why we do what we do.

Logan and Rock

Rock knew exactly what to do. He put his paw on Logan and pulled him towards him, pressed against Logan’s side and put his head on his chest. It brought tears to my eyes. We so look forward to many adventures in the future with our beautiful Rock.”

Logan and Ace

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