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Domesti-PUPS Board President Merri Hackbarth tells us how they provide therapy dogs, service dogs for persons with disabilities, and obedience trained rescue dogs in partnership with prisoners who are finding a new purpose in life. Learn more at Domesti-PUPS.org and follow them at  Facebook.com/domestipups.

For more stories about amazing service dogs check out these episodes from the Dog Words archives.

0614: Author Michael Hingson

Michael and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower on 9/11.

0416: Craig Grossi and Fred the Afghan

Craig tells the story of Fred the Afghan’s miraculous journey from a war zone to living his best life in America in Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other and shares his experience leading a writing program in a men’s prison in Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption. Learn more at FredtheAfghan.com.

0149: Moxie’s Mission with Katie Harris

Katie shares how her life with her service dog Moxie has led her to empower and educate others through Moxie’s Mission.

Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

Another wonderful way to support Rosie Fund and create beautiful artwork of a beloved pet is to book a session with Claire Shelley at BLegendaryPhotographyCreations.com. For every referral from Rosie Fund, Claire will donate $100 or 10% of the order total, whichever is greater. This does not apply to designated fundraising campaigns like the Pooch Playoffs that already support charities or to the gift vouchers that Claire donates to the Rosie Life Starter Kits.

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