Canines for Heroes

Highly trained service dogs for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD

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Canines for Heroes

Highly trained service dogs for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD

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Your generous, tax-deductible donation to Canines for Heroes can change the lives of over 1 million injured warriors, caregivers, and family members in the next 10 years. You can help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans.

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How My Service Dog Ember Changed My Life as a Disabled Firefighter

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 31, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

Being a firefighter is one of the most demanding jobs in the world, but also one of the most rewarding. For six years, I proudly served my community, risking my life to save others. However, in 1991, while rescuing a drunken driver, my life took a drastic turn. I...

The Wonders of Training Your Dog — Strengthening the Bond of Trust

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 15, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

Life can be challenging for many of us, and it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that we experience in our everyday lives. For me, as a real estate agent, dealing with clients, deadlines, and work pressures can often lead to feelings of frustration...

The Power of Calmness: How Sandy Changed My Life

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 8, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Uncategorized, Veteran | 0 Comments

Unbreakable Bonds: The Remarkable Relationship Between Service Dogs and Their Humans

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 8, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

Are you ready to meet some of the hardest-working pooches on the planet? Service dogs, sometimes known as “working dogs” are a special breed – they take their jobs and lives seriously, and have more fun in order to help their human companions with any obstacles that...

Gunner helped bring joy back into my life

by Sandra LaFlamme | April 21, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

Finding the right companion can make all the difference in life. While for many people, a cherished pet may fill that role, for some, it goes deeper with an animal of an entirely different variety -service animals. For me, my service dog Gunner is more than just a...

A Veteran’s Story of Finding Joy Through Canines For Heroes

by Sandra LaFlamme | April 4, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

I'm a Vietnam Veteran who used schooling afterward to become a CPA. After years of success, I suddenly found myself struggling with the residual effects of PTSD and was eventually fully disabled. Little did I know that one small change would make a world of difference...

Our Goals are Streamlined and Specific: A Reflection on Working with Veterans and First Responders in Sarasota

by Sandra LaFlamme | March 15, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

At first, our goal was to help Veterans and First Responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) around the country. We sponsored some great dogs and families, but we didn’t see them giving back to our community. So, we decided to focus exclusively on providing...

Helping Others Since My Traumatic Brain Injury

by Sandra LaFlamme | March 15, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

I’ve been on a journey since a traumatic brain injury changed my life. Through this experience, I’ve learned that we can overcome adversity and strive to live to our optimum potential. To test how well I am doing, I use the gifts that have been given to me since my...

Our Journey

by Sandra LaFlamme | March 15, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran | 0 Comments

In the early stages of our marriage, my husband and I embarked on a journey that would change both of our lives. Before we met, Mark served as Flight Commander, Executive Officer, Chief of Scheduling, and Bomber One during Operations Desert Storm, Enduring and Iraqi...

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Phone & Email

941-961-5069
mark@caninesforheroes.org

Charity Info

IRS Tax ID: 81-2787122
FDACS
Charity Number: CH50110

Address

2685 Temple Street
Sarasota, Fl 34239