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After beating cancer three times, BJ Radhe now spends his days bringing hope to sick children through Make-A-Wish, often with his service dog Lily by his side. His journey from patient to volunteer shows how surviving the darkest moments can light the way for others.
A black lab trained as a seeing-eye dog alerted his owner to a dangerous blood clot by repeatedly pressing his head on the exact spot of the injury. The intuitive behavior prompted a hospital visit that likely saved Luis Perez's life.
A police department's fishing tournament just reeled in $3,000 to help veterans get service dogs. Anglers caught over 300 pounds of bass while supporting a life-changing cause.
A four-year-old Labrador named Java just became the world's first dog to attempt a clothespin world record, placing five pins on a line in 60 seconds. The former service dog in training turned her boundless energy into championship trick performances and now Guinness glory.
A black Lab-Bloodhound mix named Scout is becoming Minnesota's first dog trained to track down missing pets by following their scent trails. The volunteer group The Retrievers handles nearly 1,000 lost dog cases yearly, and Scout's unique skills will help reunite families with their furry friends faster.
When Chase Benoit reunited with Wendel, the guide dog he trained in prison, their instant recognition proved the power of their bond. Now the program that brought them together is spreading hope across America.
After a decade of research, scientists created a button service dogs can actually press themselves to control home appliances. The innovation gives 500,000 U.S. service dogs more independence and teaches designers new lessons about creating better products.