Meet Our Dogs

Gryphon

 

Jack’s DOGs are not service dogs, our dogs specialize in providing therapy for our clients. Therapy dogs and service dogs are not the same thing. Jack’s DOGs does not provide adoptions, all of the dogs used for our therapy are owned either by our volunteers or founders. However, we fully support the adoption of unwanted dogs from shelters and humane societies. If you would like more information about adopting your own dog, please see our external links page. For more information about training therapy dogs, please contact Jan Nowicki.
Text Box: What is a therapy dog? A therapy dog is trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and people with learning difficulties. A therapy dog’s primary job is to allow unfamiliar people to make physical contact with it and enjoy the contact. A good therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, and gentle. One of the most important characteristics of a therapy dog is temperament. Text Box: What is a service dog? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990), a dog is considered a "service dog" if it has been "individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability." Also according to the ADA, a 'disability' is a "mental or physical condition which substantially limits a major life activity" such as caring for one’s self, walking, seeing, or working, etc.

Gryphon's Page

Abbey

"One special time "Joan" was huddled in the corner of a sofa crying, all alone. The nurse said she had been there all day. I told Abbey it looked like Joan needed her and Abbey went right over, climbed up on the couch and lay her head on Joan's lap. Joan wrapped her arms around Abbey's neck and just started to laugh. I cried."

-Patt Thompson
Owner

Abbey's Story

Rosco

Rosco's Story

For more information, see our Dogs' Resumes.

"Going through the training with Rosco was a great experience. We both had fun and it brought us closer together and gave me a sense of accomplishment. The real reward was when we were able to go out and meet people at nursing homes, work with kids at the Indiana School for the Deaf and participate in the library reading program. Rosco loves to meet people. I love to share my dog with folks."

-Georgia Gates
Owner

Hi, I'm Gryphon Raziel. Wow that's a mouthful for a 1-year-old Lab. But I'm planning to grow into it! Ariel's been telling me all about her work as a Pet Partner and I really can't wait.

 

This picture is of me & Ari, my new best friend, teacher, and adopted mom.

Want to read more? I'm planning to tell my exciting story as it unfolds.

Maizy

Cricket

When she started her training, Cricket was afraid of everybody and especially larger animals. Now she's Miss Social Butterfly, greeting everyone! Someone saw her picture on a web site and asked to buy her. Cricket is NOT FOR SALE!

-Rose Till
Owner

Cricket's Page

Maizy is a rescued dog.   Meaning she was abandoned by her owner - set loose in the city.  Found and trained as a therapy dog , she gives and receives love unconditionally.

 

See more about Maizy.

Ariel Rose

Ariel's Story

"Here at ISfD I watch Ariel Rose interact with children suffering from autism and various other ailments.  The children respond to her in an outstanding manner.  She also exudes a calming influence over these same children.  Short attention spans are lengthened and bad behaviors cease when she comes to visit.  I know the children thoroughly enjoy her visits and I hope that we can continue this adventure into the future."

-Rose Hemmelgarn, SPHR
Director of Operations
Indiana School for the Deaf