Dogs for the Disabled

Today, the use of dogs has expanded beyond guide dogs for the blind. Dogs for the diabetics, seizure alert dogs, and psychiatric service dogs are trained to recognize symptoms of a fatal situation, such as hypoglycemia, seizures, or PTSD, and react quickly by alerting their owners or getting help. Mobility dogs are trained to help their owners pick up an object or walk with them for support. Hearing dogs alert owners to sounds of alarms or doorbells. Service dogs have served in saving thousands of lives and most of all, provided hope for disabled people to live as an active member of society. 
"It's true, the blind shall lead."
                          -Dr. Mark Morris 
"The Seeing Eye is an important part of American history - an example of freedom, independence, vision, and courage."
                         -Steve Swanbeck
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Use of Diabetic Dogs

Personal Interview with Christian Poorten, Owner of Diabetic Dog
May 12, 2015
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Service Dogs
Morris Frank owned six dogs during his lifetime and named them all Buddy. Buddy III's sickness with kidney disease inspired Morris Frank to initiate the concept of specialized diet foods. The Buddy Foundation, a site for scientific research and development of Prescription Diets for dogs, created by Morris Frank in conjunction with Buddy's veterinarian, Dr. Mark Morris, has now expanded to formulas for dogs and cats.