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October 23, 2012

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September 6, 2010

My name is Donna Burke and I was born with Muscular Dystrophy. I am confined to a wheelchair since the age of 4 (I am 44 now). In Dec 2004 I was accepted into ECAD'S "Boot Camp" to receive a Service ... more

October 23, 2012

My name is Donna and I was born with Muscular Dystrophy. I am in a wheelchair and went to ECAD in 2004 to receive a service dog. I have "Haley" since Dec 2004. She is a wonderful Golden Retriever who has changed my life in so many ways. She picks up things I drop, helps open doors, and much more.

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

September 6, 2010
1 person found this review helpful

My name is Donna Burke and I was born with Muscular Dystrophy. I am confined to a wheelchair since the age of 4 (I am 44 now). In Dec 2004 I was accepted into ECAD'S "Boot Camp" to receive a Service dog. I attended classes for 2 weeks and learned all the commands that the dogs already knew. I was placed with "Haley" who at the time was almost 3 yrs old. We had a fast bond which is very important for a service dog team. We worked very well together and I got to go home with her after passing all our tests. Haley has been a blessing to me in many ways. She helps pick up items I drop, open the fridge, turn on/off lights, and open doors. She also gave me the motivation to lose about 100 lbs to be able to take care of her in the way she deserves. ECAD is a wonderful program that is helping so many people being independant! Donna Burke

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About every six months

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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Kari H.

October 5, 2011

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October 5, 2011

What can i say about ECAD?? Nutmeg, our therapy dog at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood Florida, works daily with our young patients in rehab helping them learn to walk again, learn to balance and to regain muscle strength. Of course, for Nutmeg, this means being pet, brushed and playing fetch or "tug". She is an ever-present joy throughout the hospital; bringing smiles to everyone she meets - children, families and staff. We can't thank ECAD enough for training us and training Nutmeg for our facility. We love them all!
Kari

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Nutmeg, our therapy dog who was educated by ECAD, works daily with our pediatric patients. I am lucky enough to be one of her handlers and get to see the impact she has on our patients.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

not a thing!

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

How did you find this group?

referral from sister hospital

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

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Alexandra23

September 27, 2011
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September 27, 2011
3 people found this review helpful

I had no idea how many unprofessional and scam service dog businesses were out there until a close friend of mine fell victim to one. So it when it came to exploring the service dog option for myself, I wanted assurance that this organization was legitimate and would truly be able to help me, not just take my money and give me something adorable to love and then vanish.

ECAD is a wonderful well organized organization. When I first contacted them they were patient and answered all of my questions and let me tour their facility. I was able to watch troubled youths train service dogs under the guidance of their staff. I was blown away by how absolutely brilliant and obedient the dogs were, how much the teens gained by their work, and how utterly organized and committed the staff were. The facility was clean and completely accessible. I made a $50 donation on the spot and when I got home I filled out an application for a service dog. I heard back from them in a timely fashion and received the 2nd part of the application and then had a scheduled interview and in a few months I hopefully will begin team training. Soon I will have a highly trained well bred and screened service dog I can trust will help me with daily tasks and assist me in emergencies, and it will only cost me $8,500, that's less than half what those fly by night places are charging disabled people for under-trained (or completely untrained) supposed service dogs!

ECAD helps people and organizations with all kinds of handicaps.
ECAD raises happy healthy sophisticated dogs that are carefully screened, well groomed, and incredibly loved by their staff, volunteers, and recipients.
ECAD helps troubled youth and teens learn social and employable skills as they learn to connect to an animal who looks to them for direction.
ECAD helps advocate for the service dog rights of veterans, and the general public with visible and invisible disabilities whether you are a client or not.
ECAD helps recipients and their families overcome the isolation and constant worry that come from a disability and give recipient families peace of mind, independence, and freedom.
ECAD helps qualified families raise money to pay for their service dogs.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I visited their Dobbs Ferry facility, their website, and their Facebook page and will likely be a service dog recipient this winter.

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I wouldn't change anything. I wish I could help them find even more donors to help even more people afford service dogs. ECAD is not too big or too small, they are affordable, accessible, dedicated, and experienced.

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miclama2

September 27, 2011
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September 27, 2011
2 people found this review helpful

I have had a service dog from ECAD for the past 5 years now and I don't know how I could live alone without him. I am a disabled police officer with a very rare disease similar to MS and has me confined in a wheelchair. Lu & Dale went all out to match me up with the perfect dog. He knows where I am all the time and won't let me out of his sight no matter who is around. he helps me with my daily tasks without even giving him a command. I can't thank them enough.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have the best service dog in the world.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Find a way to help them raise more funds so as they can expand to help more people in my situation.

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Greg23

September 19, 2011

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September 19, 2011

ECAD has done so much more than just help me with my independence, but also changed me as a person. I have gained confidence as an individual beyond a level never thought imaginable. There is a reason why I returned to ECAD once my first service dog that I received from them retired. If there are any people in the entire world that deserve undying recondition, it is Lu and the rest of the staff at ECAD.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

positive ways I never imagined.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

leave it as it is.

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ssgtleslie2

September 16, 2011
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September 16, 2011
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after my return from my deployment in Afghanistan, 2004 and 2005 are hazy and cloudy. suffering from ptsd and lower extremity problems, i isolated myself from family and friends. staying home or going to my local va medical center for doc appointments. in the fall of 2006 i made the discuss it was going to by my the last year i held a full time job because of my disabilities. during my army retirement process, my army wounded warrior case manage suggest ecads for a service dog. after my interview, i received the welcome letter and packet in the mail accepting me into their program. i that, boot camp, i am too old to start now. lu and her staff creates a warm, patient, and welcoming environment. during my two weeks of training, lu and her staff made me smile and laugh. with encouraging words and hugs, i know i would graduate. i am very luck to have lizzy, my service dog in my life. this past memorial day was the first parade in 7 yrs i attended and all because of ecads and lizzy. thank you for not giving up on me and having the belief in me to succeed.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

believing and trusting people again because of the caring people at ecads.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

encourage other veterans to support ecads monetarily and through volunteering.

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

How did you find this group?

through my aw2, army wounded warrior, case manager

What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?

trust and believing in myself.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

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Robert234567

September 14, 2011
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September 14, 2011
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In May of 2008 I was in a horrific car accident resulting in being paralyzed from the chest down. Prior to my accident I was very independent in life and also was very active in my community. I served as the towns volunteer Fire Chief for four years. After my accident I became very depressed not being able to do the things I once did freely. I had heard about service dogs in rehab but didn’t understand fully what they would do for me. Two years after coming home from the hospital I received a call from ECAD advising me that my application for a service dog was approved. Since being paired with my dog Mack, my life has changed dramatically. I am once again out and about and still involved with the fire company as much as possible. Mack accompanies me to college and is of great assistance. I cannot imagine my day without Mack as he is a great boost for my confidence in many day to day tasks. I cannot thank ECAD enough for the wonderful job they do with these dogs and the great job they do in the matching process!!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Gaining independence throught the process of gaining a service dog and true companion.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Put together a better public educational campaign to make people relise what they actually do for people with disabilities.

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Mommy

September 13, 2011
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September 13, 2011
1 person found this review helpful

My children received service dogs five years ago. Their lives have changed dramatically since Tootsie and Rebel joined our family.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

ECAD helped increase my kids' independence.

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ECAD is great just the way it is.

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Blondie

February 24, 2011
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February 24, 2011
1 person found this review helpful

ECAD is an amazing organization!! Its mission is critical in helping the disabled through the training and placement of service/facility/companion dogs. As a wheelchair bound person, I recognize the expertise, devotion and compassion that goes into ECAD's work. Their unique service of fostering independence greatly empowers the disabled. These dogs become an extension of the person thereby enabling them in many ways. In addition to providing assistance in retrieving objects, opening doors, turning on/off lights, etc; the dogs perform a safety function as well by getting help/a phone in an emergency. However, a service dog's work is not all physical, emotional support is also provided. It is very difficult to be depressed with a dog around! I consider myself very fortunate to have discovered ECAD and its dogs!!

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As a client/participant in the program.

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This is a great organization.

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filo

February 18, 2011

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Review from Guidestar
February 18, 2011

As i was at ECAD with my son Anthony i WAS amazed at watching

how the ECAd family was able to bring back and give a full and HAPPY

life to a person by way of their new dog friend and companion.

these incredibly trained dogs seem to light the world once again for

all who come in contact with them. Doors have opened again for my son and more are opening, where as before they were closed.The ECAD family have a special give of giving and caring and patience, i feel they are all truly blessed with a gift and i feel the best part of this gift is the giving part. These people have turned around the lives of many. I would truly feel special to be a part of this --I would truly feel special if i could help to make others happy for no one should feel sad,
lonely, or left out and i see that ECAD has changed this and made people whole again. ECAD has does and continues to MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY as a new life comes to them with their SERVICE DOG. eVERYONE involved has a touch of magic and are truly Blessed and i am glad i got to experience it.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

seeing the independence it has given back to my son. He feels like he shoud -- which is like a human being once again and is now not shut out anymore.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

add to it as much client experience as possible, for there are probably so many different ways that a client with a disabiltiy can relate to a service dog

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

A lot

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Okay

How did you find this group?

interesting and very knowledgeable

What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?

changed my whole view on what dogs are really about and has helped me train my own pet,.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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