My Nonprofit Reviews

I was responding originally to an advert on Craigs List for a German Shepherd. When I arrived to meet the dog she was not overly friendly but we assumed that was because of her training. So we made arrangements for her to join our household as a permanent pet. After some period of time my dear wife came home and was regaling me with the puppies at Pet Smart and I immediately called Carol at the service dog Kennel to see if she though it was a good idea. She responded that not only was it a great idea but that she also had another candidate for us to bring home. So Indi got to meet Dixie and those two were fast friends from the start. Dixie had an issue with reacting to thunder so we have been working with her to overcome that. In the meantime she has saved my life twice due to her whining and hovering around me when she senses something is amiss. After I told Carol what she has been doing they decided to elevate her status to full on Service Dog and leave her with me forever. She has been a Godsend and is absolutely irreplaceable at this point. Unfortunately we did lose Indi to a Donkey kicking her and damaging her spine, so we are even more careful to insure that all avenues of possible escape. Dixie has been a 100% great addition to our home and has earned her dinner and treats through her approach to taking care of me. I am 100% totally disabled with a plethora of medical issues and she seems to recognize when my chems are out of balance or if I am having too much difficulty breathing. She has alerted me to low blood pressure, breathing issues, and reminds me to take all of my meds on time too. Couldn't ask for a better pet and an even smarter service dog, and it all thanks to Carol Borden and the folks who help her at the foundation. I could never have afforded a GSD, let alone a fully trained and ready to work service dog too.

Wheelchair Bob Beckett

I originally encountered an advert on Craigslist for a German Shepherd. The dog I was interested in was not suited for becoming a SD, but would make a great forever pet. So I approached Carol and Chris Borden and we made an appointment for them to interview me and allow Indi to show interest in me or not. The Borden's do not just allow any body to come along and get one of their dogs, even dogs that failed to complete training. Indi was sleek, well fed, had bright eyes and a shiny coat when we first met. After our little interview and Indi's decision whether she would accept me or not we took her home the following weekend. Carol and Chris genuinely love each and every dog on the site and know and talk to each one by name multiple times daily. The volunteers keep the kennels and runs spotless and everything picked up. Shortly after I got Indi I was talking to Carol about getting Indi a companion, and that is where Dixie came home from too. I am a disabled Vet and confined to a wheel chair so an alert and assistance dog is perfect for me. Almost as soon as we brought her home she alerted, woke me up and then got my wife up to call for an ambulance. At that point we had not even worked with Dixie other than helping her get used to a new home, so her action was totally unprompted and a well trained behavior. All of GA's dogs are well trained in basic good citizenship in addition to specific specialized skills tailored for PTSD and other issues. Carol made it clear from the outset that Indi would have to accept me or she would have to remain at the site. The same thing occurred when I was awarded Dixie as my service dog on Dec 7th at the passing of the leash ceremony. I personally do not think that any site such as theirs can hold a candle to the love and attention each dog receives daily in addition to proper training and care. I will take a dog from Carol and Chris anytime they ever need a home for a dog that is not suited to become an SD because of the love and affection they have for all of them. I volunteer with them now to help pay it forward for the two life long companions and helper I have gotten from them already.

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