I became interested in service dogs eight years ago when I wanted to do something to make a difference in someone's life. When I saw a segment on Animal Planet about becoming a puppy raise for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), I knew that was what I wanted to do. I filled out an application, went through a screening process, and three months later I had my first puppy, the most beautiful Golden Retriever I …showed first 75 words of 498 total…

…showed last 75 words of 498 total…most common question I am asked is "How can you give it up after getting so attached?" My response to that question is "I am not doing this for myself. Someone is on a waiting list right now who needs this dog more than I could ever want it. When you do something for someone else, you get back more than you could ever imagine. It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done."