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University of Minnesota Legacy Foundation | Dogs in the Dorm

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From left: U of M sophomores Cassidy Jasper, Eliza Theis, Kenwyn Shriner, and Greta Henry with Crush, an 11-month-old Labrador retriever. This year, they helped train and socialize Crush and another future service dog for Can Do Canines through a pilot program, FETCH (Fostering Education and Training Canines in Housing). The dogs live with the… 
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Sun ThisWeek | AV Team Graduates From Assistance Dog Program

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June 11, 2017 – (Sun ThisWeek) –  Apple Valley resident Gerald “Jerry” Knutson and mobility assist dog Jade will graduate Saturday, June 10, from the Can Do Canines assistance dog program. Knutson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 55 and everyday life presented him with challenges and pain. He was matched with Jade, a… 
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Sun ThisWeek | Assistance Dog Keeps Woman Upright

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John Gessner – June 8, 2017 – (Sun ThisWeek) –  Burnsville resident, new partner graduate from training. Now on her second assistance dog, Kimberly Hodges still marvels at what the highly trained animals can do. “It is so fascinating to watch these guys work,” the 67-year-old Burnsville resident said. “They’re just amazing. They can do… 
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