Last week, Helen—an incredible trainer, mother, friend, and co-owner of the family-owned Carlisle K-9 dog training business—experienced a life-changing event. She was bitten by a dog, suffering devastating facial injuries that required emergency care and over 20 stitches. This traumatic incident has marked the beginning of a long and challenging healing journey for Helen and her loved ones.

Helen will need extensive reconstructive and plastic surgery to restore both function and appearance. The road ahead includes not only significant medical expenses, but also time away from the work and community she loves so much. As the heart of Carlisle K-9, Helen greets everyone with a warm smile and pours her life into helping others—training dogs, supporting families, and building a life centered around love, discipline, and purpose. To see her in pain like this has been overwhelming for everyone who knows her.

Your support will mean the world to Helen and her family as they navigate this difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help cover medical bills, support her recovery, and ensure that Helen can return to the community she has given so much to. Thank you for standing with Helen and showing her the kindness she has always shown to others.

From Brad, Helen's husband: We believe in strength, faith, and community – and right now, we are leaning on all three. Helen is strong and we know she'll come back from this. Thank you for standing with us, for praying for her, and for helping us give her the chance to fully heal. The Carlisle Family