Service Dog Breeder, Trainer, and Supplies

Zeke is being matched with a male, golden retriever by Hope Service Dogs, Inc. and has already put down a deposit to lock in their spot with the organization. The total cost of the service dog is $38,000. For more information on what makes up that cost, visit hopeservicedogs.org/donate and scroll down a little for a break-down of average costs.

Zeke's dog will be trained in medical alert and response for their POTS and NMS, to let Zeke know before Zeke faints, so Zeke and the dog can work together to prevent fainting or get somewhere safe before it happens. The dog will also be trained in grounding for Zeke's autism and PTSD, which will allow them to access their immediate neighborhood more safely and independently, and he will be trained in mobility tasks, as Zeke is in a wheelchair.

Zeke has other chronic health conditions, mental health issues, and mobility challenges, including drop foot, scoliosis, a pelvic deformity, gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting syndrome, migraines, a dissociative disorder, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more.

Zeke still has a good quality of life, though, participating in a local concert band and wheelchair dance, making arts and crafts, and enjoying time with their cat. Zeke loves animals and people, and they look forward to the ways the dog will be able to help in their daily life.