It is with a heavy heart that I need to share the passing of out beloved service dog, Aiko. She served as our reminder to always give our clients the best service possible. For 11 years she was a faithful companion bringing calm and on occasion whimsy to all who came in contact with her. Our team loved her, and we miss her every day.

Now let me introduce you to our service dog in training, Obi. Obi got a very different start in life than Aiko did. As a puppy he was given to an incarcerated person to raise. He helped to teach empathy and give that person a sense of purpose. He was taught basic commands and was well cared for. At about a year-old American Vet Dogs began his formal service dog training. However, he was not a good fit for them because of his fear of loud noises. That’s how he came to us. Now he is back in school, earning his formal service dog designation. He looks forward to taking over for Aiko as our service ambassador.