The next time you are at a Target in Minnesota grabbing a few things, look closely.  In an aisle nearby, you might see a kid named Ian enjoying his Target run with his mom and his best friend, Dewey.

Can Do Canines Helping 8-Year-Old Living Life With Autism in Minnesota

Ian and Dewey met thanks to Can Do Canines, who trains and places free service dogs for people living with disabilities such as hearing loss or seizure disorders.  For Ian, this new friendship with Dewey is helping him do more every day, like going to the store.

“Now that we have Dewey, it’s really fun to be able to take [Ian] to Target and he can go pick out a package of Oreos, or go look at the Roombas that are on display, or just be out in public and experience seeing new things.” - Laura, Ian's mom

Ian is an amazing 8-year-old who is now living life with greater security thanks to his friend, Dewey.  (Read more of their story here.)

Learn More about Can Do Canines in Rochester, Minnesota at Upcoming Event

Over 900 lives have been enhanced by adding a Can Do Canine partner and Ian is one of them.  On November 20th, you can learn more about the work being done by this organization, and how dogs from Can Do Canines are changing lives in this community every day.

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Everything You Need To Know about the Can Do Canines Tails of Independence Event in Rochester, Minnesota

  • DATE: November 20th, 2024
  • TIME: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • WHERE:  Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN
  • WHAT TO EXPECT:  The evening will include a casual reception, including hors d-oeuvres and a cash bar, followed by a one-hour program. Featured speakers are Laura, mother of Ian (who is paired with Autism Assist Dog Dewey), a Rochester Puppy Prison Program representative, and Can Do Canines Executive Director Jeff Johnson.
  • RSVP:  Please let the team at Can Do Canines know if you can attend by November 10th here or by contacting Kathy Broten at kbroten@candocanines.org or 763-331-3000, ext. 9152.
  • COST:  The event is free to attend, but donations will be gratefully received.
  • LEARN MORE:  Find more information, including a FAQ page about Can Do Canines here.
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