At Big Barker, we believe every dog deserves comfort, especially those like Jenna, who are on a special journey to become service dogs. Recently, we had the privilege of donating one of our orthopedic beds to Jenna, a 14-month-old Labrador...
Shannon Boggs and her husband were watching TV while home in Virginia when suddenly their dog, Spy, came to alert them. Spy is a Service Dog trained to alert them of their daughter's condition who has Type-1 Diabetes. The dog...
Domenick Scudera is well known around the hallways of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. Almost every week, he brings one of his three Therapy Dogs to support the patients there. Cyrus, Lucky, and Deuce all only have two legs and provide hope to...
The bond between Willie and Carson has garnered national attention! Willie, a two-year-old lab was adopted by Savannah Stuart in 2021. Born with a rare condition, he had to have both of his eyes removed. Carson, a seven-year-old Australian Shepherd...
Hank, a three-year-old German Shepherd, is being recognized for the impact he has had on the life of ten-year-old Harrison Brimner. Harrison, who lives in Aliquippa, PA, has autism and Hank assists him with a variety of tasks throughout the...
Working in professional sports can put a strain on one's mental and physical health, but that's where Bailey, a 23-month Mini Bernedoodle, comes in! This black and white dog is the NBA's only trained and registered emotional support dog...
Officer Kristine Rzewnicki, of the Leesburg Police in Virginia, has made a impact on her department after discovering the Thin Line Service Dogs nonprofit this past summer. They had always wanted to create a wellness program for the department, and this presented an...
It was a calm Saturday morning when Amanda Turner and her husband were suddenly awoken by their dog. Axel, a one-year-old border collie, bounced wildly on their bed insisting they got up. “He was pawing me more than normal to get...
Our friend Cole the Deaf Dog has been named the ASPCA "Dog of the Year"! Cole is a Therapy Dog working at Dr. William Mennies School in Vineland, New Jersey. Chris Hannah, a music teacher and Cole's owner, has shared...
This week we are thrilled to bring you the amazing story of Trevor and his service dog, Gamma. Keep reading to hear one of the most touching stories you will ever read! "My name is Trevor Wachsman, I am fourty-one...
Army Veteran Christy Gardner lost both of her legs while on duty. She struggled with feeling "useless" after her service, but after being saved by a service dog, she has found a new purpose in life. She now works to...
Carlton, a Pit bull mix, is being hailed a hero after donating an emergency blood transfusion to another pup in need. Another dog, Breeze, desperately needed a surgery and Carlton came through to help save the day! Despite helping Breeze,...
Kristin and Lina are a Therapy Dog Team who help to make a difference in the lives of others! This month, we were able to speak with Kristin and ask her some questions about the work that she and Lina do!...
Seton Hall University had an extra-special graduate last week. Justin, a six-year-old service dog for Grace Mariani, was given an honorary diploma during the school's graduation ceremony. Check out the video below to see the heartwarming moment! Seton Hall...
Koda, a rescue dog, is being credited with saving the lives of his owners after their home burst into flames in the middle of the night. The fire occurred on the one year anniversary of the couple adopting Koda from a...
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog, was stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia from 2014-2015 and then transferred to Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Virginia from 2015-2019 before he retired. Cezar is a ten-year-old German Shepard. Cezar’s primary job was to detect...
Big Barker’s Good Dog Gold Medal is awarded to good dogs for their incredible acts of kindness, bravery and loyalty. Meet Ingrid the Therapy Dog! Ingrid embodies these qualities and is from right here in our backyard of West Chester,...
Humans are not the only ones who can benefit from the assistance of a guide dog. Walker, an Alaskan Malamute, has become the unofficial guide dog (and official best friend) to Sterling, a Siberian Husky. Sterling was diagnosed with glaucoma,...
