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Carol McDonald of
Rainbows End Puppies

has donated  pups to


  Service Dogs for Self-Reliance

is a community based nonprofit
 organization dedicated to training
hightly skilled Assistance Dogs
 for people with disabilities.



Margie Cantwell

of Service Dog for Self-Reliance




Margie Cantwell of Service Dogs for Self-Reliance &
Carol McDonald,  Rainbows End Puppies


Margie Cantwell, with half-brothers, Buddy, left, an 8-week-old labradoodle, and Adam, right, a 10-week-old goldendoodle, who are service dogs in training to help people with disabilities other than blindness and deafness.

PHOTO:
John Walker / The Fresno Bee



Two Labradoodle pups were donated by Carol McDonald of  Rainbow's End Puppies -


Watch some fabulous videos of dogs learning their new jobs here -  link to Pawtner Page


Margie Cantwell is the Founder of Service Dogs for Self-Reliance. After serving six years as a volunteer in the service dog industry, she was inspired by the impact these incredible partnerships had on people's lives (including her own). Recognizing the need for these programs, she set out to learn more by attending the Assistance Dog Institute in Santa Rosa, California, where she earned an Associate of Science Degree in Assistance Dog Education.

To contact the Service Dogs for Self-Reliance see the   Contact Page

To be eligible to apply for a "PET PAWTNER" program release dog:

You must live in a house or duplex with a fenced yard.
You must be able to provide for the dog's needs.
People living in apartments are eligible if someone is home at least 75% of the time.
If you are a renter, a letter from your landlord, including their phone number, must accompany your application.

to find out more see   Apply for a Dog