I found Brownie on Petfinder with the Lebanon ACO, and I was told I had to get him from a woman who had four other dogs in a small and unsanitary house. After having him for a while I noticed he had traits of making a good service dog for me. He graduated with me from college and goes everywhere I go. It’s funny, though, that he needs me as much as I need him. I could not ask for a better service dog. He never barks when he is working. He has made a big difference in my life.

Suzanne Silva

Uncasville

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