International Assistance Dog Week Gives Back to Service Dogs

For those who own animals, there is no disputing that the animal-human bond is a bond that is incredibly special, and often times unbreakable. This fact could not be truer for those who require animals to assist them in their daily lives.

Without the presence of an assistance animal, many people with disabilities would find themselves struggling with day-to-day activities. The services that assistance animals provide are, for many, necessary, and help mitigate the effect that a disability has on an individual.

For their services, these assistance animals are being honored this week with a celebration known as International Assistance Dog Week. 

The week (IADW) seeks to recognize and honor assistance dogs for all they do, raise awareness and educate the public about the services assistance dogs provide, honor dog raisers and trainers and recognize the heroic deeds assistance dogs perform on a localized level.

With this celebratory week, those who require assistance dogs (and otherwise) are letting these animals know what they mean to them, and are thanking them for all the help that they provide.

For more information regarding IADW, local events that may be in your area and how you can give back to these service dogs, visit the IADW website.