Welcome, friends, to my very own blog. Why a blog of my own? Well, it's pretty exciting! I'm going to get a dog. Not just any dog, but a dog that is specially trained for me. You see, I have to work really hard to do most things, and lots of things, others have to do for me. My mom found a wonderful place that trains dogs to help kids like me. This place is called 4 Paws For Ability. Check out their website...it's awesome what they can train their dogs to do!
My parents requested an in-home companion dog for me. This dog will be my very own friend, will comfort me when I'm not feeling well, and sleep right next to me. 4Paws will choose a special dog just for me, and have it trained to work with me when I arrive in Ohio, probably next year. I don't know what kind of dog it will be, but our family trusts that 4Paws will make just the perfect match. And I know it will be some kind of poodle mix, since my dad has dog allergies.
What's really cool about 4Paws is that they do not charge families a fee for the dog...they give the dogs to families that need one. What our family does need to do is fundraise for 4Paws so they can keep providing dogs to families. It takes A LOT of money to train and care for the dogs, and since they are a non-profit organization, they rely upon donations. Our requirement is to raise $2,000.00. If you would like to donate to our fundraising efforts, you can do it in a couple different ways. NOTE: Your donations are tax deductible.
First, you can write a check payable to 4 Paws For Ability, Inc., and mail it to their address at 253 Dayton Ave., Xenia, OH, 45385. It's very important that you put LAURA MILLER in the memo line or your donation will not go toward our goal.
Second, you can go to their website, click on DONATE at the top of their homepage, and pay with a credit/debit card. Again, be sure to put LAURA MILLER in the memo box.
I will keep you up-to-date on this journey!
