ECAD Service Dogs

Want the love of a dog without the long-term expense or commitment? Home Handlers give ECAD Service Dogs in Training a weekend full of love, practice, and family life. Register now ➡️ ow.ly/QfKo50Yw86G

📰 ECAD in the News Naomi is gaining confidence and independence with her ECAD Service Dog, Elroy by her side. 💚🐾 Their story was recently featured in Our Town / West Side Spirit. Read more: ourtownny.com/news/bffs-for-… #ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsChangeLives

Did your ECAD newsletter arrive yet? 🐾 Three stories. One connection. You. mailchi.mp/ecad1.org/did-… Donate: connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/270dae2…

🐾 Team Training has started! Your newest trainees are on the “yellow brick road” toward graduation and greater independence with their Service Dogs. Celebrate with us March 28. 👉 ecad1.org/grad328

Meet #ECADGrads Patrick & Service Dog Yam 💚🐾 Living with a rare CACNA1C-related disorder, Patrick has gained confidence, independence, and new skills since Yam joined the family. Sometimes the best luck comes on four paws. 🍀 #StPatricksDay #RareDiseaseAwareness

🎓🐾 Save the Date: March 28 Four new teams are about to graduate with their Service Dogs and you made it possible. 👉 ecad1.org/grad328

Team Training begins soon. 🐾 As families arrive on campus, we’re sharing a new blog post: What Families Should Know Before Applying for a Service Dog We’ll also break down each section in upcoming posts. Read more: ecad1.org/index.php/reso… #ECADServiceDogs

#ECADGrads Dr. J & Service Dog Marigold (Mari) set out on a 7-week journey through Canada to the Arctic Ocean and back just weeks after being matched. A powerful reminder of the independence a service dog partnership can bring. Read their story: beyondlimitsawaken.org/mission-not-im…

ECAD’s Home for the Weekend program gives Service Dogs in training the chance to experience real life outside the training center. Love dogs but can’t foster full-time? This is a meaningful way to help. Apply to become a Home Handler: ecad1.org/volunteer

Different stories. One connection. You. 💛 Watch for your next ECAD newsletter soon. Support ECAD: connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/270dae2…

📰 #ThrowbackThursday #ECADGrads Kyra Malvey & Service Dog Battleship were featured in the West Morris Reporter after graduating and beginning their partnership together. We love seeing ECAD teams recognized in their communities! 💚 #ECADGrads #ServiceDogs

Wishlist Wednesday 🐾 Even Service Dogs in Training need playtime. Durable toys like West Paw balls keep kennel play safe and fun. Support their toy bin: amazon.com/gp/registry/wi… #WishlistWednesday #ECADServiceDogs

A young ECAD pup named Shannon is learning crate time. One small step on her journey to becoming a Service Dog. 🐕 📖 Read March’s Yip Yap mailchi.mp/ecad1.org/2026… 💛 Support ECAD Service Dogs in Training connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/f120a19… #ServiceDogs #ECAD

Good feels are on the way. 💛🐾 Our Q1 ECAD newsletter drops soon — filled with stories of lives YOU helped transform. Stay tuned. Donate: connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/abde588…

Before Ella said a word, Magic already knew what she needed. 💚🐾 When anxiety rose during a doctor’s visit, Magic stayed close — adjusting her position so Ella could reach her and offering calm without a command. That’s the power of partnership. #ECADServiceDogs

🐾 Happening TODAY! 🐾 Join us this morning at Sanctuary Power Yoga for Puppy Yoga with ECAD. Class times: 🕘 9:00 AM 🕙 10:15 AM 📍 23 Franklin St, Torrington CT $15 drop-in 👉 sanctuarypoweryoga.com See you (and the puppies) soon 🐾

Weekends help shape future Service Dogs. 🐾 Home for the Weekend gives pups real-life experience, confidence-building routines, and a well-earned break. 📷: Service Dog in Training Catan Join the journey: ecad1.org/volunteer

Yoga + puppies = the best Saturday plan 🐾 Between classes you’ll have the chance to: 💚 Meet the puppies 💚 Learn about fostering 💚 Support future Service Dogs 📍 Torrington, CT $15 drop-in sanctuarypoweryoga.com

Join us this Saturday at Sanctuary Power Yoga for a special Puppy Yoga event featuring ECAD puppies looking for foster homes. 🗓 Saturday, March 7 🕘 9:00–9:45 AM OR 10:15–11:00 AM 📍 Sanctuary Power Yoga 23 Franklin St, Torrington CT 👉 sanctuarypoweryoga.com

Tonight! 🐾 Puppy Foster Info Session 5:30 PM EST Still time to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…