he was a police officer for 20+ years ..May 29,2004 he was in high speed chase and lost control ,he has brain damage,broke his leg back neck..more but i'll stop there..he needs a dog to pick up things he drops...help him walk ..(he falls too much)..alert me when he is in trouble...workman's comp is just too slow..hell almost three years and we still don't have a rail in the bathroom can anyone tell me where to start I'm in columbus ga
2006-09-19 21:37:16 · 8 answers · asked by polly w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
For a start you could search the web for dogs for the handicapped. This is what I found when I searched. If you have a red cross or a support group for the challenged in your area I would also try to contact them. I am so sorry to hear another good guy and his family have been hurt. My heart goes out to all that have such selfless jobs. Best of Luck
2006-09-19 21:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Auburn (not a fan) University in Alabama (ROLL TIDE!!!!) has a dog training program for everything from police dogs to handicapped dogs and so forth. I do not know the contact information for them, but if you could contact the school I am sure they can direct you to whoever neccessary. With your husband having served as an officer, they may even be able to work up a special deal with them. I have known people to get those dogs for free from the school to aid in the training of them. Good luck to you in this endeavor and tell your husband thank you one thousand times over for his sacrifice to the public. It is terrible to hear this has happened. Prayers go out for him.
2006-09-19 22:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by HBPD 126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canine Companions For Independence. If their system doesn't suit your needs, ask whom they would recommend. Also phone Guide Dogs For The Blind & ask for suggested agencies to contact. Phone your local community college Disabled Student Services & ask who they might refer you to in your area as a good resource person for these questions.Also ask a Social Worker & In Home Health Services in your county who they might recommend. I'm saying a prayer for a merciful blessing on this and your whole situation. And kudos to you for sticking by your husband' s side in this. It was truly a sacrifice made by alll the family, and I thank you all for this man's service to his community
2006-09-19 21:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several non-profit organizations that will help you to find the right dog to assist your husband and with all of his service to the community I would imagine that the department would help with the cost if you approched them. Good luck to you and yours.
http://caninehelpers.netfirms.com/about/index.html
2006-09-19 21:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by waskelwabbit35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make some calls to Glynn county (Brunswick) Georgia state patrol they have some trainer there that work with all kind of dogs and municipalities i worked for for the same county there and familiar with the programs can't lose but a phone call sorry to hear one of our own is in this state of life God Bless you
2006-09-19 21:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your locval ss office also your local university they will help
good luck
2006-09-19 22:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by sportlvr45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
<>Try this place (the website isn't the greatest, but you can find contact info). It's in FL, but they have groups in other states:
http://www.geocities.com/newhorizonsservicedogs/index.html
2006-09-19 21:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should contact officials in the city government. They would know what to do and how to make it happen.
.
2006-09-19 21:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by eddweeness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋