Helping Our Heroes
Service Dogs for our Service Members
In standing with the Shepadoodle’s US Army beginnings, and to support our US military and police service members and their families, we are proud to partner with 4Paws2Freedom and other nonprofits to provide McCumberhaus Shepadoodle service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, trauma, and duty-related disabilities.
Nominate a Veteran for the gift of a Shepadoodle Companion
Military and Police Veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, and other disabling service-related traumas may be eligible to receive the gift of a McCumberHaus companion. Know someone who is a fit?
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Nancy woodward & Larryberri
“Larryberri's breeding of two intelligent breeds assists me in making decisions in my daily life. I can forget where I am. He makes sure I am on the right track."
My chemotherapy treatment gave my body permanent side effects, to my brain, hands and feet. Walking can be challenging. Larryberri assists by guiding me from running into walls and big objects and helps me stay steady while hanging up the laundry. He knows when I need to lean on him. At night when we walk or jog, he sometimes needs to guide me through the uneven trails.
He has a very gentle and sweet personality. He wakes me up when I have nightmares and makes a soft woof sound to allow me to get out of the fuzzy brain and wake up. No matter what time of day or night he is always ready for me to pet him or just hang out for company. He enjoys playing and socializing with other dogs at the Dog Park.
Loud noises startle me, causing me to have an anxiety response. Larryberri instinctively cuddles me until I have time to regroup. I am not comfortable on car rides. He assures me on the ride with interactions: playing with me, putting his paws on my shoulders, or leaning firmly against me. Larryberri has lots of patience. He makes sure I am on the right track.