Our Stories

I am an Army Veteran who has struggled with PTSD and TBI (traumatic brain injury) for a very long time. I have been through numerous treatments for my PTSD that really didn’t make any significant changes. I did some research and always came across articles about service dogs for veterans […]

Before Rupee came into our lives we had difficulty going anywhere as a family. Jacob would run or become violent. When Rupee is at Jacob’s side we never have to worry that our son is safe. Jacob loves his dog and Rupee loves Jacob. Rupee has also alerted for other […]

Capricorn is my mobility; I can walk with stability with him beside me. Capricorn is my independence after being dependent for so long on the people around me. Capricorn is my courage; I don’t feel as vulnerable with him beside me. Capricorn is my strength to face each day. Capricorn […]

Tigger was matched to Daniel when he was 5 years old after our pediatrician recommended a service dog for him. Tigger has been by Daniel’s side for the last 8 years as not only his best friend, but as his constant in a world that changes more often than he […]

I have been a volunteer with New Horizons since 2012. Over the past 8 years, I’ve had the distinct privilege of working with over a dozen uniquely special puppies and enjoyed the countless opportunities to work with clients, raisers, and members of the public. As a raiser and now a […]

My name is Tom Jacobson and I have a service dog through New Horizons. His name is Palmer and I have had him for 5 1/2 years. Since Palmer and I have become a team he has brought me so much joy. Palmer helped me in many ways, especially when […]

Brit and Skittles  I am an Army veteran. I received Skittles in June of 2019. She has greatly improved my confidence to do things on my own. I’m not worried about being in situations where males approach me, because she’s always paying attention and giving me space between myself and […]

Eric and Tinkerbell’s story of love My name is Eric Jakob and with me is my life line Princess Tinkerbell, Service Dog. Tinkerbell started training as a breeder and from the beginning our bond was strong. She followed me everywhere and responded to learning her skills. Today Tinkerbell is 4 […]

I am delighted to write an account of my new life with Fajita. Sometimes I find myself thinking that maybe it’s okay that the woman hit me on my bike because if it hadn’t happened, Fajita wouldn’t be here! It is hard to imagine that a better dog has ever […]

Fenway and I have been doing great! The more time passes, the closer our bond gets. He even sleeps in the bed with me, 3 years later, but who’s counting. When Fenway and I first started working together during the group training class, there’s one moment that stands out to […]

I remember the exact moment I met Chanel like it was yesterday! The advanced trainers came in and had a dog with them, it was Chanel. They called out my name and told me that this was my potential match! I was the very first one in our team training […]

I came to know about New Horizons through two client/trainers/raisers. At the time I worked at Rollins College and after I spoke to Sue and Rachel, I began to research and ask a lot of questions. I received Hollywood, my first service dog, about 5 years ago. She was an […]

How Hero Impacts My Life by Carmin E. Hero has helped me feel at ease emotionally and it has become much easier for me to deal with my mobility restrictions. For example, he helps me with everyday tasks such as getting my shoes, turning the lights on and off, retrieving […]

I am the lucky person who has been matched with Scorpio, and I wanted to thank you for everything you’ve put into this sweet boy as well as send you an update on how he’s been doing since we were matched. When I received the news from New Horizons that […]

I’m Gary and my amazing dog is Jetty. I am a navy veteran. I suffer from PTSD,TBI, COPD. and a few other things…

Senior Airman Doug Schwartz was injured during the Desert Storm in 1995. During his deployment in Dhahran …

A roadside IED explosion in Irag forever changed my life.  When my fellow soldiers realized I was still…

I served as an Army Combat Medic for 13 years.  In 2004, my convoy was heading back to Baghdad …

I could no longer practice medicine when a neurological disorder progressed to the point that I struggled …

Post-polio syndrome has left me wheel-chair bound for many years.  New Horizons gave me my first service …

Our 7-year-old son, Seth, has autism. He regularly experienced high levels of anxiety and although he …

When I came home after serving two years in Vietnam, there was little support for returning veterans …

A spinal injury from a car accident many years ago left me a quadriplegic.  Although confined to …

In 2010, I was diagnosed with a neuro-muscular disorder that will eventually rob me of many functions …

I left the Air Force in 2011 diagnosed with PTSD and struggling with communication problems, depression …