Emotional Support Partnership Holly, a three and half year-old Labrador Retriever, can be best described as a “marshmallow.” She is sweet, calming, and comforting. When she came into Ariel’s life as an Emotional Support Dog, she had a huge impact on Ariel’s entire family. Words cannot properly describe the changes that have occurred, but according to Ariel’s mother Yael, it’s magic. The family of six live in Even Yehuda, a small town located near Netanya, which is north [...]
PROFILE IN COURAGE Name: Dan W, PTSD Client Age: Early 30s Status: Married with a toddler Lives: Petach Tikva area Work: Film and TV producer; former actor; works at a non-profit assisting trauma victims Partner: Valley, female Yellow Lab PTSD Service Dog Conscripted into the IDF two weeks before the second Lebanon War broke out, Dan’s training as a military medic ensured he would see the war up close in the field operating room. After living three years [...]
Profile in Courage Name: Igor Kirkopolo Lives: Netanya Work: Currently unemployed Status: Widower. Lives alone. Education: Studying computers for career as data researcher Hobbies: Dancing; plays the accordion Partner: Apollo, male, Yellow Lab Not many people get second chances at life. Igor’s came in the form of Apollo, his four-legged friend. Originally from the Ukraine, Igor made Aliyah in 1996 with his wife and two children. In Russia, he worked as a diesel mechanic. But, after arriving [...]
CanVelo - "Yes We Can!" In 2006, a group of dedicated volunteers—led by Brigadier General (ret) Moti Regev—founded CanVelo— a sports club teaming blind and sighted participants. In Hebrew, the name translates to “Yes and No” and refers to the integration of those who can and cannot see. CanVelo’s motto “Yes We Can!” sums up what we’re all about. We engage blind participants in team sports to promote social engagement and help develop feelings of belonging, [...]
Meet Paige and Petra, the first recruits of the new Aliyah Puppy Brigade. Born in Florida and donated to IGDC by Southeastern Guide Dogs, Paige and Petra are being puppy-raised by two American families – one in New York City and the other in Richmond, Virginia. Being the first brave pups in the new Brigade, these two are on a mission over the next year to learn basic obedience and lots and lots of socialization. Working with their human [...]
(From left – right) Bracha Ben Avraham & Dinka, Lili Goldwein & Zita, Chief of the IDF General Staff, Lt. General Gadi Eizenkot, Dror Carmeli & Lynn, Hiyertin Demirkol & Lola, Elad Weizman, Uri Basha & Triton, Achiya Klein & Night For the past few years six of our clients have lead the March of the Living in Poland, to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. The 3-kilometer march is from the concentration camp in [...]
Our puppy raisers are the best! These dedicated volunteers agree to take a puppy into their lives to socialize it, and teach important lessons of obedience – but all of it done with positive reinforcement and lots of love! Our puppy raisers also take amazing photographs which we share on social media. Most of our puppy raisers are University students who live on campus. Keep in mind, that most college students in Israel have already done their military service, [...]
