ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities

06/06/2026

Keep an eye on your mailbox – a special letter from ECAD is on its way.

Inside, you’ll read about Patrick, a little boy with red curly hair, a smile that lights up the room, and an ECAD Service Dog named Yammy.

Patrick’s mom, Susan, told us that supporters like you are the reason Yammy is by Patrick’s side today.

There are more children like Patrick waiting for their Service Dogs right now. That’s why this letter matters so much.

When it arrives, please open it. Read Patrick’s story. Then decide how you’d like to help.

And if you don’t want to wait for the mail, you can make a gift today: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/2f540276-53bb-4586-b660-60499faca753

With puppy love and gratitude, thank you for being part of this mission. 🐾

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day from Lisa & Service Dog Denim! 🥯

06/04/2026

Before Boggle and Twister began their work in the community, they completed Facility Dog Team Training with their handlers. 💚🐾

Team Training is where skills become partnership.

Handlers learn how to work with their dogs, support their needs, and build trust that will carry into schools, hospitals, and daily professional settings.

This is where the next chapter begins.

06/04/2026

Caption this. 🔴
📷: Dresden

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

- Wi******er, CT

06/02/2026

Why does it take 18–24 months to train a Service Dog?
Because reliability isn’t optional - it’s everything.
This isn’t quick training. It’s life-changing preparation.
https://www.ecad1.org/index.php/resources/blog/264-how-long-does-it-take-to-train-a-service-dog

📸: Service Dog Battleship & Kyra

06/02/2026

Dapper as heck.

06/02/2026

Happy Monday from a happy Tang at the park! 🐟🌹

05/31/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month may be ending, but the need for support continues. 💚🐾

For some, support looks like family.
For others, it looks like a trained Service Dog helping them face the day.

At ECAD, we see how these partnerships can change daily life.

Awareness should not end with May.

📷: Jackie & Service Dog Cheever