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Gracie With Service Dog Redi | Canine Companions #servicedog #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness

No matter what hurdles she faces, Gracie is ready to take on any challenge with Service Dog Redi by her side. Gracie was born at 26 weeks old with cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis, which affect her mobility and require the use of a power wheelchair. After years of relying on others to assist her, Gracie graduated in November 2024 with Service Dog Redi, who was expertly trained to enhance Gracie’s independence through performing tasks like picking up dropped items, turning on and off light switches and opening and closing doors. “Redi is more than a dog to me; he’s my helper, my guide and my friend,” Gracie says. “Having Redi is not just about getting assistance with day-to-day tasks, it’s about having a loyal companion who gives you the confidence to navigate a world that isn’t always built for you.” Learn more about our service dogs at https://canine.org/servicedogs » Support Canine Companions mission of providing expertly trained service dogs to people with disabilities - free of charge: https://canine.org/donate-now » Watch more videos: https://youtube.com/c/CanineCompanions/videos » Subscribe to news and stories: https://canine.org/signup/ Canine Companions is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. We also offer facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. All our dogs and follow-up services are provided free of charge to clients in the U.S. » Learn more about us at https://canine.org Connect with Canine Companions! » View photos and videos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/canineorg » Stay connected on Facebook: https://facebook.com/caninecompanions » Follow us on X: https://x.com/canineorg » Watch puppy videos and more on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@canineorg » Shop Canine Companions merch: https://canine.org/shop #dog #servicedog #nonprofit #LeadWithIndependence #dogs #disabilitypride #servicedogs