Help our family raise money for Little Angels Service Dogs while we wait for a service dog for CJ

Meet CJ, a bright, kind, and caring 9-year-old who faces daily challenges that most of us can only imagine. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing issues, and depression, CJ navigates the world with extraordinary strength—but life is not easy.

Social settings can be overwhelming. Changes in routine can trigger panic. Sensory processing triggers can set off elevated reactions. Simple outings can turn into emotional mountains.

Despite the love and support of family, school staff, and other care providers, all of this can send CJ into a state of extreme dysregulation and a downward spiral where he feels panicked, overwhelmed, and uncomfortable in his own body.

But there is hope! CJ has been accepted into Little Angels Service Dogs, a trusted service dog program that will match him with a specially trained dog. This isn’t just a companion—it’s a lifeline. Please join us as we raise money for Little Angels while we wait for a life-changing service dog for CJ.

A service dog will help CJ:

Interrupt anxiety attacks and self-harming behaviors such as nail biting and skin picking
Provide deep pressure therapy during moments of distress
Offer consistent, calming companionship during stressful situations
Improve focus and emotional regulation in public and at home
Create a sense of independence and confidence
Assist with safe transitions throughout the day

Little Angels Service Dogs relies on donations to continue breeding, raising, training, and placing these beautiful service dogs to assist children and adults who are living with disabilities. Each donation is tax-deductible and will help CJ and others receive a life-changing partner.

Thank you for joining us on this journey!

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Little Angels Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation. We provide highly trained assistance dogs to help children and adults living with disabilities to live more independent lives. Our mission is to maximize the innate ability of dogs to give the gift of independence to individuals regardless of disability or age.

Our primary purpose is to change the lives of people living with disabilities by helping them live a more independent life. Approximately 13% of Americans are living with disabilities, and less than 1% of that community use service dogs due to a mix of availability, costs, and barriers for service animals that still exist today. Our goal is to overcome those barriers for people living with disabilities to appropriately match service dogs with their recipients.

We train our service dogs to perform specific tasks and behaviors that mitigate the effects of a person's disability, enabling them to lead more autonomous and fulfilling lives. Results of various studies on the impact service dogs have on their owners living with disabilities have indicated that service dog ownership may include benefits like greater social and emotional health, independence, and overall quality of life.

Our service dogs include psychiatric (civilian and military), seizure alert, diabetic alert, hearing assistance, mobility assistance, and autism assistance. We firmly believe that all disabilities should be regarded with equal importance, irrespective of their visibility. Our team acknowledges our responsibility not only to our service dogs but also to the individuals we serve.

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Fundraising for Little Angels Service Dogs