U.S. Steel partners to train assistance dog
By the MVI
U.S. Steel and Susquehanna Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Human Services, are partnering to fully fund an assistance dog who will be paired with someone in the Pittsburgh area.
The companies will cover the cost of breeding, raising, training and placing an assistance dog to help someone with a disability live more independently in their community.
Each dog SSD places is individually trained to mitigate its partner’s disability and enhance their life. Dogs can assist people with physical disabilities that impact mobility or balance, as well as people with psychiatric disabilities, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and seizure disorders. SSD also trains hearing dogs to assist people with hearing impairments, as well as facility dogs.
“We are pleased to help an individual in our hometown of Pittsburgh become more independent with the placement of an assistance dog,” said U.S. Steel Vice President of Corporate Communications and Brand Management John Ambler. “We look forward to watching this talented animal grow from a puppy to a fully trained dog.
“These remarkable assistance dogs can transform lives and we look forward to seeing what this special puppy will contribute.”
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