diabetes service dogs are trained to help, specifically when the owner’s blood sugar is too low or too high. ruefenacht  has lived with diabetes for over 30 years and got involved with service dogs for the blind due to his family history of diabetes-related eye disease (retinopathy). there are additional requirements and limitations for public service dogs under the americans with disabilities act, so diabetes service dog organizations also train dogs in various support skills to help people with diabetes …

you’ve likely seen service dogs out and about assisting their pet parents, whether as guide dogs, diabetic or epileptic alert dogs, or emotional support dogs. emotional support cats and therapy cats provide comfort to their pet parents and others in need of emotional and mental health support. cats can provide a gentle and calming presence to people struggling with anything from loneliness or stress to depression, chronic anxiety or ptsd. while cats aren’t technically service animals, emotional support cats and …