In Memory

The Giver The Tom Rich Story “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” – Lou Holtz Everything Tom Rich does is worthwhile.  The self-professed “jack-of-all trades” has made his life and his career about giving.  Giving himself, his skills, and...

Recently CDK lost a valued volunteer. Millhouse, hearing dog to long-time volunteer Tom Rich, passed away, February 2019. This fun loving mixed breed rescue dog had so much to give. Once partnered with Tom as a hearing dog, he embraced Tom, and all Tom did. They touched the lives of...

Gunner, a demonstration dog for Canines for Disabled Kids,  passed this March. He was diagnosed with hermangio sarcoma late January. The tumor was in his heart and not operable. Gunner was loved deeply, he was a special boy. He, his partner Lisa, her husband Andy, and family went through a...

“It is with sad hearts that CDK announces the passing of walker balance Laddie. Laddie passed away early Monday morning on April 18, 2011 at home with Kristin. He was 12 years old. Laddie had long worked as a service dog and partner to Kristin Hartness Law, providing her with...