May 20, 2023
Since being paired with her client Kendall Spilker in 2014, ICAN Clare has spent every day unleashing his independence. And according to his mom, Renee, from […]
May 19, 2023
Special education teacher Kathryn Wood was first introduced to facility assistance dogs when her principal suggested the idea to her in 2018. After researching how a […]
April 25, 2023
The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)—an emerging nonprofit of 11 dedicated employees founded in 2002—is one of less than 90 assistance dog training organizations accredited in […]
April 24, 2023
When the first annual Dogs for Vets Golf Scramble in Columbia City debuted in 2021, the driving force behind the charitable event wasn’t even old enough […]
April 3, 2023
When Army National Guard veteran Suzanne Smith feels overwhelmed in a crowded place, she looks down at her ICAN service-dog-in-training, a Yorkshire Terrier named Dobby, and […]
March 28, 2023
While ICAN has more than 200 volunteers dedicated to serving our mission, only a few gift us their time and talent AND work full time alongside […]
March 28, 2023
Every time ICAN volunteer Jeff Harrison walks into his office at the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Administration Building, he remembers the nine ICAN dogs he has helped […]
March 27, 2023
ICAN supporter Jean Cranfill turns grief into joy by volunteering for the Indiana Canine Assistant Network.
January 1, 2023
ICAN has partnered with the Veteran Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System to create our Veteran Services Division (VSD). Our VSD provides service dogs for veterans […]
December 1, 2022
ICAN service dogs spend approximately two years in training in order to provide independence and break barriers for children, adults, and veterans in Indiana. This training […]
November 1, 2022
For many veterans, service-related trauma significantly impacts their day-to-day activities and quality of life. With the help of a specially trained service dog, these veterans can […]
October 1, 2022
Service dog training and placement is an industry that involves a wide variety of terminology that can be confusing! Keep reading to learn some common service […]
September 1, 2022
You might have seen or heard about service dogs working in schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and courtrooms. But what exactly do they do? Facility dogs […]
August 1, 2022
Children are naturally curious and may even be excited to see a working dog, so learning how to teach kids about service dogs is important in […]
July 29, 2022
ICAN’s accredited service dog training and placement program is designed to provide safety, friendship, and independence for children and adults with disabilities—and we rely on our […]
June 21, 2022
Being paired with a service dog is a huge decision that can change your life forever. By reviewing these questions to ask when applying for a […]
June 8, 2022
Indianapolis, Indiana – June 8, 2022 – Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) announced today its merger with Our Turn to Serve (OTTS), a not-for-profit organization in […]
June 6, 2022
Every day, mobility assistance dogs provide life-changing aid to individuals who use a wheelchair or have other mobility challenges. These dogs can provide highly specialized support […]
May 4, 2022
There are many ways to get involved with ICAN! Opportunities include working hands-on with our service dogs in training or donating time to help with outreach […]
May 2, 2022
Seeing a service dog in public is great! It means that the dog is able to provide their handler with a new level of independence and […]
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